Skil 666 Instructions page 5

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS
Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
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other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the
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tool; direct the cord to the rear away from the tool
When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and
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ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
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capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
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immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
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when original accessories are used
This tool should not be used by people under the age of
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16 years
The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
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wear ear protection
If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
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not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
Never use tool when cord is damaged; have it replaced
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by a qualified person
Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
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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
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Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
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is considered carcinogenic)
When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use
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dustbag and keep other persons and combustible
material from work area
Do not touch the moving sanding sheet
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Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged
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sanding sheets
Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-fitting
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clothes and hair protection (for long hair)
Take protective measures when during work dust
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can develop that is harmful to one's health,
combustible or explosive (some dusts are considered
carcinogenic); wear a dust mask and work with dust/chip
extraction when connectable
Always disconnect plug from power source before
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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
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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
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tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
TOOL ELEMENTS 2
A On/off switch
B Dust bag
USE
Mounting of sanding sheet 3
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! disconnect the plug
! 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 sanding surface
covered with sanding paper
Dust suction 4
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- empty dustbag B regularly for optimal dust pick-up
performance
! do not use dustbag when sanding metal
On/off switch
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- switch on/off the tool by pushing switch A 2
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 5
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- 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
Move the tool in straight movements in line with the
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grain
- for sanding bare wood surfaces
- for extra fine finishing
Never use the same sanding sheet for wood and metal
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Recommended sanding sheet grits:
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coarse - for removing paint;
for sanding of extremely rough wood
medium - for sanding of rough or plain wood
fine - for smoothing of wood;
for finishing of bare wood;
for smoothing surfaces with old paint
Use different grit sizes when the working surface is
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rough:
- start sanding with coarse or medium grit
- finish with fine grit
For more tips see www.skileurope.com
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GUARANTEE / ENVIRONMENT
Always keep tool and cord clean (especially the
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ventilation slots)
- remove adhering sanding dust with a brush
! disconnect the plug before cleaning
This SKIL product is guaranteed in accordance with
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statutory/country-specific regulations; damage due to
normal wear and tear, overload or improper handling will
be excluded from the guarantee
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