SKIL F0150791 Garden Blower Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

SKIL F0150791 Garden Blower Vacuum Cleaner

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 (0795)
• K Supporting wheels
• L Ventilation slots
• M Main handle
• N Fastening screws (3)
• P Vacuum opening Q Blower opening
• R 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
• 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
  • before checking, cleaning or working on the tool
  • 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 is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the tool by a person responsible for their safety
• Ensure that children do not play with the tool
• Never allow children to use the tool
• 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)
• Only use an extension cord that is intended for outdoor use and equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-socket
• Only use extension cords with a maximum length of 20 meters (1,5 mm²) or 50 metres (2,5 mm²)
• Always switch off tool and disconnect plug from power source if the power supply cord or the extension cord is cut, damaged or entangled (do not touch the cord before disconnecting the plug)
• Protect the (extension) cord from heat, oil and sharp edges
• Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the tool
• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a qualified person, if damaged
• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if damaged (inadequate extension cords can be dangerous)
• 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
•  Before use, thoroughly inspect the area where the tool is to be used and remove all solid objects that 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
• 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)

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 9

  • 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 0

  •  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) (0795)

• 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) (0795)

  • 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-colored grip area(s)

  • use supporting wheels 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 R 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 station (addresses as well as the service diagram of the tool are listed on www.skil.com)

TROUBLESHOOTING

• The following listing shows problem symptoms, possible causes and corrective actions (if these do not identify and correct the problem, contact your dealer or service station)
  ! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug before investigating the problem
  ★ Tool does not operate

  • no power supply -> check power supply (power cable, circuit breakers, fuses)
  • plug not connected -> connect plug
  • extension cord damaged -> replace extension cord
  • on/off switch defective -> contact dealer/service station
  • worn carbon brushes -> contact dealer/service station
  • defective motor -> contact dealer/service station
  • blowing/vacuum tube not completely mounted -> mount two-part blowing/vacuum tube

• Tool operates intermittently

  • on/off switch defective -> contact dealer/service station
  • internal wiring defective -> contact dealer/service station
  • impeller blocked by foreign object -> remove blockage

• No/low blowing power

  • selector switch in vacuuming mode -> set selector switch in blowing mode

• No/low vacuuming power

  • selector switch in blowing mode -> set selector switch in vacuuming mode
  • collection bag is full/dirty -> empty/clean collection bag
  • vacuuming opening clogged up or blocked by foreign object -> remove blockage

ENVIRONMENT

• Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and packaging together with household waste material (only for EU countries)
  • in observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC on waste of electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility
  • symbol & will remind you of this when the need for disposing occurs

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• Garden blower/vacuum 0791/0795 Technical data 1
• We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under “Technical data” is in conformity with the following standards or standardization documents: EN 60335, EN 61000, EN 55014 in accordance with the provisions of the directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2000/14/EC, 2011/65/EU
• Measured in accordance with 2000/14/EC the guaranteed sound power level LWA is lower than 103 dB(A) (conformity assessment procedure according to Annex V) Product category: 34, 35
• Technical file at: SKIL Europe BV (PT-SEU/ENG1), 4825 BD Breda, NL

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