Skil 1764 AK: DURING USE 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAMMERS GENERAL AFTER USE ACCESSORIES USE BEFORE USE

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

penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or

the battery pack from the power tool before making

an electrical shock)

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

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

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power

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

tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

extraction device when connectable

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

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

users.

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

work with a dust extraction device when

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

connectable

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

materials you want to work with

maintained power tools.

DURING USE

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

• Wear ear protectors (exposure to noise can cause

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

hearing loss)

likely to bind and are easier to control.

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

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

(loss of control can cause personal injury)

accordance with these instructions, taking into

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

account the working conditions and the work to be

when performing an operation where the cutting

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

accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

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

5) SERVICE

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

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

could give the operator an electric shock)

person using only identical replacement parts. This

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

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

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAMMERS

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

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

GENERAL

• If the drill bit becomes unexpectedly jammed (causing a

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

sudden, dangerous reaction), immediately switch o the

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

tool

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

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

220V supply)

(especially when drilling metals); always use auxiliary

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

handle J 2 and take a secure stance

16 years

AFTER USE

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

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

is considered carcinogenic)

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

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

standstill

replaced by a qualied person

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

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

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

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

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

ACCESSORIES

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

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

when original accessories are used

• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching

at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

USE

BEFORE USE

• 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

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

• Maximum speed control 7

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

With wheel B 2 the maximum speed can be adjusted

you start working

steplessly from minimum to maximum

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

• Changing direction of rotation 8

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

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

by hand)

cannot be activated

• 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;

- press button F to unlock switch E

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