Skil 7420 AA: INTRODUCTION 3) PERSONAL SAFETY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ① TOOL ELEMENTS ② SAFETY 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

shock.

Random orbit sander 7420

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

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

INTRODUCTION

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

 This tool is intended for dry sanding of wood, plastic,

of electric shock.

metal, ller and painted surfaces

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

 This tool is not intended for professional use

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

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common sense when operating a power tool. Do

not use a power tool while you are tired or under

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ①

moment of inattention while operating power tools may

result in serious personal injury.

TOOL ELEMENTS ②

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

A Backing pad

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

B Pad screw

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

C Sanding sheet

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

D Dust bag

personal injuries.

E On/o switch

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch

F Ventilation slots

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source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

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

SAFETY

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

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

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

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

injury.

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-

at all times. This enables better control of the power

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

tool in unexpected situations.

power tool.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

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

can be caught in moving parts.

areas invite accidents.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

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connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

can reduce dust-related hazards.

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

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

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose

tool for your application. The correct power tool will

control.

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

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

designed.

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

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

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

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plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk

repaired.

of electric shock.

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

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

the battery pack from the power tool before making

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

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

conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power

the risk of electric shock.

tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

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

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

users.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

the risk of electric shock.

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e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

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