Skil 7361 AA - Manual (Page 6)

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operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in
accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
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 the 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
• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than
by hand)
• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
is considered carcinogenic)
• Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents (the
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and
excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause
electrical hazards)
• When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use
dustbox 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)
• 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); wear a dust mask and work with a dust
extraction device when connectable
• Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic (such
as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with
additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and
work with a dust extraction device when
connectable
• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the
materials you want to work with
• 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
USE
• Mounting of sanding sheet 4
! 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
• 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
• Dust suction 5
- empty dustbox B regularly for optimal dust pick-up
performance
- remove dustbox B by pushing knob C to the left and
hold it in that position while pulling dustbox B
backwards
- mount dustbox B by sliding it back until it clicks into
place
! do not use dustbox when sanding metal
• Pressure control 6 (7366)
Warns the user when applying too much pressure on the
tool while working (too much pressure reduces the
sanding performance)
- green light 1 turns on when running tool is placed on
workpiece
- green light 2 turns on in case of pressure
- green light 3 turns on in case of increased pressure
- red light 4 turns on when pressure is too high
• Speed control (7361)
For optimal sanding results on different materials
- with wheel E 2 you can set the desired sanding speed
- adjust speed to grit size used
- before starting a job, find the optimal speed and grit by
testing out on spare material