Skil 9780 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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c) Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

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

carrying,pullingorunpluggingthepowertool.Keep

INTRODUCTION

cordawayfromheat,oil,sharpedgesormoving

parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

• This tool is intended for grinding, cutting and deburring

electric shock.

metal and stone materials without the use of water; with

e) Whenoperatingapowertooloutdoors,usean

the appropriate accessories the tool can also be used for

extensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse. Use of a

brushing and sanding

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

• This tool is not intended for professional use

shock.

• Cuttingoperationswithabrasivecut-offwheelsare

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

onlyallowedwhenacut-offguard(availableas

unavoidable,useanearthleakagecircuitbreaker.

optionalSKILaccessory2610396584)isused

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

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of electric shock.

3)PERSONALSAFETY

TECHNICAL DATA 1

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

commonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.Donot

TOOL ELEmENTS 2

useapowertoolwhileyouaretiredorunderthe

A Spindle

influenceofdrugs,alcoholormedication. A moment

B Clamping ange

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

C Spanner

serious personal injury.

D Spindle-lock button

b) Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.Alwayswear

E Auxiliary handle

eyeprotection. Protective equipment such as dust

F Protective guard

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

G Mounting ange

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

H On/o safety switch

personal injuries.

J Ventilation slots

c) Preventunintentionalstarting.Ensuretheswitchis

k Protective guard screw

intheoff-positionbeforeconnectingtopower

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 a

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

may result in electric shock, fire 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 tool

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

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

atmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofflammable

connectedandproperlyused. Use of dust collection

liquids,gasesordust. Power tools create sparks which

can reduce dust-related hazards.

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 control.

toolforyourapplication. The correct power tool will do

2)ELECTRICALSAFETY

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

a) Powertoolplugsmustmatchtheoutlet.Never

designed.

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

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

plugswithearthed(grounded)powertools.

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

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

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.