Skil 0780 RT: 1) WORk AREA SAFETY INTRODUCTION 2) ElECTRICAl SAFETY TECHNICAl DATA 1 TOOl ElEmENTS 2 3)PERSONALSAFETY SAFETY GENERAl SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1) WORk AREA SAFETY

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

areas invite accidents.

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

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

INTRODUCTION

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

may ignite the dust or fumes.

• The power tool is intended for sawing wood such as

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

wooden beams, planks, branches, tree trunks, etc., and

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

for sawing of trees; cuts can be sawed with or across the

2) ElECTRICAl SAFETY

grain

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

• This tool is not intended for professional use

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

• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as

plugswithearthed(grounded)powertools.

illustrated in drawing 2

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your

electric shock.

dealer

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

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

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

andsaveitforfuturereference3

refrigerators.There is an increased risk of electric

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

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

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

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

seriousinjury

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

TECHNICAl DATA 1

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

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

TOOl ElEmENTS 2

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

A Cover plate

parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

B Locking knob

electric shock.

C Chain

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

D Chain bar

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

E Symbol for rotation and cutting direction

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

F Drive sprocket

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

G Fastening bolt

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

H Guide ns for chain bar

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

J Chain tensioning peg

of electric shock.

k Chain tensioning knob

3)PERSONALSAFETY

l Oil outlet

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

m Oil reservoir cap

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

N Minimum mark

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

P Cord restraint

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

Q Safety switch

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

R Trigger switch

serious personal injury.

S Activation lever for kickback brake (hand guard)

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

T Front handle

eyeprotection. Protective equipment such as dust

U Rear handle

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

V Metal gripping teeth

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

W Ventilation slots

personal injuries.

X Chain guard

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

Y Storage rail (screwsnotsupplied)

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

Z Storage hook

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

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

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

SAFETY

invites accidents.

GENERAl SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

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

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal 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

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

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

in unexpected situations.

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

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

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

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

power tool.

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

can be caught in moving parts.