Skil 7003 AA: 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS USE APPLICATION ADVICE

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

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

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

likely to bind and are easier to control.

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

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

work with a dust extraction device when connectable

accordance with these instructions, taking into

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

account the working conditions and the work to be

materials you want to work with

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

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

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

5) SERVICE

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

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

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

person using only identical replacement parts. This

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

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

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

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS

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

USE

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

• Mounting of sanding sheet 4

you start working

! disconnect the plug

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

! the dust suction requires the use of perforated

direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

sanding sheets

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

! perforation in sanding sheet should correspond

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

with perforation in sanding foot

standstill

! replace worn sanding sheets in time

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

! always use the tool with the total sanding surface

capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

covered with sanding paper

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

• Dust suction 5

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

- when using tool with/without vacuum cleaner, mount

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

vacuum cleaner adapter A as illustrated

when original accessories are used

! do not use vacuum cleaner when sanding metal

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

• On/o switch

16 years

- switch on/o the tool by pushing switch B 2 forward/

• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A); wear

backwards

ear protection

! before the sanding surface reaches the

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

workpiece, you should switch on the tool

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

! before switching off the tool, you should lift it

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

from the workpiece

replaced by a qualied person

• Holding and guiding the tool 6

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

! while working, always hold the tool at the

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

grey-coloured grip area(s)

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

- guide the tool parallel to the working surface

220V supply)

! do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let

• This tool is not suitable for wet sanding

the sanding surface do the work for you

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

- do not tilt the tool in order to avoid unwanted sanding

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

marks

by hand)

- keep ventilation slots C 2 uncovered

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

is considered carcinogenic)

APPLICATION ADVICE

• When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use

• Move the tool in straight movements in line with the grain

dustbag and keep other persons and combustible

- for sanding bare wood surfaces

material from work area

- for extra ne nishing

• Do not touch the moving sanding sheet

• Never use the same sanding sheet for wood and metal

• Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged

• Recommended sanding sheet grits:

sanding sheets

coarse - for removing paint; for sanding of extremely

• Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-tting

rough wood

clothes and hair protection (for long hair)

medium - for sanding of rough or plain wood

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

ne - for smoothing of wood; for nishing of bare

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

wood; for smoothing surfaces with old paint

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

• Use dierent grit sizes when the working surface is

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

rough:

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

- start sanding with coarse or medium grit

extraction device when connectable

- nish with ne grit

• For more tips see www.skil.com

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