Skil 0790 RA: DURING USE EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL MAINTENANCE / SERVICE USE TROUBLESHOOTING

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the

! whenthetoolsuddenlystops,immediatelyswitch

tool is in a safe working condition

itoff,disconnectplugfrompowersource,and

DURING USE

removeanyjammedmaterialbetweenshredder

• Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool;

impellerandhousing

direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

- regularly empty collection bag C (the vacuum capacity

• Operate the tool at a walking pace only (do not run)

decreases considerably when the collection bag is full)

• Keep proper footing on slopes

• Holding and guiding the tool $

• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear

! whileworking,alwaysholdthetoolatthe

of debris

grey-colouredgriparea(s)

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

- use supporting wheels H for easy guiding the tube

especially when using steps or a ladder)

along the ground

EXPLANATIONOFSYMBOLSONTOOL

- for optimal results keep a 5 - 10 cm distance to the

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

ground

4Wearprotectiveglasses

• Emptying of collection bag %

5Donotexposetooltorain

! switchoffthetoolanddisconnecttheplug

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

- wait until the impeller comes to a standstill before

debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work

removing the collection bag from the tool

area)

- open the zipper of the collection bag and empty it

7 Switch o and disconnect plug before cleaning/

completely

maintenance or if (extension) cord is damaged or

- compostic material does not belong with domestic

entangled

waste

8 Double insulation (no earth wire required)

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

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

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

• This tool is not intended for professional use

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

• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation

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

slots J 2)

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

- clean the tool aftereachuse with a soft brush or a

cloth (do not use cleaning agents or solvents)

USE

- remove the collection bag aftereachuse, turn it

• Assembly instructions 9

inside out and brush it thoroughly

- ensure that tubes A and B and collection bag C are

- after removing the collection bag, ensure that possible

assembled correctly and that shoulder strap D is

dirt residues are removed from the released air outlet

adjusted correctly before operating the tool

area

! firmlytightenallscrews,boltsandnuts

• Storage ^

• Cord restraint 0

- securely mount storage rail Q on the wall with 4 screws

- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint E as

(notsupplied) and horizontally leveled

illustrated

- use storage rail Q and storage hook R as illustrated

- pull tight to secure the extension cord

- store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place,

• On/o !

out of reach of children

- switch on/o the tool by pushing switch F 2 in "I"/"O"

- do not cover the tool with plastic (plastic may cause

position

moisture with rust/corrosion as a result)

! beforeswitchingonthetool,ensurethatitisnot

• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in

incontactwithanyobject

manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be

! afterswitchingoffthetoolthemotorcontinuesto

carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL

runforafewseconds

power tools

• Blowing @

- send the tool undismantled together with proof of

- select blowing mode with switch G as illustrated (only

purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service

whentoolisswitchedoff)

station (addresses as well as the service diagram of

• Vacuuming/shredding #

the tool are listed on www.skil.com)

- ensure that collection bag C is attached to the tool (for

TROUBLESHOOTING

mounting see 2)

• The following listing shows problem symptoms, possible

- select vacuuming mode with switch G as illustrated

causes and corrective actions (if these do not identify

(onlywhentoolisswitchedoff)

and correct the problem, contact your dealer or service

! donotvacuumsolidobjectssuchasstones,

station)

brokenglass,piecesofmetal

! switchoffthetoolanddisconnecttheplugbefore

- do not vacuum liquids

investigatingtheproblem

- do not vacuum large volumes of leaf material at one

★ Tool does not operate

time thus avoiding clogging of the vacuuming opening

- no power supply -> check power supply (power cable,

and blocking of the shredder impeller

circuit breakers, fuses)

- the shredding intensity depends on the size of the leaf

- plug not connected -> connect plug

material and its residual moisture

- extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord

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