Skil 6950 AA (Torro): DURING USE 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPACT DRILLS GENERAL AFTER USE WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY): ACCESSORIES USE BEFORE USE

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

work with a dust extraction device when

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

connectable

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

materials you want to work with

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

DURING USE

maintained power tools.

• Wear ear protectors when impact drilling (exposure

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

to noise can cause hearing loss)

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

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

likely to bind and are easier to control.

(loss of control can cause personal injury)

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

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

accordance with these instructions, taking into

when performing an operation where the cutting

account the working conditions and the work to be

accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own

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

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

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

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

5) SERVICE

could give the operator an electric shock)

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

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

person using only identical replacement parts. This

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

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

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMPACT DRILLS

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

• If the drill bit becomes unexpectedly jammed (causing a

GENERAL

sudden, dangerous reaction), immediately switch o the

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

tool

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

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

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

(especially when drilling metals); always use auxiliary

220V supply)

handle G 2 and take a secure stance

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

AFTER USE

16 years

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

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

is considered carcinogenic)

standstill

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

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

replaced by a qualied person

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

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

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

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

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

ACCESSORIES

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

when original accessories are used

• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching

USE

at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

• On/o 4

BEFORE USE

• 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)

• Changing direction of rotation 7

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

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

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

cannot be activated

you start working

! change direction of rotation only when tool is at a

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

complete standstill

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

• Changing bits 8

by hand)

- turn switch D to “changing bits” until it snaplocks (only

• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or

activate when tool is switched off and plug is

call the local utility company for assistance (contact

disconnected)

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

- insert the bit as deep as possible in the chuck

damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;

- once the chuck produces a clicking sound, bit is

penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or

mounted correctly

an electrical shock)

! do not use damaged bits

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

! never start drilling with switch D set for

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

“changing bits”, as this could damage the tool

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

• Selecting operating mode 9

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

- turn switch D to the desired operating mode until it

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

snap-locks

extraction device when connectable

1 = normal drilling

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

2 = impact drilling

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

! select operating mode only when tool is switched

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

off and plug is disconnected

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