Skil 1415 AC: ACCESSORIES AFTER USE BEFORE USE WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY): USE DURING USE

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

• Never use spindle lock while tool is running (damage

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

due to improper handling will be excluded from the

ACCESSORIES

guarantee)

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

• Keep hands away from rotating accessories

when original accessories are used

• When grinding metal, sparks are generated; keep other

• Use only accessories recommended by SKIL

persons and combustible material from work area

• For mounting/using non-SKIL accessories observe the

• Keep the ventilation slots uncovered while working

instructions of the manufacturer concerned

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

AFTER USE

• Do not use damaged, deformed or vibrating accessories

• The accessory continues to rotate for a short time after

• Handle and store grinding/cutting discs carefully to avoid

the tool has been switched o

chipping and cracking

• Before you put down the tool, switch o the motor and

• Protect accessories from impact, shock and grease

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

• Never use grinding discs over 32 mm (1 1/4”) Ø

standstill

• Never use drill bits over 3.2 mm (1/8”) Ø

• After switching o the tool, never stop the rotation of the

• Never use a cutting disc for side grinding

accessory by a force applied against it

• Never use reducors or adaptors to t large-hole grinding/

• Store tool in locations where temperature will not exceed

cutting discs

50°C

BEFORE USE

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

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

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

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug

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

• If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of this tool,

220V supply)

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

is considered carcinogenic)

USE

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

• Changing accessories 5

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug

by hand)

! ensure that collet size corresponds with shaft

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

size of accessory

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

- push spindle-lock button B and hold it while you turn

• Wear protective glasses and hearing protection 4,

collet nut D by hand until the spindle lock prevents

protective gloves and sturdy shoes; when necessary, also

further rotation and loosen collet nut D with wrench E

wear an apron

- insert an accessory in collet C as far as possible to

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

minimize run-out and unbalance

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

- push spindle-lock button B and hold it while you

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

tighten collet nut D with wrench E

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

! avoid excessive tightening of collet nut D

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

! never tighten collet nut, if there is no accessory

extraction device when connectable

in collet; collet may be damaged

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

• Changing collets 6

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

- push spindle-lock button B and hold it while you

work with a dust extraction device when connectable

remove collet nut D

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

- remove collet C

materials you want to work with

- insert new collet

• Ensure that the collet size corresponds with the shaft size

! never tighten collet nut, if there is no accessory

of the accessory

in collet; collet may be damaged

• Be sure tool is switched o when plugging in

• Before using the tool

DURING USE

- ensure that accessory is correctly mounted and rmly

• Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool

tightened

(loss of control can cause personal injury)

- check if accessory runs freely by turning it by hand

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

- test-run tool for at least 30 seconds at highest no-load

when performing an operation where the cutting

speed in a safe position

accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own

- stop immediately in case of considerable vibration or

cord (a cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may

other defects and check tool to determine the cause

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

• On/o switch 7

could give the operator an electric shock)

- switch on/o the tool by pushing knob A in “I”/”O”

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

position

direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

! before the accessory reaches the workpiece, the

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

tool should run at full speed

replaced by a qualied person

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