Skil 7210 Instructions page 4

GB
INTRODUCTION
This tool is intended for dry sanding and finishing of
wood, painted surfaces, plastic and filler
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1
SAFETY
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attention to the safety instructions at the back)
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
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
We recommend to use original SKIL-accessories as
listed at the back of this instruction manual
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 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
Do not sand material containing asbestos
When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use
dustbag 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)
Wear a dust protection mask when working with
materials which produce dust that is detrimental to
health; inform yourself beforehand about the materials to
be worked on
Always direct the cord to the rear away from the tool
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
! disconnect the plug
! the dust suction requires the use of perforated
sanding sheets
! perforation in sanding sheet should correspond
with perforation in sanding foot 2
! replace worn sanding sheets in time
! always use the tool with the total sanding surface
covered with sanding paper
WHEN USING TOOL AS AN ORBITAL SANDER 3
- remove delta tip A while pushing button B
- mount rectangle C by inserting tabs in holes at a 45˚
angle and pushing it towards housing until it
snap-locks
- mount VELCRO sanding sheet as illustrated (do not
remove part 2)
WHEN USING TOOL AS A DELTA SANDER 4
- remove rectangle C while pushing button B
- mount delta tip A by inserting tabs in holes at a 45˚
angle and pushing it towards housing until it
snap-locks
- mount VELCRO sanding sheet as illustrated (remove
part 2 and keep it for using tool as an orbital sander)
Dust suction 5
- mount dust bag
- empty dustbag regularly for optimal dust pick-up
performance
! do not use dustbag when sanding metal
On/off switch
- switch on/off the tool by pushing switch D 5
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
Holding and guiding the tool 6
- guide the tool parallel to the working surface
! do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let
the sanding surface do the work for you
- do not tilt the tool in order to avoid unwanted sanding
marks
- keep the ventilation slots uncovered
APPLICATION ADVICE
Use the tool as an orbital sander for large working
surfaces (wooden table-tops, floors, doors, stairsteps, etc.)
7 8 9
Use the tool as a delta-sander for edged, narrow and
other hard-to-reach places on your workpiece
(window-frames, staircases, furniture, etc.) 8 9
When the foampad of the delta-tip is worn or damaged
at the top, you may extend its service life twice by
tearing it off, turning it 120˚ and putting it back
(also applicable to delta sanding sheet) 0
Never use the same sanding sheet for wood and metal
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