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• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some
wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful
(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic
reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or
bystanders);
• Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic
(such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction
with additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust
• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the
materials you want to work with
• Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-tting
clothes and hair protection (for long hair)
• (a workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than
by hand)
• When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not
use dust bag/dust box and keep other persons and
combustible material from work area
DURING USE
• Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool;
direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool
• Do not touch the moving sanding sheet
• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug
• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
AFTER USE
• When you put away the tool, switch o the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL
3
Read the instruction manual before use
4
Double insulation (no earth wire required)
5
Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste
material
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
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 this
tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended
USE
• Backing pads
- never run the tool without backing pad A or B, or
baseplate C
- use the correct backing pad for the corresponding
application (see Application Advice)
!
• Changing backing pads
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- remove VELCRO sanding sheet
- remove pad screw D with hex key E
- mount backing pad A or B as illustrated
- if necessary, clean backing pad rst
- fasten pad screw D with hex key E
!
pad screw D
!
pads
!
c)
Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
d)
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e)
Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g)
performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h)
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5) SERVICE
a)
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS
GENERAL
• This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
• This tool is not suitable for wet sanding
• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
replaced by a qualied person
• (asbestos
is considered carcinogenic)
•
ACCESSORIES
• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
• Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged
sanding sheets
BEFORE USE
• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with
a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a
220V supply)
• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A); wear
ear protection
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