Skil 0788 AA (Lynx): INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ① 3) PERSONAL SAFETY TOOL ELEMENTS ② SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

Garden saw 0788

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

INTRODUCTION

conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase

 This tool is intended for cutting of wood as well as for

the risk of electric shock.

pruning and tree trimming; it is suitable for straight and

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

curved cuts

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

 This tool is not intended for professional use

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or

 Check whether the packaging contains all parts as

moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase

illustrated in drawing ②

the risk of electric shock.

 When parts are missing or damaged, please contact

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

your dealer

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

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

and 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

of electric shock.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ①

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

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

common sense when operating a power tool. Do

TOOL ELEMENTS ②

not use a power tool while you are tired or under

A Blade clamp

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B Barrel grip

moment of inattention while operating power tools may

C Arrow

result in serious personal injury.

D Cord restraint

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

E Safety switch

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

F Trigger switch

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

G Foot plate

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

H Ventilation slots

personal injuries.

J Storage rail (screws not supplied)

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch

K Extra saw blade

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source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

SAFETY

the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

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

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury. Save

injury.

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-

at all times. This enables better control of the power

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

tool in unexpected situations.

power tool.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

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

can be caught in moving parts.

areas invite accidents.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

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connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

can reduce dust-related hazards.

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

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

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose

tool for your application. The correct power tool will

control.

do 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

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

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

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plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk

repaired.

of electric shock.

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