Skil 1558 AA: DURING USE AFTER USE 5) SERVICE GENERAL USE BEFORE USE
DURING USE AFTER USE 5) SERVICE GENERAL USE BEFORE USE: Skil 1558 AA
Table of contents
- INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ① 3) PERSONAL SAFETY TOOL ELEMENTS ② SAFETY 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
- DURING USE AFTER USE 5) SERVICE GENERAL USE BEFORE USE
- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY NOISE/VIBRATION APPLICATION ADVICE MAINTENANCE / SERVICE ENVIRONMENT
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
the work by your hand or against the body leaves it
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
unstable and may lead to loss of control)
users.
DURING USE
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
(cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool "live"and shock the operator)
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the
Many accidents are caused by poorly
tool; direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool
maintained power tools.
Keep your ngers away from the rotating knives
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
g)
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
If any chip should get jammed in the chip outlet, you
account the working conditions and the work to
should switch o the motor, ensure that all moving parts
Use of the power tool for operations
have come to a complete standstill, disconnect the plug,
dierent from those intended could result in a hazardous
and remove the jammed chip
situation.
AFTER USE
5) SERVICE
a)
tool down (an exposed knife may engage the surface
person using only identical replacement parts.
leading to possible loss of control and serious injury)
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
maintained.
Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS
If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of
this tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left
GENERAL
unattended
This tool should not be used by people under the age
of 16 years
USE
The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
Changing/reversing knives ⑥
wear ear protection ④
This planer is equipped with non-grindable knives with
Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some
cutting edges on both sides; so if one side has become
wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful
blunt, the other side can be used
(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic
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reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or
bystanders); wear a dust mask ⑤ and work with a
- take wrench from storage A
- turn tool upside down
Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic
- loosen 3 bolts B with wrench (do not remove bolts)
(such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction
- push knife out of cutter block with piece of wood
with additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask
- put knife back in cutter block in reversed position, or
⑤ and work with a dust extraction device when
use new knife
! groove in knife should match ledge in cutter
Follow the dust-related national requirements for the
materials you want to work with
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SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only
- rmly tighten 3 bolts B with wrench
when original accessories are used
! change/reverse knives in time; only use sharp
Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
knives
replaced by a qualied person
!
time
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
! do not attempt to adjust the knives with
BEFORE USE
Always check that the supply voltage is the same as
manufacturing
the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools
Adjusting planing depth ⑦
with a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to
- turn knob D in "+"/"-" direction for increasing/
a 220V supply)
decreasing planing depth
Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
- use indicator E as reference
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
- always select a shallow planing depth and repeat the
you start working
Before using the tool check that the knives do not brush
planing and adjusting process until the required depth
anywhere
is reached
Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
Chip outlet ⑧
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
- connect vacuum cleaner with adapter F to chip outlet
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
G as illustrated
(holding
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the chip outlet while knives are rotating
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