Skil 7420 AA: DURING USE AFTER USE 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS GENERAL USE ACCESSORIES BEFORE USE
DURING USE AFTER USE 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS GENERAL USE ACCESSORIES BEFORE USE: Skil 7420 AA
Table of contents
- INTRODUCTION 3) PERSONAL SAFETY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ① TOOL ELEMENTS ② SAFETY 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY
- DURING USE AFTER USE 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS GENERAL USE ACCESSORIES BEFORE USE
- APPLICATION ADVICE MAINTENANCE / SERVICE ENVIRONMENT Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY NOISE/VIBRATION
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
use dustbag and keep other persons and combustible
maintained power tools.
material from work area
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
DURING USE
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
tool; direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool
Do not touch the moving sanding disc
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug
account the working conditions and the work to
If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
dierent from those intended could result in a hazardous
AFTER USE
situation.
When you put away the tool, switch o the motor and
5) SERVICE
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
a)
standstill
person using only identical replacement parts.
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
maintained.
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS
this tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
GENERAL
This tool should not be used by people under the age
USE
of 16 years
This tool is not suitable for wet sanding
Backing pads
Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
- never run the tool without backing pad A
replaced by a qualied person
! replace damaged backing pads immediately
Do not work materials containing asbestos
(loosen/fasten 4 pad screws B)
(asbestos is considered carcinogenic)
! unplug tool before removing/mounting backing
Always disconnect plug from power source before
pads
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
Mounting of sanding sheet ④
ACCESSORIES
- mount VELCRO sanding sheet as illustrated
SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only
- if necessary, clean backing pad rst
when original accessories are used
! perforation in sanding sheet should correspond
Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged
with perforation in sanding foot
sanding sheets
! the dust suction requires the use of perforated
BEFORE USE
sanding sheets
Always check that the supply voltage is the same as
! replace worn sanding sheets in time
the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools
Dust suction ⑤
with a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to
For optimal dust pick-up performance
a 220V supply)
- mount dustbag D
Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
- empty dustbag regularly
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
! do not use dustbag when sanding metal
you start working
On/o
Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
- before switching on the tool, you should place it with
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
the entire sanding surface on the workpiece
The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
- when switching on, do not apply too much pressure
wear ear protection
on the tool
Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some
wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful
- switch on/o the tool by pushing switch E in "I"/"O"
(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic
position
reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or
! be aware of the sudden impact when the tool is
bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust
switched on
extraction device when connectable
!
Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic
from the workpiece
(such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction
Holding and guiding the tool ⑥
with additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust
!
mask and work with a dust extraction device when
coloured grip area(s)
connectable
! do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let
Follow the dust-related national requirements for the
the sanding surface do the work for you
materials you want to work with
- guide the tool parallel to the working surface and move
Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-tting
it in circles or in a cross pattern
clothes and hair protection (for long hair)
- do not tilt the tool in order to avoid deep unwanted
Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with
sanding marks
clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than
- keep ventilation slots F uncovered
by hand)
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