Skil 0330 Manual Original página 8

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Brushless cordless leaf blower
INTRODUCTION
This tool has been designed for blowing dry leaves and
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other dry garden rubbish such as grass and twigs
• This tool is intended for domestic use only and is not
designed to be used under wet conditions
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as
illustrated in drawing 2
• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer
• Read this instruction manual carefully before use
and save it for future reference 3
• Pay special attention to the safety instructions
and warnings; failure to follow these may result in
serious injury
TECHNICAL DATA 1
TOOL ELEMENTS 2
A On/off dial wheel with variable speed function
B Ventilation slots
C Unlock button
D Tube
E Nozzle
F Anti static wire
G Storage hook
H Storage rail
J Battery level indicator
SAFETY
GENERAL
• This tool can be used by
children aged 8 and above
and by persons who have
physical, sensory or mental
limitations or a lack of
experience or knowledge if a
person responsible for their
safety supervises them or has
instructed them in the safe
operation of the tool and they
understand the associated
dangers (otherwise, there is a
danger of operating errors and
injuries)
• Supervise children (this will
ensure that children do not
play with the tool)
• Cleaning and user
maintenance of the battery
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charger shall not be made by
children without supervision
• Only use the tool in daylight or with appropriate artificial
lighting
• Only use the tool when completely assembled
• Avoid using the tool in bad weather conditions, especially
when there is a risk of lightning
• Do not use the tool on wet lawns and when the materials
to be blown are wet
• Do not blow at or towards hot, flammable or explosive
materials
• Never operate the tool in the direct vicinity of persons
(especially children) and animals
• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property
• Always switch off the tool and remove the battery
- whenever leaving the tool unattended
- before clearing jammed material
- before checking, cleaning or working on the tool
- after striking a foreign object
- whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders
• Always wear long trousers, long sleeves and sturdy
shoes when operating the tool
• Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-fitting
clothes and hair protection (for long hair)
• Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet could
result in personal injury
• Wear a dust mask when working in a dusty environment
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and
off; always have a damaged switch repaired by a qualified
person
BEFORE USE
Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
•
tool
• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and,
in case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a
qualified person; never open the tool yourself
• Never operate the tool with a detective tube, nozzle or
housing
• Replace worn of damaged parts
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the
tool is in a safe working condition
DURING USE
• Operate the tool at a walking pace only (do not run)
• Keep proper footing on slopes
Always ensure the air inlets B are kept clear of impurities
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• Take a secure stance when working (do not overreach,
especially when using steps or a ladder)
AFTER USE
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children
- store the battery pack separately from the tool
BATTERIES
• The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before using your power tool for the
first time)
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