Skil 7220 (F0157220..): 5) SERVICE USE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS
5) SERVICE USE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS: Skil 7220 (F0157220..)
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any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
(such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
with additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust
users.
mask and work with a dust extraction device when
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
Follow the dust-related national requirements for the
materials you want to work with
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use
Many accidents are caused by poorly
dustbox/vacuum cleaner and keep other persons and
maintained power tools.
combustible material from work area
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
Do not touch the moving sanding sheet
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
sanding sheets
g)
Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-tting
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
clothes and hair protection (for long hair)
account the working conditions and the work to
Use of the power tool for operations
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
dierent from those intended could result in a hazardous
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
situation.
Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
5) SERVICE
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
a)
If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of
person using only identical replacement parts.
this tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
unattended
maintained.
USE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS
Backing pads
- never run the tool without backing pad A or B, or
Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
baseplate C
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
- use the correct backing pad for the corresponding
you start working
application (see Application Advice)
Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the
!
tool; direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool
Changing backing pads ④
Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with
- remove VELCRO sanding sheet
clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than
- remove pad screw D with hex key E
by hand)
- mount backing pad A or B as illustrated
When you put away the tool, switch o the motor and
- if necessary, clean backing pad rst
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
- fasten pad screw D with hex key E
standstill
Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
!
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
pad screw D
In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
!
immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug
pads
SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only
!
when original accessories are used
This tool should not be used by people under the age
Mounting of sanding sheet ⑤
of 16 years
! disconnect the plug
The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
- mount VELCRO sanding sheet as illustrated
wear ear protection
! the dust suction requires the use of perforated
If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
sanding sheets
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
! perforation in sanding sheet should correspond
Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
with perforation in sanding foot
replaced by a qualied person
! replace worn sanding sheets in time
Always check that the supply voltage is the same as
! always use the tool with the total sanding surface
the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools
covered with sanding paper
with a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to
Two-speed switch ⑥
a 220V supply)
- switch on/o the tool by pushing switch F ② forward/
This tool is not suitable for wet sanding
backwards (3 positions)
0 = o
(asbestos is considered carcinogenic)
1 = low speed
Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some
2 = high speed
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