Skil 1415 Notice Originale page 12

c) Direct the discharge of the spinning wire brush
away from you. Small particles and tiny wire fragments
may be discharged at high velocity during the use of
these brushes and may become imbedded in your skin.
GENERAL
• This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
• Only use this tool for applications without the use of water
• Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
ACCESSORIES
• SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
• Use only accessories recommended by SKIL
• For mounting/using non-SKIL accessories observe the
instructions of the manufacturer concerned
• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching
at least the highest no-load speed of the tool
• Do not use damaged, deformed or vibrating accessories
• Handle and store grinding/cutting discs carefully to avoid
chipping and cracking
• Protect accessories from impact, shock and grease
• Never use grinding discs over 32 mm (1 1/4") Ø
• Never use drill bits over 3.2 mm (1/8") Ø
• Never use a cutting disc for side grinding
• Never use reducors or adaptors to fit large-hole grinding/
cutting discs
BEFORE USE
• 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)
• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
is considered carcinogenic)
• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than
by hand)
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
• Wear protective glasses and hearing protection 4,
protective gloves and sturdy shoes; when necessary, also
wear an apron
• 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
• Ensure that the collet size corresponds with the shaft size
of the accessory
• Be sure tool is switched off when plugging in
DURING USE
• Use auxiliary handle(s), if supplied with the tool
(loss of control can cause personal injury)
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord (cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock)
• Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool;
direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool
• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
replaced by a qualified person
• Never use spindle lock while tool is running (damage
due to improper handling will be excluded from the
guarantee)
• Keep hands away from rotating accessories
• When grinding metal, sparks are generated; keep other
persons and combustible material from work area
• Keep the ventilation slots uncovered while working
• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
AFTER USE
• The accessory continues to rotate for a short time after
the tool has been switched off
• Before you put down the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
• After switching off the tool, never stop the rotation of the
accessory by a force applied against it
• Store tool in locations where temperature will not exceed
50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
5 Double insulation (no earth wire required)
6 Do not dispose of the tool 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 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
• Changing accessories 7
! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
! ensure that collet size corresponds with shaft
size of accessory
- push spindle-lock button B and hold it while you turn
collet nut D by hand until the spindle lock prevents
further rotation and loosen collet nut D with wrench E
- insert an accessory in collet C as far as possible to
minimize run-out and unbalance
- push spindle-lock button B and hold it while you
tighten collet nut D with wrench E
! avoid excessive tightening of collet nut D
! never tighten collet nut, if there is no accessory
in collet; collet may be damaged
• Changing collets 8
! switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
- push spindle-lock button B and hold it while you
remove collet nut D
- remove collet C
- insert new collet
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