Skil 0755 RA: BEFORE USE DURING USE 5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE 6) SERVICE AFTER USE CHARGING/BATTERIES GENERAL

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

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

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

lighting

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Do not trim hedges when they are wet

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

• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting blade,

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

especially when switching on the tool

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

• Never operate the tool in the direct vicinity of persons

powertools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

(especially children) and animals

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards

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

occurring to other people or their property

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

BEFORE USE

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

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

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

to receive practical information

users.

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

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

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the charger

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

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

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

case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a

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

qualied person; never open the tool yourself

beforeuse. Many accidents are caused by poorly

• Before use, thoroughly inspect the cutting area and

maintained power tools.

remove all foreign objects that could be entangled in the

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

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

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

plant supports)

likely to bind and are easier to control.

DURING USE

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

• Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-tting

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

clothes and hair protection (for long hair)

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

• Always wear long trousers, long sleeves and sturdy

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

shoes when operating the tool

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

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

5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

especially when using steps or a ladder)

a) Rechargeonlywiththechargerspecifiedbythe

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

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of

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

battery pack may create a risk of re when used with

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

another battery pack.

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

b) Usepowertoolsonlywithspecificallydesignated

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

batterypacks. Use of any other battery packs may

electric shock)

create a risk of injury and re.

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

c) Whenbatterypackisnotinuse,keepitawayfrom

area (during operation the cord may be hidden in shrubs

othermetalobjectslikepaperclips,coins,keys,

and can be accidentally cut by the blades)

nails,screws,orothersmallmetalobjectsthatcan

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

makeaconnectionfromoneterminaltoanother.

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

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns

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

or a re.

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

d) Underabusiveconditions,liquidmaybeejected

moment of inattention while operating the tool may result

fromthebattery;avoidcontact.Ifcontact

in serious personal injury)

accidentallyoccurs,flushwithwater.Ifliquid

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

contactseyes,additionallyseekmedicalhelp. Liquid

immediately switch o the tool or unplug charger from

ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

power source

6) SERVICE

AFTER USE

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

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

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

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

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

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

tool will reduce possible personal injury from the cutting

SPECIFICSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFORCORDLESS

blades)

SHRUB/GRASS SHEARS

CHARGING/BATTERIES

• Charge battery only with the charger that is supplied with

GENERAL

the tool

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

• Do not charge battery in damp or wet environments

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

• Do not expose tool/charger to rain

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

• Store tool/charger in locations where temperature will not

they have been given supervision or instruction

exceed 40°C or drop below 0°C

concerning use of the tool by a person responsible for

• Do not use charger when damaged; take it to one of the

their safety

ocially registered SKIL Service Stations for a safety

• Ensure that children do not play with the tool

check

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