Skil 9105 - General Safety Rules - for All Power Tools; Work Area; Personal Safety

“READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS?’ Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identified by BULLET (+)
| symbol listed BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury.
General Safety Rules — for all Power Tools
Work Area
* KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN. Ciutiered areas and benches
invite accidents.
* AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Don't use power
tools in damp or wet locations. Do not expose power tools to rain.
Keep work area well Hit.
¢ AVOID GASEOUS AREAS. Do not operate portable electric
tools in explosive atmospheres in presence of flammable liquids
or gases. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks
might ignite fumes.
* KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors contact tool or
extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
Personal Safety
* GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact
with grounded surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerator enclosures. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors, where damp or wet
ground may be encountered. A Ground Fault Circuit interrupter
protected power line must be used for these conditions.
* DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair cover-
ing to contain long hair.
° USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES or
glasses with side shields. Wear hearing protection during ex-
tended use of power tools and dust mask for dusty operations.
° STAY ALERT. USE COMMON SENSE. Watch what you are
doing. Do not operate tool when you are tired or under influence
of drugs.
* REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit
of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from tool before turning it on.
* AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don’t carry plugged in tool
with finger on switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugged in.
* DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
* BEFORE CONNECTING THE TOOL to a power source (recep-
tacle, outlet, etc.), be sure voltage supplied is the same as that
specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with valt-
age greaisr than that specified for the tool can result in serious
injury to the user — as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO
NOT piug in the tool. Using a power source with voltage less than
the namepiate rating is harmful to the motor.
“VOLTS AC” designated tools are for Alternating Current 50-60 Hz
only. “VOLTS DC" designated tools are for Direct Current. Do not.
use AC designated tools with DC power source. Do not use
electronic speed controlled tools with DC power source.
Tool Use and Care
* DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and sajer at the
rate for which it was designed.
¢ USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force smail tool or attachment to
do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not
intended —~ for example; don’t use circular saw for cutting tree
limbs or logs.
* SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer
than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
* DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp
edges. Always keep cord from spinning blade, bits or any other
moving part while the tool is in use.
* OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used
outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors and
marked with suffix W-A (for UL), or W (for CSA). Refer to
“Recommended Sizes of Extension Cords” Table.
* THE USE OF ANY OTHER ACCESSORIES not specified in
this manual may create a hazard.
* DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use; before servicing;
when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
¢ STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored
in dry, high or locked up place — out of the reach of children.
¢ DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE TOOL. These tools are precision
built. Any alteration or modification not specified is misuse and
may result ina dangerous condition.
* MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep icols sharp and clean
for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubri-
cating and changing accessories. Inspect too! cords periodically
and if damaged, have repaired by an authorized service facility.
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
* CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of paris, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced. Have defective switches
replaced. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
° ALL REPAIRS ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL, should be
attempted only by trained repairmen. Contact the nearest Skil
Factory Service Center, or Authorized Ski! Service Station or
other competent repair service. Use only Skil replacement parts:
any other may create a hazard.
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