Skil 1565 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

INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA ① TOOL ELEMENTS ② 3) PERSONAL SAFETY SAFETY 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY: Skil 1565 AA

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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 1565

d) 

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or

INTRODUCTION

moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase

 This tool is intended for planing wooden materials such

the risk of electric shock.

as beams and boards; it is also suitable for chamfering

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

edges and rabbeting

 Use of a

 This tool is not intended for professional use

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

 Read and save this instruction manual

shock.

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

TECHNICAL DATA



Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

TOOL ELEMENTS

of electric shock.

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

A Storage for key

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

B Securing bolt

common sense when operating a power tool. Do

C Cutter block screws

not use a power tool while you are tired or under

D Knob for setting planing depth

 A

E Planing depth indicator

moment of inattention while operating power tools may

F Chip outlet switch

result in serious personal injury.

G Chip outlet (left/right)

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

H Park rest

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

J Indicator "Power On"

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

K Safety switch

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

L On/o switch

personal injuries.

M V-groove

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch

N Ventilation slots





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) 

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

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

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

a 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) 

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

at all times. This enables better control of the power

power tool.

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



extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

can reduce dust-related hazards.

c) 

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose

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

control.

tool for your application. The correct power tool will

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

designed.

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

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

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

 Any power tool that cannot be

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be

of electric shock.

repaired.

b) 

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

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and



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.

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