Skil 0745 RT: DURING USE 5) SERVICE BEFORE USE AFTER USE EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL USE

d) Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildren

DURING USE

anddonotallowpersonsunfamiliarwiththepower

• Wear protective gloves, close-tting clothes and sturdy

toolortheseinstructionstooperatethepowertool.

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Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

• Do not operate the tool when barefoot or wearing open

users.

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e) Maintainpowertools.Checkformisalignmentor

• Always wear long trousers and long sleeves when

bindingofmovingparts,breakageofpartsandany

operating the tool

otherconditionthatmayaffectthepowertool’s

• Keep other persons and animals at a distance of 5

operation.Ifdamaged,havethepowertoolrepaired

metres when using the tool

beforeuse. Many accidents are caused by poorly

• Take a secure stance when working (do not overreach,

maintained power tools.

especially when using steps or a ladder)

f) Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean. Properly

• Keepallpartsofthebodyawayfromthecutting

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

blades,donotremovecutmaterialorholdmaterial

likely to bind and are easier to control.

tobecutwhenbladesaremoving,andmakesure

g) Usethepowertool,accessoriesandtoolbitsetc.,in

theswitchisoffwhenclearingjammedmaterial (a

accordancewiththeseinstructions,takinginto

moment of inattention while operating the tool may result

accounttheworkingconditionsandtheworktobe

in serious personal injury)

performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent

• Keepthe(extension)cordawayfromthecutting

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

area (during operation the cord may be hidden in shrubs

5) SERVICE

and can be accidentally cut by the blades)

a) Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualifiedrepair

• Holdthepowertoolbytheinsulatedgripping

personusingonlyidenticalreplacementparts. This

surfacesonly,becausethecuttingbladesmay

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

contacthiddenwiringoritsowncord (cutting blades

contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of

SPECIFICSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFORHEDGE

the power tool “live” and could give the operator an

CUTTERS

electric shock)

• Do not run over, crush or pull the (extension) cord

BEFORE USE

• Protect the (extension) cord from heat, oil and sharp

• Before using the tool for the rst time, it is recommended

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to receive practical information

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

• This tool is not intended for use by persons (including

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

AFTER USE

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

• Always switch o the tool and disconnect the plug after

they have been given supervision or instruction concerning

use

use of the tool by a person responsible for their safety

• Carrythetoolbythehandlewiththecuttingblades

• Ensure that children do not play with the tool

stoppedand,whentransportingorstoringthetool,

• Do not leave the tool unattended

alwaysmountthebladecover (proper handling of the

• Only use the tool in daylight or with appropriate articial

tool will reduce possible personal injury from the cutting

lighting

blades)

• Do not trim hedges when they are wet

• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out

• Never use the tool with a defective protective guard

of reach of children

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the

EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with a

3Readtheinstructionmanualbeforeuse

rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a 220V

4Donotexposetooltorain

supply)

5Wearprotectiveglassesandhearingprotection

• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and, in

6Immediatelydisconnecttheplugifthe(extension)

case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a

cordisdamagedorcutthroughwhileworking

qualied person; never open the tool yourself

7Doubleinsulation(noearthwirerequired)

• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a

WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):

qualied person, if damaged

• If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of this tool,

• Only use an extension cord which is intended for outdoor use

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

and equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-socket

• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug

capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if

damaged (inadequateextensioncordscanbe

USE

dangerous)

• Cord restraint 8

• When operating the tool use a residual current device

- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint A as

(RCD) with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum

illustrated

• Before use, thoroughly inspect the cutting area and

- pull tight to secure the extension cord

remove all foreign objects that could be entangled in the

cutting blades (such as stones, nails, wire fences, metal

plant supports)

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