SKIL MASTERS 7640 Notice Originale page 7

In case belt runs off tool (mostly caused by inferior belt
quality), you should
- switch on the tool
- turn knob F 2 till the sanding belt is running in line
with the flat side of the tool
- use new belt, if belt still runs off tool
• Dust suction 6
- empty dustbag regularly for optimal dust pick-
up performance
- when using tool with vacuum cleaner, mount vacuum
cleaner adaptor H as illustrated
! do not use dustbag/vacuum cleaner when
sanding metal
• Auxiliary handle 7
- loosen knob K almost completely
- adjust handle J to desired position
- tighten knob K firmly
• Mounting of sanding frame 8
- mount sanding frame L for equalizing surfaces without
scratches or grooves, and ensure it is in place securely
! sanding frame L becomes hot during use; do not
touch it before it has cooled down
! remove sanding frame L before storing the tool
• Holding and guiding the tool 9
- guide the tool parallel to the working surface
! while working, always hold the tool at the
grey-coloured grip area(s)
! 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 ventilation slots M 2 uncovered
APPLICATION ADVICE
• For sanding bare wood surfaces move the tool in straight
movements in line with the grain
• For sanding all other surfaces move the tool in oval
movements over the material
• For stationary use mount tool on workbench or vice 0
• Never use the same sanding belt for wood and metal
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation
slots M 2)
- remove adhering sanding dust with a brush
! disconnect the plug before cleaning
• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be
carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
power tools
- send the tool undismantled together with proof of
purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of
the tool are listed on www.skilmasters.com)
ENVIRONMENT
• Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and
packaging together with household waste material
(only for EU countries)
- in observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on
waste of electric and electronic equipment and its
implementation in accordance with national law,
electric tools that have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility
- symbol ! will remind you of this when the need for
disposing occurs
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
• We declare under our sole responsibility that this product
is in conformity with the following standards or
standardized documents: EN 60745, EN 61000,
EN 55014, in accordance with the provisions of the
directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC
• Technical file at: SKIL Europe BV (PT-SEU/PJE),
4825 BD Breda, NL
22.03.2011
NOISE/VIBRATION
• Measured in accordance with EN 60745 the sound
pressure level of this tool is 90 dB(A) and the sound
power level 101 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and the
vibration 6.3 m/s² (hand-arm method; uncertainty
K = 1.5 m/s²)
• The vibration emission level has been measured in
accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745; it
may be used to compare one tool with another and as a
preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when
using the tool for the applications mentioned
- using the tool for different applications, or with different
or poorly maintainted accessories, may significantly
increase the exposure level
- the times when the tool is switched off or when it is
running but not actually doing the job, may significantly
reduce the exposure level
! protect yourself against the effects of vibration
by maintaining the tool and its accessories,
keeping your hands warm, and organizing your
work patterns
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