Skil 9345 AG: DURING USE AFTER USE USE

• Usesuitabledetectorstofindhiddenutilitylinesor

! whenspindleAislocked,switchJ/Kcannotbe

callthelocalutilitycompanyforassistance (contact

activated

with electric lines can lead to re or electrical shock;

- press button E to unlock spindle A

damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;

- for removing accessories handle vice-versa

penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or

! grinding/cuttingdiscsbecomeveryhotduring

an electrical shock)

use;donottouchthemuntiltheyhavecooled

• Donotworkmaterialscontainingasbestos (asbestos

down

is considered carcinogenic)

! alwaysmountbackingpadwhenusingsanding

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

accessories

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

! neveruseagrinding/cuttingdiscwithoutthelabel

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

(“blotter”)whichisgluedontoit(ifprovided)

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

• Mounting of auxiliary handle F 6

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

! disconnecttheplug

extractiondevicewhenconnectable

• Removing/mounting/adjusting of protective guard G 7

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

! disconnecttheplug

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

! ensurethattheclosedsideoftheprotective

additives for wood conditioning; wearadustmaskand

guardalwayspointstotheoperator

workwithadustextractiondevicewhenconnectable

- if necessary, adjust protective guard G by tightening

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

screw X which is pre-set at manufacturing (ensure

materials you want to work with

thattheprotectiveguardisclosed)

• Be careful when cutting grooves, especially in supporting

• Before using the tool

walls (slots in supporting walls are subject to country-

- ensure that accessory is correctly mounted and rmly

specic regulations; these regulations are to be observed

tightened

under all circumstances)

- check if accessory runs freely by turning it by hand

• Securetheworkpiece (a workpiece clamped with

- test-run tool for at least 30 seconds at highest no-load

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

speed in a safe position

by hand)

- stop immediately in case of considerable vibration or

• Do not clamp the tool in a vice

other defects and check tool to determine the cause

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

• On/o (two locking switch positions) 8

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

! beawareofthesuddenimpactwhenthetoolis

DURING USE

switchedon

• Inrush currents cause short-time voltage drops; under

! beforetheaccessoryreachestheworkpiece,the

unfavourable power supply conditions, other equipment

toolshouldrunatfullspeed

may be aected (if the system impedance of the power

! beforeswitchingoffthetool,youshouldliftit

supply is lower than 0,104 + j0,065 Ohm, disturbances

fromtheworkpiece

are unlikely to occur); if you need further clarication, you

! theaccessorycontinuestorotateforashorttime

may contact your local power supply authority

afterthetoolhasbeenswitchedoff

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

• Two hand positions 9

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

• Grinding 0

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

- move the tool back and forth with moderate pressure

replaced by a qualied person

! neveruseacuttingdiscforsidegrinding

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

• Cutting !

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

- do not tilt the tool while cutting

• In case of current interruption or when the plug is

- always move the tool in same direction as arrow on

accidentally pulled out, unlock the on/o switch J 2

tool head, in order to prevent the tool from being

immediately in order to prevent uncontrolled restarting

pushed out of the cut in an uncontrolled manner

AFTER USE

- do not apply pressure on the tool; let the speed of the

• After switching o the tool, never stop the rotation of the

cutting disc do the work

accessory by a lateral force applied against it

- the working speed of the cutting disc depends on the

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

material to be cut

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

- do not brake cutting discs with side pressure

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

• Holding and guiding the tool

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

! whileworking,alwaysholdthetoolatthe

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

grey-colouredgriparea(s)@

- always hold the tool rmly with both hands, so you will

have full control of the tool at all times

USE

- pay attention to the direction of rotation; always hold

• Mounting of accessories 5

the tool so, that sparks and grinding/cutting dust y

! disconnecttheplug

away from the body

- clean spindle A and all parts to be mounted

- provide for a secure stance

- push spindle-lock button D

- keep ventilation slots L 2 uncovered

- tighten clamping ange B with key C

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