Skil 2436 AA User Manual

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(fasteners contacting a “live” wire may

make exposed metal parts of the

power tool “live” and could give the

operator an electric shock)

• Use suitable detectors to find

hidden utility lines or call the local

utility company for assistance

(contact with electric lines can lead to

fire or electrical shock; damaging a gas

line can result in an explosion;

penetrating a water pipe will cause

property damage or an electrical shock)

• Do not work materials containing

asbestos (asbestos is considered

carcinogenic)

• 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

• In case of electrical or mechanical

malfunction, immediately switch off the

tool or unplug charger from power source

• SKIL can assure flawless functioning

of the tool only when original

accessories are used

• The tool/charger is not intended for use

by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been

given supervision or instruction

concerning use of the tool/charger by a

person responsible for their safety

• Ensure that children do not play with

the tool/charger

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece

clamped with clamping devices or in a

vice is held more securely than by hand)

• Do not use tool/charger when damaged;

take it to one of the officially registered

SKIL Service Stations for a safety check

• Do not use charger when cord or plug is

damaged; cord or plug should be

replaced immediately at one of the

officially registered SKIL Service Stations

• Do not disassemble charger or tool

• Ensure that switch B 2 is in the

middle (locking) position before

making any adjustments or changing

accessories as well as when carrying

or storing the tool

CHARGING/BATTERIES

• Charge battery only with the charger

that is supplied with the tool

• Do not expose tool/charger to rain

• Store tool/charger in locations where

temperature will not exceed 40°C or

drop below 0°C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON

CHARGER
3

Read the instruction manual before use

Only use the charger indoors

Double insulation (no earth wire

required)

Fail-safe isolating transformer (the

power source is electrically separated

from the transformer output)

Automatic shut-off when charger gets

too hot (thermic fuse blows and

charger becomes useless)

Incorrect polarity of the charger

connection could cause a hazard (only

charge the battery with the charger

supplied)

Do not dispose of the charger together

with household waste material

Do not dispose of the battery 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 the

charger to the earth terminal of the plug

• If for any reason the old plug is cut off the

cord of the charger, it must be disposed

of safely and not left unattended

USE

• Charging battery !

- battery of new tools is not fully charged

! unplug the charger from the

tool after charging period has

ended thereby lengthening the

service life of the battery