d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power
tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool's
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 MIXERS
• 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)
• Never use the tool without the protection frame
• Never use the tool in or near an explosive atmosphere
• Never mix combustible substances
• Never reach with your hand or any other object into the
mixing container during mixing
• Wear protective gloves, close-fi tting clothes and sturdy
shoes
• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
wear ear protection
• 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
• On/off 4
• Switch locking for continuous use 5
! be aware of the forces that occur as a result of
jamming; hold the tool firmly with both hands and
take a secure stance
• Speed control for smooth starting 6
• Maximum speed control 7
With wheel C 2 the maximum speed can be adjusted
from low to high (A-E)
- switch on the tool
- lock the switch
- turn wheel C to select maximum speed
• Protection frame 8
- for protecting the tool
- for guiding the tool
- for putting aside the tool in a simple way
- mount protection frame D before using the tool for
the fi rst time
! never use the tool without the protection frame
• Operating the tool
- mount mixing paddle F onto spindle E with both a
blade wrench 19 and a blade wrench 24 (not
standard included) 9
- connect plug to power source
- ensure the mixing container is securely positioned on
the fl oor
- dip the mixing paddle into the blending substance
before switching on the tool, and then gradually
increase the blending speed by putting more
pressure on trigger A 2 (so that the substance will
not splash around and the tool will not be
overloaded)
! switch the tool off only when the mixing paddle is
in the mixing container
• Holding and guiding the tool 0
! always hold the tool firmly with both hands
GUARANTEE / ENVIRONMENT
• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially the
ventilation slots)
- clean the tool with a dry, soft cloth (do not use
cleaning agents or solvents)
- clean ventilation slots G 2 regularly with a brush or
compressed air
! disconnect the plug before cleaning
• This SKIL product is guaranteed in accordance with
statutory/country-specifi c regulations; damage due to
normal wear and tear, overload or improper handling will
be excluded from the guarantee
• In case of a complaint, send the tool undismantled
together with proof of purchase to your dealer or the
nearest SKIL service station (addresses as well as the
service diagram of the tool are listed on
www.skileurope.com)
• Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and
packaging together with household waste material
(only for EU countries)
- in observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on
waste of electric and electronic equipment and its
implementation in accordance with national law,
electric tools that have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility
- symbol ! will remind you of this when the need for
disposing occurs
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