Skil 7405 AA: DURING USE 5) SERVICE AFTER USE SAFETY INSTRUCT IONS FOR SANDERS GENERAL USE ACCESSORIES BEFORE USE

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

by hand)

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

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

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

dustbag/vacuum cleaner and keep other persons and

maintained power tools.

combustible material from work area

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

DURING USE

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

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

likely to bind and are easier to control.

direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

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

• Do not touch the moving sanding disc

accordance with these instructions, taking into

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

account the working conditions and the work to be

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

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

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

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

5) SERVICE

AFTER USE

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

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

person using only identical replacement parts. This

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

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

standstill

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

SAFETY INSTRUCT IONS 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

GENERAL

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

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

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

16 years

• This tool is not suitable for wet sanding

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

USE

replaced by a qualied person

• Backing pads

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

- never run the tool without backing pad A

is considered carcinogenic)

! replace damaged backing pads immediately

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

(loosen/fasten 4 pad screws B)

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

! unplug tool before removing/mounting backing

ACCESSORIES

pads

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

• Mounting sanding discs

when original accessories are used

- simply press sanding disc C onto backing pad with

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

perforation in sanding disc corresponding with

sanding discs

perforation in backing pad

BEFORE USE

- if necessary, clean backing pad rst

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

! the dust suction requires the use of perforated

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

sanding discs

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

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220V supply)

For optimal dust pick-up performance

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

- mount dustbag E

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

- empty dustbag regularly

you start working

! do not use dustbag when sanding metal

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

• On/o

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

- before switching on the tool, you should place it with

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

the entire sanding surface on the workpiece

ear protection

- when switching on, do not apply too much pressure on

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

the tool

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

- switch on/o the tool by pulling/releasing trigger F

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

! be aware of the sudden impact when the tool is

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

switched on

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

! before switching off the tool, you should lift it

extraction device when connectable

from the workpiece

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

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as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

- pull trigger F

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

- press knob G with your thumb

work with a dust extraction device when

- release the trigger

connectable

- unlock the switch by pulling again trigger F and then

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

releasing it

materials you want to work with

• Holding and guiding the tool 6

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

! while working, always hold the tool at the

clothes and hair protection (for long hair)

grey-coloured grip area(s)

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