Skil 0770 AT Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 8)

• Only operate the tool in open space (not too close to a

wall or other solid objects) and on a rm, level surface

• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out

of reach of children

BEFORE USE

• Check that all screws, nuts, bolts and other fasteners are

properly secured and that guards and screens are in place

• Ensure that the feed intake is empty

DURING USE

• 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 o, 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 o, 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 re

• 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 o 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/o %

- switch on/o 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 rst 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 ll 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 rmly

• Reversing/changing cutting blade *

! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug

- the cutting blade has a cutting edge on both sides; so

if one side has become blunt, the other side can

be used

- replace the cutting blade when both sides are blunt

(SKIL spare part number 2610Z02553,

marked YAT 8231-545201)

- loosen securing knob F and open the tool as illustrated

- loosen both blade bolts with hex key L while using

metal plate M as support

- reverse and mount the cutting blade as illustrated

- tighten both blade bolts with hex key L while using

metal plate M as support

- close the tool and tighten securing knob F rmly

APPLICATION ADVICE

• For best results shred fresh branches soon after they

have been cut

• Use prodder K for feeding soft material (

• Shred soft garden waste in smaller loads, particularly

when wet

• Blockages can be avoid by intermittently

shredding branches

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