Skil 1758 AA: INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 3) PERSONAL SAFETY TOOL ELEMENTS 2 SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

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

Hammer 1758

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

INTRODUCTION

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

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

• This tool is intended for impact drilling in concrete, brick

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or

and stone as well as for light chiseling work; for drilling in

moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase

wood, metal and plastic as well as for screwdriving

the risk of electric shock.

specic accessories should be used

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

• This tool is not intended for professional use

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

• The hammering system in this tool outperforms any

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

traditional ratcheting drill when drilling in concrete

shock.

• This tool is designed for use in combination with all

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

standard SDS+ accessories

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

• Read and save this instruction manual 3

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

of electric shock.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

✱) Impact energy per stroke according to EPTA-Procedure

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

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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

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

A Switch for on/o and speed control

serious personal injury.

B Wheel for maximum speed control

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

C Button for switch locking

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

D Lever for changing direction of rotation

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

E Switch for selecting operating mode

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

F Unlocking button

personal injuries.

G Locking sleeve

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

H Auxiliary handle

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

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

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

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

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

injury.

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

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

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

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

in unexpected situations.

power tool.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair

a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

can be caught in moving parts.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which

can reduce dust-related hazards.

may ignite the dust or fumes.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

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

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

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

designed.

Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any

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

adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

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

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

electric shock.

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

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

the battery pack from the power tool before making

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing