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of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with
another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
• Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
-SKIL battery: BY5197E-03 BY5196E-03
-SKIL charger: SC5358E-01 QC5360E-01
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a re.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in re, explosion or risk
of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or temperature
above 130°C may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specied range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
-when charging 4...40°C
-during operation –20...+50°C
-during storage –20...+50°C
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON
TOOL/BATTERY
• Read the instruction manual before use 3
• Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material 4
USE
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 5
• On/o
-switch on/o the tool by pushing switch forward/
backwards
• Mounting/removing accessories 6
-connect nozzle to intake port
-optionally use extension tube
-for removing accessories handle vice-versa
• Empty dust compartment 7
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
-press release button B and remove dust compartment
E
-remove lter K from dust compartment as illustrated
INTRODUCTION
• This tool is intended for dry vacuum cleaning purposes
and for domestic use only
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Read this instruction manual carefully before use
and save it for future reference
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
• Do not use the appliance to vacuum liquids
• Do not vacuum ammable or explosive materials
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions
(water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock)
• Never vacuum materials that contain asbestos
(asbestos is considered carcinogenic)
• Do not vacuum explosive dusts (such as coal dust,
magnesium dust, grain dust)
• Do not vacuum toxic materials
• Never vacuum hot ashes or pointed/sharp objects
• Do not operate the appliance in rooms where the
danger of an explosion exists
• Keep the ventilation slots uncovered during vacuuming
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out of
reach of children
• Do not use appliance when damaged; take it to one of
the ocially registered SKIL Service Stations for a safety
check
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
• This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
• Provide for good ventilation at the working place
• Never operate the appliance without the necessary lters
as described in this manual
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs
BATTERIES
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the
appliance before being charged
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the
appliance and safely disposed of
• If the appliance is to be stored unused for a long
period, the batteries should be removed
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited
• The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before using your power tool for the
rst time)
• Recharge only with the charger specied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
