Skil 0790 RA: PERSONALSAFETY INTRODUCTION ELECTRICAL SAFETY TECHNICAL DATA 1 TOOL ELEMENTS 2 SAFETY GENERAL BEFORE USE

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• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out

of reach of children

PERSONALSAFETY

Garden blower/vacuum 0790

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

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

INTRODUCTION

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or instruction

• This tool has been designed for blowing/collecting as well

concerning use of the tool by a person responsible for

as vacuuming/shredding dry leaves and other dry garden

their safety

rubbish such as grass and twigs

• Ensure that children do not play with the tool

• This tool is intended for domestic use only and is not

• Neverallowchildrentousethetool

designed to be used under wet conditions

• Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Always wear long trousers, long sleeves and sturdy

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

shoes when operating the tool

andsaveitforfuturereference3

• Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-tting

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

clothes and hair protection (for long hair)

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

• Wear a dust mask when working in a dusty environment

seriousinjury

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as

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

illustrated in drawing 2

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your

a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a

dealer

220V supply)

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

TECHNICAL DATA 1

with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

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

A Lower blower/suction tube

• Only use an extension cord which is intended for outdoor

B Upper blower/suction tube

use and equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-

C Collection bag

socket

D Shoulder strap

• Only use extension cords with a maximum length of 20

E Cord restraint

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

F On/o switch

• Always switch o tool and disconnect plug from power

G Switch for selecting operating mode

source if the power supply cord or the extension cord is

H Supporting wheels

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

J Ventilation slots

beforedisconnectingtheplug)

K Main handle

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

L Guide handle

edges

M Fastening screws (4)

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

N Vacuum opening

tool

P Blower opening

• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a

Q Storage rail (screwsnotsupplied)

qualied person, if damaged

R Storage hook

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if

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

dangerous)

SAFETY

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

GENERAL

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

• Only use the tool in daylight or with appropriate articial

person

lighting

BEFORE USE

• Only use the tool when completely assembled

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

• Do not use the tool on wet lawns and when the materials

• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and, in

to be blown/vacuumed are wet

case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a

• Do not blow at or towards hot, ammable or explosive

qualied person; never open the tool yourself

materials

• Beforeuse,thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe

• Do not vacuum hot, ammable or explosive materials

toolistobeusedandremoveallsolidobjectsthat

• Never operate the tool in the direct vicinity of persons

coulddamagetheshreddingmechanismwhen

(especially children) and animals

vacuuming(suchasstones,brokenglass,piecesof

• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards

metal)

occurring to other people or their property

• When vacuuming, never use the tool without the

• Always disconnect plug from power source

collection bag in place

- whenever leaving the tool unattended

• Regularly check the collection bag for wear or damage

- before clearing jammed material

• Replace worn of damaged parts

- before checking, cleaning or working on the tool

- whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally