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Do not touch the moving sanding sheet
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Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged
sanding sheets
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When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use
vacuum cleaner and keep other persons and combustible
material from work area
BATTERIES
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The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before using your power tool for the
first time)
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Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
- SKIL battery: BR1*31****
- SKIL charger: CR1*31****
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Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
replaced
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Do not disassemble the battery
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Do not expose tool/battery to rain
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Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3 This tool accepts most commonly available multi-tool
accessories, including existing OIS and Starlock basic
accessories
4 Read the instruction manual before use
5 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
6 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
7 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
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Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
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Removing/installing the battery 2
Battery level indicator 8
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- press the battery level indicator button M to show the
current battery level.
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Changing accessories q
! remove battery from tool
- remove/mount the required accessory as illustrated
- ensure that the openings of the accessory engage into
the tabs of the tool head (any snap-in position possible)
- mount the accessory with the depressed centre
pointing downwards
- loosen/fasten screw B with hex key A
- check the tight seating of the accessory (incorrect
or not securely fastened accessories can come loose
during operation and create a hazard)
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Mounting of sanding sheet 9
- tap the dust out of the VELCRO material on sanding
pad E before mounting the sanding sheet
- mount VELCRO sanding sheet H as illustrated
! 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 VELCRO surface
covered with sanding paper
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Dust suction w
! remove battery from tool
- use vacuum cleaner adapter J only when working with
sanding pad E
- mount vacuum cleaner adapter J as illustrated
- connect vacuum cleaner
! do not use dust extraction device/vacuum cleaner
when sanding metal
- clean vacuum cleaner adapter J regularly for optimal
dust pick-up performance
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On/off
- switch on/off the tool by pushing switch C 2 in "I"/"O"
position
! before the accessory reaches the workpiece, the
tool should run at full speed
! before switching off the tool, you should lift it from
the workpiece
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Adjusting working speed e
- with wheel D the required oscillating frequency can
be adjusted from low (1) to high (6) (also while tool is
running)
- the optimal working speed depends on the material
and can be determined with practical trials
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Holding and guiding the tool
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s) r
- keep ventilation slots K uncovered
- do not apply too much pressure on the tool (excessive
pressure will cause excessive heat and may shorten
the service life of the accessory)
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Battery protection
Switches off the tool or prevents the tool from being
switched on, when
- the load is too high
- the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C
- the lithium-ion battery is nearly empty (to protect
against deep discharge)
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
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LED-light L t
- LED-light L automatically lights on when activating
switch C
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Depth adjustment accessory (DEPTH STOP) (not
standard included) y
APPLICATION ADVICE
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For optimal results on different materials use table
u as reference for determining the right accessory
(accessories not standard included)
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For more information see www.skil.com
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
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This tool is not intended for professional use
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Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots K 2 )
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
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If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should
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