Skil 1210 AA: 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS USE

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

• Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic (such

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

work with a dust extraction device when

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

connectable

maintained power tools.

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

materials you want to work with

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

• When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use

likely to bind and are easier to control.

dustbag/dustbox/vacuum cleaner and keep other

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in

persons and combustible material from work area

accordance with these instructions, taking into

• Do not touch the running sanding belt

account the working conditions and the work to be

• Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged

performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent

sanding belts

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

• Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-tting

5) SERVICE

clothes and hair protection (for long hair)

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

• Alwaysdisconnectplugfrompowersourcebefore

person using only identical replacement parts. This

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):

• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS

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,

• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

you start working

• Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool;

USE

direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

• On/o switch

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

- switch on/o the tool by pulling/releasing trigger A 2

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

! before the sanding surface reaches the

by hand)

workpiece, you should switch on the tool

• When you put away the tool, switch o the motor and

! before switching off the tool, you should lift it

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

from the workpiece

standstill

• Switch locking for continuous use

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

- pull trigger A 2

capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

- press knob B 2 with your thumb

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

- release the trigger

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

- unlock the switch by pulling again trigger A 2 and

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

then releasing it

when original accessories are used

• Quick-changing of sanding belts (CLIC system) 4

• This tool should not be used by people under the age of

! disconnect the plug

16 years

- lift lever C

• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A); wear

- remove sanding belt

ear protection

- insert new belt with arrows printed at inner side of belt

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

pointing in same direction as arrow D on tool

because the belt may contact its own cord (cutting a

- push lever back

“live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power

! change sanding belts in time

tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock)

! never fold sanding belts

• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do

• Automatic belt centering (ABC)

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

- centers belt automatically when switching on tool

• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it

- keeps belt centered while sanding

replaced by a qualied person

In case belt runs o tool (mostly caused by inferior belt

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the

quality), you should

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

- switch on the tool

a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a

- adjust screw E 2 till the sanding belt is running in line

220V supply)

with the at side of the tool

• This tool is not suitable for wet sanding

- use new belt, if belt still runs o tool

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

• Dust suction 5

is considered carcinogenic)

- empty dustbox G/dustbag F regularly for optimal dust

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

pick-up performance

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

- when using tool with vacuum cleaner, mount vacuum

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

cleaner adaptor H as illustrated (1215)

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

- when necessary, also clean the lter as illustrated

bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust

! do not use dustbox/dustbag/vacuum cleaner

extraction device when connectable

when sanding metal

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