Personal Safety; Before Use; During Use - Skil F0150770 Manual Original

• Always switch off tool and disconnect plug from power
source if the power supply cord or the extension cord is
cut, damaged or entangled (do not touch the cord
before disconnecting the plug)
• A damaged power cord shall be replaced at a SKIL
service centre only in order to avoid a hazard
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
• Protect the (extension) cord from heat, oil and sharp
edges
• Do not run over, crush or pull the (extension) cord
• Do not connect a damaged cord to the power source or
touch a damaged cord before it is disconnected from the
power source (damaged cords can lead to contact with
live parts)

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Do not operate the tool when barefoot or wearing open
sandals; always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers
• Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing that is loose-fitting,
hanging cords or ties
• Only operate the tool in open space (not too close to a
wall or other solid objects) and on a firm, level surface
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children

BEFORE USE

• Only use the tool in daylight or with appropriate artificial
lighting
• Check that all screws, nuts, bolts and other fasteners are
properly secured and that guards and screens are in
place
• Never operate the tool with a damaged guard or without
the guard mounted
• Ensure that the feed intake is empty

DURING USE

• Avoid using the tool in bad weather conditions, especially
when there is a risk of lightning
• Keep your face and body away from the feed intake
opening
• Do not allow hands (or any other part of the body) or
clothing inside the feed intake opening, outlet opening or
near any moving part
• Keep proper balance and footing at all times; do not
overreach
• Never stand at a higher level than the base of the tool
when feeding material
• Always keep proper distance from the outlet zone when
operating the tool
• When feeding material into the tool be extremely careful
that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or other foreign
objects are not included
• If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign object or if
the tool should start making any unusual noise or
vibration, immediately switch off, allow the cutting blade
to stop, disconnect the plug and take the following steps
- inspect for damage
- replace or repair any damaged parts
- check for and tighten any loose parts
• Do not allow processed material to build up in the outlet
zone; this may prevent proper discharge which can result
in kickback of material through the feed intake opening
• If the tool becomes clogged, switch off, allow the cutting
blade to stop and disconnect the plug before clearing debris
• Keep the motor cooling vents clean of debris and other
accumulations to prevent damage to the motor or possible
fire
• Do not tilt or transport the tool while the motor is running
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire in
the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
• If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this tool, it
must be disposed of safely and not left unattended
USE
• Assembly instructions #
- mount wheels with the two wrenches A supplied and
assemble tool as illustrated
- position collection bag B underneath outlet C
- mount prodder holder D
• On/off $
- switch on/off the tool by pushing switch E in "I"/"O"
position
! after switching off the tool the blade continues to
rotate for a few seconds
- allow the cutting blade to stop rotating before switching
on again
! the tool will not start unless securing knob F is fully
tightened
! do not rapidly switch on and off
• Restart protection
- after a power supply failure the tool will not restart on its
own
- use switch E $ for restarting the tool
• Overload protection
Overloading (e.g. blocking up the cutting blade) can lead to
a standstill of the tool
- wait a short period before switching on the tool again
- restart tool by first pushing button G $ and then switch E
$
• Shredding %
- feed the material to be chopped through feed intake
opening H
- only insert as much material so that the feed intake will
not be blocked up
! longer material could lash out when being cut
! small pieces of shredded material may be ejected
from the feed intake opening
! wear safety glasses, hearing protection and
protective gloves when using the tool
- do not fill soft waste such as kitchen rubbish into the
shredder
- ensure that the chopped material can fall freely from
outlet C
- ensure that ventilation slots J 2 will not be covered by
the collection bag or the chopped material
- avoid blocking outlet C with shredded material as this
could result in kickback of material through feed intake
opening H
• Removing blockage ^
! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
- loosen securing knob F and open the tool as illustrated
- clean the blade area (remove compacted debris with a
woorden or plastic implement)
- also clean outlet C of any debris
- close the tool and tighten securing knob F firmly
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