Skil 7300 - Manual (Page 9)

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SLIDE "ON/OFF" SWITCH
The tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch
located on the front of the motor housing
(Fig. 9).
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" slide the switch
button down to the “I” position.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF" slide the switch
button down to the “O” position.
Hold the tool with both hands while starting
the tool, since torque from the motor can
cause the tool to twist.
Operating Instructions
DUST COLLECTION CANISTER
The integral dust extraction system collects
sanding dust in canister supplied with your
sander. For maximum efficiency, the dust
canister should be emptied frequently during
operation.
Your tool is equipped with
a dust canister, empty it
frequently, after completion of sanding
and before storing the sander. Be
extremely careful of dust disposal, materials
in fine particle form may be explosive. Do
not throw sanding dust on an open fire.
Combustion from mixture of varnishes,
lacquers, polyurethane, oil or water with dust
particles can occur if there is a static
discharge, spark introduced in the box, or
excessive heat.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
DUST CANISTER
To remove dust canister , simply pull away
from the tool (Fig. 10). To install dust
canister, align dust port with hole in canister
and push canister onto tool.
CLEANING AND EMPTYING THE
DUST CANISTER
To empty canister, hold canister as shown
and maintain a firm grip (Fig. 10). Knock
excess dust out of the canister, or remove
dust with your fingers or a soft brush.
SLIDE
"ON/OFF"
SWITCH
! WARNING
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
DUST PORT
DUST
CANISTER
BUILT IN WORK LIGHT
Your tool is also equipped with a light that
turns on automatically when the switch is
activated, for better visibility when sanding
in poorly lighted areas (Fig. 11).
FIG. 11
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