Skil 1735 AA: 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAMMERS WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY): USE

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power

is considered carcinogenic)

tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

users.

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

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

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

extraction device when connectable

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

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

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

maintained power tools.

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

work with a dust extraction device when

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

connectable

likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in

materials you want to work with

accordance with these instructions, taking into

• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do

account the working conditions and the work to be

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent

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

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

replaced by a qualied person

5) SERVICE

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

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

person using only identical replacement parts. This

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

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

220V supply)

• If the drill bit becomes unexpectedly jammed (causing a

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAMMERS

sudden, dangerous reaction), immediately switch o the

tool

• Wear ear protectors (exposure to noise can cause

• Be aware of the forces that occur as a result of jamming

hearing loss)

(especially when drilling metals); always use auxiliary

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

handle G 2 and take a secure stance

(loss of control can cause personal injury)

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

• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

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

you start working

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

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

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

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

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

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

by hand)

• When you put away the tool, switch o the motor and

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

USE

standstill

• On/o 4

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

• Switch locking for continuous use 5

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

• Speed control for smooth starting 6

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

• Maximum speed control 7

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

With wheel B 2 the maximum speed can be adjusted

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

steplessly from minimum to maximum

when original accessories are used

• Changing direction of rotation 8

• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching

- when not properly set in left/right position, switch A

at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

cannot be activated

• This tool should not be used by people under the age of

- the tool functions at limited speed when set for left

16 years

rotation

• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or

! change direction of rotation only when tool is at a

call the local utility company for assistance (contact

complete standstill

with electric lines can lead to re or electrical shock;

• Selecting operating mode 9

damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;

1 = normal drilling/screwdriving

penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or

2 = impact drilling

an electrical shock)

! select operating mode only when tool is switched

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

off and plug is disconnected

when performing an operation where the cutting

- for drilling in wood, metal and plastic as well as for

accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own

screwdriving the corresponding adapter should be

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

used (see: Application Advice)

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

- the hammer mechanism is activated by applying a

could give the operator an electric shock)

slight pressure on the tool when the drill bit is in

contact with the workpiece

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