Skil 7003 AA: 3) PERSONAL SAFETY INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA 1 TOOL ELEMENTS 2 SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

Orbital sander 7003/7335

of electric shock.

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

INTRODUCTION

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

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not

• This tool is intended for dry sanding and nishing of

use a power tool while you are tired or under the

wood, painted surfaces, plastic and ller

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

• This tool is not intended for professional use

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

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serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

TECHNICAL DATA 1

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

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

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

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personal injuries.

B On/o switch

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

C Ventilation slots

in the off-position before connecting to power

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

SAFETY

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

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

can be caught in moving parts.

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. Never

designed.

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter

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

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

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

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

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

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power

electric shock.

tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

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

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep

users.

cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

electric shock.

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

maintained power tools.

shock.