Skil 2026 AA: 5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE CHARGING/BATTERIES 6) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVERS EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON CHARGER/BATTERY

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

performing an operation where the cutting accessory

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

or fastener may contact hidden wiring or its own cord

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

(cutting accessory and fasteners contacting a “live” wire

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

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

maintained power tools.

could give the operator an electric shock)

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

call the local utility company for assistance (contact

likely to bind and are easier to control.

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

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

damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;

accordance with these instructions, taking into

penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or

account the working conditions and the work to be

an electrical shock)

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

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

is considered carcinogenic)

5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

battery pack may create a risk of re when used with

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

another battery pack.

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

b) Use power tools only with specifically designated

extraction device when connectable

battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may

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

create a risk of injury and re.

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys,

work with a dust extraction device when connectable

nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

make a connection from one terminal to another.

materials you want to work with

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns

• Ensure that switch B 2 is in the middle (locking) position

or a re.

before making any adjustments or changing accessories

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected

as well as when carrying or storing the tool

from the battery; avoid contact. If contact

CHARGING/BATTERIES

accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid

• Charge battery only with the charger that is supplied with

contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid

the tool

ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

• Do not touch the contacts in the charger

6) SERVICE

• Do not expose tool/charger/battery to rain

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

• Do not charge battery in damp or wet environments

person using only identical replacement parts. This

• Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature

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

will not exceed 40°C or drop below 0°C

• Batteries may explode when disposed of in re, so do not

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

burn battery for any reason

CORDLESS DRILL/DRIVERS

• Do not use charger when damaged; take it to one of the

ocially registered SKIL Service Stations for a

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

safety check

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

• Do not use charger when cord or plug is damaged; cord

you start working

or plug should be replaced immediately at one of the

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

ocially registered SKIL Service Stations

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the charger

• Do not use battery when damaged; it should be

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

replaced immediately

immediately switch o the tool or unplug charger from

• Do not disassemble charger or battery

power source

• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

with the charger

when original accessories are used

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON CHARGER/BATTERY

• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching

3 Read the instruction manual before use

at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

4 Only use the charger indoors

• The tool/charger is not intended for use by persons

5 Double insulation (no earth wire required)

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

6 Fail-safe isolating transformer (the power source is

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,

electrically separated from the transformer output)

unless they have been given supervision or instruction

7 Automatic shut-off when charger gets too hot (thermic

concerning use of the tool/charger by a person

fuse blows and charger becomes useless)

responsible for their safety

8 Do not dispose of the charger together with household

• Ensure that children do not play with the tool/charger

waste material

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

9 Do not dispose of the battery together with household

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

waste material

by hand)

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