Skil 0780 RT: EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY): PERSONALSAFETY USE ElECTRICAl SAFETY

proper precautions are taken; do not let go of the chain

EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL

saw)

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

- donotoverreachanddonotcutaboveshoulder

4Alwaysswitchofftoolanddisconnectplugfrom

height (this helps prevent unintended tip contact and

powersourceifthepowersupplycordorthe

enables better control of the chain saw in unexpected

extensioncordiscut,damagedorentangled(donot

situations)

touchthecordbeforedisconnectingtheplug)

- onlyusereplacementbarsandchainsspecified

5 Do not expose tool to rain

bythemanufacturer (incorrect replacement bars

6 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection

and chains may cause chain breakage and/or

7 Double insulation (no earth wire required)

kickback)

8 Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste

- followthemanufacturer’ssharpeningand

material

maintenanceinstructionsforthesawchain

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

(decreasing the depth gauge height can lead to

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

increased kickback)

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

PERSONALSAFETY

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

• It is recommended that the rst time user should have

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

practical instruction in the use of the chainsaw and the

protective equipment from an experienced operator and

USE

that the initial practice should be cutting logs on a saw

• Assembly 9

horse or cradle

! donotconnectthechainsawtomainsbeforeitis

• Donottouchrotatingchain

completelyassembled

• Donotoperatechainsawnearotherpeople,

! alwaysusegloveswhenhandlingthechain

childrenoranimals

- place the chain saw on any suitable at surface

• Donotoperatechainsawafterdrinkingalcoholor

- remove cover plate A by turning locking knob B

undertheinfluenceofintoxicatingdrugsor

counter-clockwise

medication

- slide chain C in the slot around chain bar D

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

! ensurechainisincorrectrunningdirectionby

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

comparingwithchainsymbolE

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

- t the chain onto drive sprocket F and guide chain bar

they have been given supervision or instruction

D, so that fastening bolt G and the two guide ns H t

concerning use of the tool by a person responsible for

into the keyway of chain bar D, and that chain

their safety

tensioning peg J ts into the respective hole of chain

• Ensure that children do not play with the tool

bar D

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- if necessary, turn tensioning knob K to bring tensioning

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

peg J in alignment with the hole in chain bar D

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool

- check if all parts are seated properly and hold chain

• Connect the tool via a fault current (FI) circuit breaker

and chain bar in a level position

with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum

- turn tensioning knob K until all the slack is taken up in

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

the chain

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

- mount cover plate A as illustrated

• Only use an extension cord which is intended for outdoor

- tighten locking knob B on fastening bolt G by turning it

use and equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-

clockwise

socket

• Tensioning chain 0

• Only use extension cords with a maximum length of 20

- place the chain saw on any suitable at surface

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

- check if the chain links are correctly located in the slot

• Always switch o tool and disconnect plug from power

around chain bar D

source if the power supply cord or the extension cord is

1) loosen locking knob B until it is just holding chain bar

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

in position (donotremove)

beforedisconnectingtheplug)

2) lift the chain bar somewhat and hold it in that position

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

3) turn chain tensioning knob K upwards until the lowest

edges

chain links come up and JUST touch the bottom of

• Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the

chain bar D

tool

4) tighten locking knob B by turning it clockwise

• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a

5) release chain bar

qualied person, if damaged

6) the correct chain tension is reached when the chain

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if

can be raised approx. 4 mm from the chain bar in the

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

centre

dangerous)

! alwayscheckthechaintensionbeforeuse,after

• Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and

thefirstcutsandregularlyduringuse(approx.

o; always have a damaged switch repaired by a qualied

every10minutes)

person

- upon initial operation, new chains can lengthen

considerably

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