Instruction manual

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f) Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Usethepowertool,accessoriesandtoolbitsetc.,
inaccordancewiththeseinstructions,takinginto
accounttheworkingconditionsandtheworktobe
performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5)SERVICE
a) Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualifiedrepair
personusingonlyidenticalreplacementparts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFORSANDERS
GENERAL
• This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
• This tool is not suitable for wet sanding
• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
replaced by a qualied person
• Donotworkmaterialscontainingasbestos
(asbestos is considered carcinogenic)
• Alwaysdisconnectplugfrompowersourcebefore
makinganyadjustmentorchanginganyaccessory
ACCESSORIES
• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only
when the correct accessories are used which can be
obtained from your SKIL dealer
• Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged
sanding sheets
BEFOREUSE
• 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)
• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
wear ear protection
• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some
wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful
(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic
reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or
bystanders); wearadustmaskandworkwithadust
extractiondevicewhenconnectable
• Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic (such
as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with
additives for wood conditioning; wearadustmaskand
workwithadustextractiondevicewhenconnectable
• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the
materials you want to work with
• Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-tting
clothes and hair protection (for long hair)
• Securetheworkpiece (a workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely
than by hand)
• When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use
dustbox/vacuum cleaner and keep other persons and
combustible material from work area
DURINGUSE
• Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool;
direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool
• Do not touch the moving sanding sheet
• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug
• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
AFTERUSE
• When you put away the tool, switch o the motor and ensure
that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill
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
• Mounting of sanding sheet 4
! disconnecttheplug
! thedustsuctionrequirestheuseofperforated
sandingsheets
! perforationinsandingsheetshouldcorrespond
withperforationinsandingfoot
! replacewornsandingsheetsintime
- always use the orange foam pad (which is subject to
wear and tear and as such excluded from the warranty)
! alwaysusethetoolwiththetotalsandingsurface
coveredwithsandingpaper
- knock the dust out of the VELCRO material on the
orange foam pad before mounting the sanding sheet
- mount VELCRO sanding sheet as illustrated
• Dust suction 5
- mount dustbox A/vacuum cleaner adapter B by sliding
it onto tool as illustrated until it snap-locks
- remove dustbox A/vacuum cleaner adapter B by
pressing knob C and hold it in that position while
pulling dustbox/vacuum cleaner adapter backwards
- empty dustbox A regularly for optimal dust pick-up
performance
! donotusedustbox/vacuumcleanerwhen
sandingmetal
• On/o
- switch on/o the tool by pushing switch D 2
forward/backwards
! beforethesandingsurfacereachesthe
workpiece,youshouldswitchonthetool
! beforeswitchingoffthetool,youshouldliftit
fromtheworkpiece
• Speed control
For optimal sanding results on dierent materials
- with wheel E 2 you can set the desired sanding speed
- before starting a job, nd the optimal speed and grit by
testing out on spare material
• Holding and guiding the tool
! whileworking,alwaysholdthetoolatthe
grey-colouredgriparea(s)6
- guide the tool parallel to the working surface
! donotapplytoomuchpressureonthetool;let
thesandingsurfacedotheworkforyou
- do not tilt the tool in order to avoid unwanted sanding marks
- keep ventilation slots F 2 uncovered