Skil 1758 AA: 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAMMERS WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY): USE

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

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

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

could give the operator an electric shock)

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.

work with a dust extraction device when

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting

connectable

edges are less 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.,

materials you want to work with

in 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.

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

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is

220V supply)

maintained.

• If the drill bit becomes unexpectedly jammed (causing a

sudden, dangerous reaction), immediately switch o the

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAMMERS

tool

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

• Wear ear protectors (exposure to noise can cause

(especially when drilling metals); always use auxiliary

hearing loss)

handle H 2 and take a secure stance

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

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

(loss of control can cause personal injury)

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

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

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

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

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

you start working

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

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

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

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

by hand)

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

USE

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

• On/o 4

standstill

• Switch locking for continuous use 5

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

• Speed control for smooth starting 6

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

• Maximum speed control 7

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

With wheel B 2 the maximum speed can be adjusted

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

steplessly from minimum to maximum

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

• Changing direction of rotation 8

when original accessories are used

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

• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching

cannot be activated

at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

- the tool functions at limited speed when set for left

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

rotation

16 years

! change direction of rotation only when tool is at a

• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or

complete standstill

call the local utility company for assistance (contact

• Selecting operating mode 9

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

- press button F to unlock switch E

damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;

- turn switch E to the desired operating mode until it

penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or

snap-locks

an electrical shock)

! start working only when switch E is locked

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

1 = normal drilling/screwdriving

when performing an operation where the cutting

2 = impact drilling

accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own

3 = chiseling

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

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