b) If the use of a guard is recommended for wire
brushing, do not allow any interference of the wire
wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel or brush
may expand in diameter due to work load and
centrifugal forces.
GENERAL
• Only use this tool for dry grinding/cutting
• Only use the fl anges which are supplied with this tool
• This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
• Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
ACCESSORIES
• SKIL can assure fl awless functioning of the tool only
when the correct accessories are used which can be
obtained from your SKIL dealer
• For mounting/using non-SKIL accessories observe the
instructions of the manufacturer concerned
• Never use reducors or adaptors to fi t large-hole
grinding/cutting discs
• Never use accessories with a "blind" threaded hole
smaller than M14 x 21 mm
OUTDOOR USE
• Connect the tool via a fault current (FI) circuit breaker
with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum
BEFORE USE
• Before using the tool for the fi rst time, it is
recommended to receive practical information
• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or
call the local utility company for assistance (contact
with electric lines can lead to fi re or electrical shock;
damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;
penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or
an electrical shock)
• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
is considered carcinogenic)
• 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 classifi ed 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
• Be careful when cutting grooves, especially in
supporting walls (slots in supporting walls are subject to
country-specifi c regulations; these regulations are to be
observed under all circumstances)
• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than
by hand)
• Do not clamp the tool in a vice
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with
a capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
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DURING USE
• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
• In case of current interruption or when the plug is
AFTER USE
• After switching off the tool, never stop the rotation of
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
• If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this
USE
• Mounting of accessories 5
• Mounting of auxiliary handle E 6
• Removing/mounting/adjusting of protective guard F 7
• Before using the tool
• On/off locking switch H 8
10
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the
plug; never use the tool with a damaged cord
immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
accidentally pulled out, unlock the on/off switch H 2
immediately and put it in the OFF-position in order to
prevent uncontrolled restarting
the accessory by a lateral force applied against it
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
! disconnect the plug
- clean spindle A and all parts to be mounted
- tighten clamping fl ange B with spanner C while
pushing spindle-lock button D
! push spindle-lock button D only when spindle A is
at a standstill
- for removing accessories handle vice-versa
! grinding/cutting discs become very hot during use;
do not touch them until they have cooled down
! always mount backing pad when using sanding
accessories
! never use a grinding/cutting disc without the label
("blotter") which is glued onto it
! disconnect the plug
! disconnect the plug
! ensure that the closed side of the protective
guard always points to the operator
- ensure that accessory is correctly mounted and fi rmly
tightened
- check if accessory runs freely by turning it by hand
- test-run tool for at least 30 seconds at highest no-
load speed in a safe position
- stop immediately in case of considerable vibration or
other defects and check tool to determine the cause
- switch on tool 8a
! be aware of the sudden impact when the tool is
switched on
! before the accessory reaches the workpiece,
the tool should run at full speed
- lock switch 8b
- unlock switch/switch off tool 8c