During Use; Before Use; After Use - Skil 7338 Manual Original

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
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
5) SERVICE
a)
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS
GENERAL
This tool should not be used by people under the age
of 16 years
Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
This tool is not suitable for wet sanding
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
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
Do not work materials containing asbestos
(asbestos is considered carcinogenic)
When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not
use vacuum cleaner and keep other persons and
combustible material from work area
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)
Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
ACCESSORIES
when original accessories are used
Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged
sanding sheets

BEFORE USE

Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool
Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than
by hand)

DURING USE

The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
wear ear protection
clothes and hair protection (for long hair)
Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the
tool; direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool
Do not touch the moving sanding sheet
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

AFTER USE

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
this tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
USE
Mounting of sanding sheet 4
! disconnect the plug
-
! perforation in sanding sheet should correspond
with perforation in sanding foot
! the dust suction requires the use of perforated
sanding sheets
! always use the tool with the total sanding surface
covered with sanding paper
! replace worn sanding sheets in time
-
backwards
! before the sanding surface reaches the
workpiece, you should switch on the tool
!
from the workpiece
Dust suction 5
- connect vacuum cleaner to connection B
! do not use vacuum cleaner when sanding metal
Holding and guiding the tool 6
!
coloured grip area(s)
- guide the tool parallel to the working surface
- do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool
do the work for you
- do not tilt the tool in order to avoid unwanted sanding
marks
- keep ventilation slots C 2 uncovered
Sanding
- the amount of material removed is determined by
the selection of the sanding sheet and the applied
pressure
!
to an increase of the sanding capacity, but to
increased wear of the tool and the sanding sheet
! never use the same sanding sheet for wood and
metal
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