could damage the shredding mechanism when
vacuuming (such as stones, broken glass, pieces of
metal)
• When vacuuming, never use the tool without the
collection bag in place
• Regularly check the collection bag for wear or damage
• Never operate the tool with a defective guard 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
• Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool;
direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool
• Operate the tool at a walking pace only (do not run)
• Keep proper footing on slopes
• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept clear
of debris
• Take a secure stance when working (do not overreach,
especially when using steps or a ladder)
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
5 Do not expose tool to rain
6 Pay attention to the risk of injury caused by flying
debris (keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area)
7 Switch off and disconnect plug before cleaning/
maintenance or if (extension) cord is damaged or
entangled
8 Double insulation (no earth wire required)
9 Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste
material
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 0
- mount supporting wheel K as illustrated
- ensure that tubes A and B, collection bag C and guide
handle D are assembled correctly and that shoulder
strap E is adjusted correctly before operating the tool
! firmly tighten all screws, bolts and nuts
• Cord restraint !
- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint F as
illustrated
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
• On/off @
- switch on tool by pressing trigger switch G
- switch off tool by releasing trigger switch G
! before switching on the tool, ensure that it is not
in contact with any object
! after switching off the tool the motor continues to
run for a few seconds
• Blowing #
- select blowing mode with switch H as illustrated (only
when tool is switched off)
- with wheel J the maximum speed can be adjusted
from low to high (1-7) (0796)
• Vacuuming/shredding $
- ensure that collection bag C 2 is attached to the tool
(for mounting see 2)
- select vacuuming mode with switch H as illustrated
(only when tool is switched off)
- with wheel J the maximum speed can be adjusted
from low to high (1-7) (0796)
! do not vacuum solid objects such as stones,
broken glass, pieces of metal
- do not vacuum liquids
- do not vacuum large volumes of leaf material at one
time thus avoiding clogging of the vacuuming opening
and blocking of the shredder impeller
- the shredding intensity depends on the size of the leaf
material and its residual moisture
! when the tool suddenly stops, immediately switch
it off, disconnect plug from power source, and
remove any jammed material between shredder
impeller and housing
- regularly empty collection bag C 2 (the vacuum
capacity decreases considerably when the collection
bag is full)
• Holding and guiding the tool %
! while working, always hold the tool at the
grey-coloured grip area(s)
- use supporting wheel K for easy guiding the tube
along the ground
- for optimal results keep a 5 - 10 cm distance to the
ground
• Emptying of collection bag ^
! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
- wait until the impeller comes to a standstill before
removing the collection bag from the tool
- open the zipper of the collection bag and empty it
completely
- compostic material does not belong with domestic
waste
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation
slots L 2)
- clean the tool after each use with a soft brush or a
cloth (do not use cleaning agents or solvents)
- remove the collection bag after each use, turn it
inside out and brush it thoroughly
- after removing the collection bag, ensure that possible
dirt residues are removed from the released air outlet
area
• Storage &
- securely mount storage rail S on the wall with 4 screws
(not supplied) and horizontally leveled
- store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place,
out of reach of children
- do not cover the tool with plastic (plastic may cause
moisture with rust/corrosion as a result)
• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be
carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
power tools
- send the tool undismantled together with proof of
purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
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