Skil 0745 RT: INTRODUCTION 3)PERSONALSAFETY TOOL ELEMENTS 2 SAFETY 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4)POWERTOOLUSEANDCARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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c) Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

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d) Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordfor

carrying,pullingorunpluggingthepowertool.Keep

INTRODUCTION

cordawayfromheat,oil,sharpedgesormoving

parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

• This tool has been designed for trimming hedges and

electric shock.

bushes and is intended for domestic use only

e) Whenoperatingapowertooloutdoors,usean

• This tool is not intended for professional use

extensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse. Use of a

• Readthisinstructionmanualcarefullybeforeuse

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

andsaveitforfuturereference3

shock.

• Payspecialattentiontothesafetyinstructionsand

f) Ifoperatingapowertoolinadamplocationis

warnings;failuretofollowthesemayresultin

unavoidable,useanearthleakagecircuitbreaker.

seriousinjury

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as

of electric shock.

illustrated in drawing 2

3)PERSONALSAFETY

• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your

a) Stayalert,watchwhatyouaredoinganduse

dealer

commonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.Donot

useapowertoolwhileyouaretiredorunderthe

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influenceofdrugs,alcoholormedication. A moment

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

serious personal injury.

A Cord restraint

b) Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.Alwayswear

B Front handle switch

eyeprotection. Protective equipment such as dust

C Rear handle switch

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

D Cutting blades

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

E Protective guard

personal injuries.

F Blade tip protector

c) Preventunintentionalstarting.Ensuretheswitchis

G Ventilation slots

intheoff-positionbeforeconnectingtopower

H Storage rail (screwsnotsupplied)

sourceand/orbatterypack,pickinguporcarrying

J Blade cover

thetool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

invites accidents.

SAFETY

d) Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbeforeturning

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

thepowertoolon. A wrench or a key left attached to a

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

WARNING!Readallsafetywarningsandall

injury.

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

e) Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingandbalance

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Saveall

atalltimes. This enables better control of the power tool

warningsandinstructionsforfuturereference. The term

in unexpected situations.

“power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated

f) Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingor

(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

jewelry.Keepyourhair,clothingandglovesaway

frommovingparts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

can be caught in moving parts.

a) Keepworkareacleanandwelllit. Cluttered or dark

g) Ifdevicesareprovidedfortheconnectionofdust

areas invite accidents.

extractionandcollectionfacilities,ensuretheseare

b) Donotoperatepowertoolsinexplosive

connectedandproperlyused. Use of dust collection

atmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofflammable

can reduce dust-related hazards.

liquids,gasesordust. Power tools create sparks which

4)POWERTOOLUSEANDCARE

may ignite the dust or fumes.

a) Donotforcethepowertool.Usethecorrectpower

c) Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperating

toolforyourapplication. The correct power tool will do

apowertool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

designed.

a) Powertoolplugsmustmatchtheoutlet.Nevermodify

b) Donotusethepowertooliftheswitchdoesnotturn

thepluginanyway.Donotuseanyadapterplugs

itonandoff. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

withearthed(grounded)powertools. Unmodied plugs

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

c) Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/or

b) Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgrounded

thebatterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemaking

surfacessuchaspipes,radiators,rangesand

anyadjustments,changingaccessories,orstoring

refrigerators.There is an increased risk of electric

powertools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.