Skil 7361 AA: 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS USE

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

maintained power tools.

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

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

likely to bind and are easier to control.

extraction device when connectable

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

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

accordance with these instructions, taking into

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

account the working conditions and the work to be

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

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

work with a dust extraction device when

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

connectable

5) SERVICE

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

materials you want to work with

person using only identical replacement parts. This

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

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

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS

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

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

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

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

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

you start working

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

direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

USE

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

• Mounting of sanding sheet 4

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

! disconnect the plug

standstill

! the dust suction requires the use of perforated

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

sanding sheets

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

! perforation in sanding sheet should correspond

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

with perforation in sanding foot

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

! replace worn sanding sheets in time

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

! always use the tool with the total sanding surface

when original accessories are used

covered with sanding paper

• 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 A 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

• Dust suction 5

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

- empty dustbox B regularly for optimal dust pick-up

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

performance

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

- remove dustbox B by pushing knob C to the left and

220V supply)

hold it in that position while pulling dustbox B

• This tool is not suitable for wet sanding

backwards

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

- mount dustbox B by sliding it back until it clicks into

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

place

by hand)

! do not use dustbox when sanding metal

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

• Pressure control 6 (7366)

is considered carcinogenic)

Warns the user when applying too much pressure on the

• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents (the

tool while working (too much pressure reduces the

motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and

sanding performance)

excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause

- green light 1 turns on when running tool is placed on

electrical hazards)

workpiece

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

- green light 2 turns on in case of pressure

dustbox and keep other persons and combustible

- green light 3 turns on in case of increased pressure

material from work area

- red light 4 turns on when pressure is too high

• Do not touch the moving sanding sheet

• Speed control (7361)

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

For optimal sanding results on dierent materials

sanding sheets

- with wheel E 2 you can set the desired sanding speed

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

- adjust speed to grit size used

clothes and hair protection (for long hair)

- before starting a job, nd the optimal speed and grit by

testing out on spare material

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