Skil 0770 RT: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA 1 TOOL ELEMENTS 2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY SAFETY EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL PERSONAL SAFETY

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# Plugs and sockets situated near the work site or outdoors

should be class IP X4 of BS 5490 to provide adequate

protection against ingress of water, etc. and cable entries

Shredder 0770

require eective sealing

GENERAL

INTRODUCTION

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

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

• This tool is not intended for professional use

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

• This tool is intended for cutting brous and woody garden

they have been given supervision or instruction

waste for composting

concerning use of the tool by a person responsible for

• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as

their safety

illustrated in drawing 2

• Ensure that children do not play with the tool

• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your

• Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tool

dealer

• Never allow children or people who are not familiar with

• Read this instruction manual carefully before use and

the operating instructions to use the tool (local

save it for future reference 3

regulations can restrict the age of the operator)

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

• Never operate the tool in the direct vicinity of persons;

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

stop using the tool when persons (especially children) or

seriousinjury

pets are nearby

• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards

TECHNICAL DATA 1

occurring to other people or their property

✱) The S6 operating mode (P40 = 40%) indicates a load

• Keep all guards and deectors in place and in good

prole of 4 min load and 6 min idle time (for practical

working condition

application, continuous operation is permitted)

• Always switch o the tool, allow the cutting blade to stop

and disconnect the plug

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

- whenever leaving the tool unattended

- before clearing jammed material

A Wrench (2)

- before checking, cleaning or working on the tool

B Collection bag

! beforemountingorremovingthecollectionbag

C Outlet

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

D Prodder holder

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

E On/o switch

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool

F Securing knob

• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a

G Button for restarting

qualied person, if damaged

H Feed intake opening

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if

J Ventilation slots

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

K Prodder

dangerous)

L Hex key

• When operating the tool use a residual current device

M Metal plate

(RCD) with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum

N Safety lock

• Only use an extension cord of types H05VV-F or

H05RN-F which is intended for outdoor use and

SAFETY

equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-socket

• Always switch o tool and disconnect plug from power

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHREDDERS

source if the power supply cord or the extension cord is

cut, damaged or entangled (donottouchthecord

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL

beforedisconnectingtheplug)

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

• A damaged power cord shall be replaced at a SKIL

4Switchoffanddisconnectplugbeforecleaning/

service centre only in order to avoid a hazard

maintenanceorif(extension)cordisdamagedor

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

entangled

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

5 DANGER Rotating blades; keep hands out of openings

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

while tool is running

edges

6 Payattentiontotheriskofinjurycausedbyflying

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

debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work

• Only use extension cords with a maximum length of 20

area)

metres (1,5 mm²) or 50 metres (2,5 mm²)

7 Wait until all moving tool components have come to a

PERSONAL SAFETY

complete standstill before touching them

• Do not operate the tool when barefoot or wearing open

8 Wear protective gloves

sandals; always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers

9 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection

• Avoid wearing loose-tting clothing that is loose-tting,

0 Do not expose tool to rain

hanging cords or ties

! Double insulation (no earth wire required)

• Only operate the tool in open space (not too close to a

@ Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste

wall or other solid objects) and on a rm, level surface

material