Skil 1415 AC: 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HIGH-SPEED ROTATION TOOLS 1) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

collet or chuck. The “overhang” or the length of the

it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

mandrel from the wheel to the collet must be

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

minimal. If the mandrel is insuciently held and/or the

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

overhang of the wheel is too long, the mounted wheel

the battery pack from the power tool before making

may become loose and ejected at high velocity.

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

chips and cracks, sanding drum for cracks, tear or

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

excess wear, wire brushes for loose or cracked

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power

wires. If the power tool or accessory is dropped,

tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

inspect for damage or install an undamaged

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

accessory. After inspecting and installing an

users.

accessory, position yourself and bystanders away

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

power tool at maximum no load speed for one

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

during this test time.

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

h) Wear personal protective equipment 4. Depending

maintained power tools.

on application, use face shield, safety goggles or

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask,

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

hearing protectors, gloves and shop apron capable

likely to bind and are easier to control.

of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.

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

The eye protection must be capable of stopping ying

accordance with these instructions, taking into

debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or

account the working conditions and the work to be

respirator must be capable of ltrating particles

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

generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

5) SERVICE

i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

area. Anyone entering the work area must wear

person using only identical replacement parts. This

personal protective equipment. Fragments of the

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

workpiece or of a broken accessory may y away and

cause injury beyond the immediate area of operation.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HIGH-SPEED ROTATION

j) Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,

TOOLS

when performing an operation where the cutting

accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own

1) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS

cord. A cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may

a) This power tool is intended to function as a grinder,

make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and

sander, wire brush, polisher, carving or cut-off tool.

could give the operator an electric shock.

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations

k) Always hold the tool firmly in your hands during the

and specifications provided with this power tool.

start-up. The reaction torque of the motor, as it

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

accelerates to full speed, can cause the tool to twist.

electric shock, re and/or serious injury.

l) Use clamps to support workpiece whenever

b) Do not use accessories which are not specifically

practical. Never hold a small workpiece in one hand

designed and recommended by the tool

and the tool in the other hand while in use. Clamping

manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be

a small workpiece allows you to use both hands to control

attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe

the tool. Round material such as dowel rods, pipes or

operation.

tubing have a tendency to roll while being cut, and may

c) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least

cause the bit to bind or jump toward you.

equal to the maximum speed marked on the power

m) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If

tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed

you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and

can y apart.

your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning

d) The outside diameter and the thickness of your

accessory.

accessory must be within the capacity rating of your

n) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory

power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be

has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory

adequately controlled.

may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your

e) The arbour size of wheels, sanding drum or any

control.

other accessory must properly fit the spindle or

o) After changing the bits or making any adjustments,

collet of the power tool. Accessories that do not match

make sure the collet nut, chuck or any other

the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of

adjustment devices are securely tightened. Loose

balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of

adjustment devices can unexpectedly shift, causing loss

control.

of control, loose rotating components will be violently

f) Mandrel mounted wheels, sanding drums, cutters or

thrown.

other accessories must be fully inserted into the

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