Skil 1613 AA: INTRODUCTION 3) PERSONAL SAFETY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 TOOL ELEMENTS 2 SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.

Mixer 1613

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 electronic mixer is intended for easily and simply

electric shock.

mixing substances

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

• With various mixing paddles a variety of substances

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

(dierent sorts of cement blends, construction glues,

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

paints, levelling compounds, nishing and dry mortar,

shock.

etc.) can be mixed

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

• The recommended blending volume depends on the type

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

and state of the substance to be mixed, and the type of

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

paddle used

of electric shock.

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3) PERSONAL SAFETY

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

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not

use a power tool while you are tired or under the

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

A Switch for on/o

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

B Button for switch locking

serious personal injury.

C Wheel for maximum speed control

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

D Gear selector

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

E Spindle

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

F Mixing paddle

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

G Ventilation slots

personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

in the off-position before connecting to power

SAFETY

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

invites accidents.

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

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

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

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

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

injury.

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

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

power tool.

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

in unexpected situations.

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

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

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

areas invite accidents.

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

can be caught in moving parts.

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

may ignite the dust or fumes.

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

can reduce dust-related hazards.

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

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do

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

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

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

designed.

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

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

electric shock.

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

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

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

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

the battery pack from the power tool before making

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.