Skil 1560 AA: INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA 1 TOOL ELEMENTS 2 3) PERSONAL SAFETY SAFETY 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

Planer 1555/1560

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep

INTRODUCTION

cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving

parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

• This tool is intended for planing wooden materials such

electric shock.

as beams and boards; it is also suitable for chamfering

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

edges and rabbeting

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

• This tool is not intended for professional use

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

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shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is

TECHNICAL DATA 1

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

of electric shock.

A Storage for key

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

B Securing bolt

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

C Cutter block screws

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not

D Knob for setting planing depth

use a power tool while you are tired or under the

E Planing depth indicator

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

F Dust port

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

G Park rest

serious personal injury.

H Auxiliary handle

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

J Wing nut for adjusting handle

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

K Safety switch

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

L On/o switch

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

M Ventilation slots

personal injuries.

N Rabbeting depth adjuster

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

in the off-position before connecting to power

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

SAFETY

the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

invites accidents.

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The

injury.

term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)

at all times. This enables better control of the power tool

power tool.

in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

areas invite accidents.

can be caught in moving parts.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

may ignite the dust or fumes.

can reduce dust-related hazards.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter

designed.

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

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

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

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

electric shock.

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

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

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

the battery pack from the power tool before making

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.