Personal Safety; Electrical Safety - Skil 0701 Manual Original

Lawn raker
INTRODUCTION
• This tool has been specifically designed for removing
moss from lawn
• 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 Protective guard
B Protective guard screw
C Wheel
D Fastening screw
E Spindle-lock button
F Collet nut
G Wrench
H Raking unit
J Locking sleeve
K Handle
L Telescopic tube
M Cord restraint
N Safety switch
P Trigger switch
Q Ventilation slots
R Storage rail (screws not supplied)
SAFETY
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAWN
RAKERS
GENERAL
• Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the tool
• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property
• Only use the tool when the ambient temperature is
between 0°C and 40°C
• Do not use the tool for removing wet moss

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
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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
• Always wear eye protection, long trousers and sturdy
shoes when operating the tool
• Never operate the tool with a damaged protective guard
or without the guard mounted
• Never operate the tool in the direct vicinity of persons;
stop using the tool when persons (especially children) or
pets are nearby
• Never operate the tool when you are tired, sick or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication

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)
• Never use the tool when the cord is damaged; it must be
replaced by a specially prepared cord available through
an after-sales service centre for SKIL power tools and
carried out by a qualified person
• 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)
• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if
damaged (inadequate extension cords can be
dangerous)
• Only use an extension cord which is intended for outdoor
use and equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-
socket
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
• 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 40
metres (1,0 mm²), 60 metres (1,5 mm²) or 100 metres
(2,5 mm²)
• When operating the tool use a residual current device
(RCD) with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum
• Do not run over, crush or pull the (extension) cord
• Protect the (extension) cord from heat, oil and sharp
edges
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