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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS
● Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
● Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the
tool; direct the cord to the rear away from the tool
● When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
● Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
● In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
● SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
● This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
● The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
wear ear protection
● If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
● Never use tool when cord is damaged; have it replaced
by a qualified person
● 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)
● This tool is not suitable for wet sanding
● Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
is considered carcinogenic)
● When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use
dustbag and keep other persons and combustible
material from work area
● Do not touch the moving sanding sheet
● Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged
sanding sheets
● Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-fitting
clothes and hair protection (for long hair)
● Take protective measures when during work dust
can develop that is harmful to one's health,
combustible or explosive (some dusts are considered
carcinogenic); wear a dust mask and work with dust/chip
extraction when connectable
● Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
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 off the cord of this
tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
TOOL ELEMENTS 2
A On/off switch
B Dust bag
USE
● Mounting of sanding sheet 3
! disconnect the plug
! the dust suction requires the use of perforated
sanding sheets
! perforation in sanding sheet should correspond
with perforation in sanding foot
! replace worn sanding sheets in time
! always use the tool with the total sanding surface
covered with sanding paper
● Dust suction 4
- empty dustbag B regularly for optimal dust pick-up
performance
! do not use dustbag when sanding metal
● On/off switch
- switch on/off the tool by pushing switch A 2
forward/backwards
! before the sanding surface reaches the
workpiece, you should switch on the tool
! before switching off the tool, you should lift it
from the workpiece
● Holding and guiding the tool 5
- guide the tool parallel to the working surface
! do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let
the sanding surface do the work for you
- do not tilt the tool in order to avoid unwanted sanding
marks
- keep the ventilation slots uncovered
APPLICATION ADVICE
● Move the tool in straight movements in line with the
grain
- for sanding bare wood surfaces
- for extra fine finishing
● Never use the same sanding sheet for wood and metal
● Recommended sanding sheet grits:
coarse - for removing paint;
for sanding of extremely rough wood
medium - for sanding of rough or plain wood
fine - for smoothing of wood;
for finishing of bare wood;
for smoothing surfaces with old paint
● Use different grit sizes when the working surface is
rough:
- start sanding with coarse or medium grit
- finish with fine grit
● For more tips see www.skileurope.com
GUARANTEE / ENVIRONMENT
● Always keep tool and cord clean (especially the
ventilation slots)
- remove adhering sanding dust with a brush
! disconnect the plug before cleaning
● This SKIL product is guaranteed in accordance with
statutory/country-specific regulations; damage due to
normal wear and tear, overload or improper handling will
be excluded from the guarantee
