Skil 0792 Mode D'emploi page 10

Garden blower/vacuum
INTRODUCTION
• This tool has been designed for blowing/collecting as well
as vacuuming/shredding dry leaves and 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 Lower blower/suction tube
B Upper blower/suction tube
C Collection bag
D Guide handle
E Shoulder strap
F Cord restraint
G Trigger switch
H Switch for selecting operating mode
J Wheel for maximum speed control (0796)
K Supporting wheel
L Ventilation slots
M Main handle
N Fastening screw 25 mm
P Fastening screws 50 mm
Q Vacuum opening
R Blower opening
S Storage rail (screws not supplied)
SAFETY
GENERAL
• 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/vacuumed are wet
• Do not blow at or towards hot, flammable or explosive
materials
• Do not vacuum 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 disconnect plug from power source
- whenever leaving the tool unattended
- before clearing jammed material
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- before checking, cleaning or working on the tool
- after striking a foreign object
- whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children
PERSONAL SAFETY
• 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 tool shall
not be made by children
without supervision
• 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)
• Wear a dust mask when working in a dusty environment
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with
a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a
220V supply)
• Connect the tool via a fault current (FI) circuit breaker
with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
• 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)
• Only use an extension cord of types H05VV-F or
H05RN-F which is intended for outdoor use and
equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-socket
• Only use extension cords with a maximum length of 20
metres (1,5 mm²) or 50 metres (2,5 mm²)
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