Skil 7361 AA: INTRODUCTION 3) PERSONAL SAFETY 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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e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

Orbital sander 7361/7366

shock.

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

INTRODUCTION

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

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

of electric shock.

wood, painted surfaces, plastic and ller

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

• This tool is not intended for professional use

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

• Read and save this instruction manual 3

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not

use a power tool while you are tired or under the

TECHNICAL DATA 1

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

serious personal injury.

A On/o switch

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

B Dust box

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

C Knob for removing dustbox

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

D Pressure control (7366)

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

E Sanding speed selection wheel (7361)

personal injuries.

F Ventilation slots

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

in the off-position before connecting to power

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

SAFETY

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

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

invites accidents.

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The

injury.

term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)

at all times. This enables better control of the power tool

power tool.

in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

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

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

areas invite accidents.

can be caught in moving parts.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

may ignite the dust or fumes.

can reduce dust-related hazards.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

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

designed.

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

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

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

electric shock.

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

the battery pack from the power tool before making

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

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

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

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

electric shock.

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power

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

tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving

users.

parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

electric shock.

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

other condition that may affect the power tool’s