General Safety Rules
! WARNING | “READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other basic safety precautions |
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Work Area
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
MAKE WORKSHOP
With padlocks, master switches.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
Personal Safety
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL
Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
DON’T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
STAY ALERT
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not op- erate tool when you are tired. Do not operate while under medication or while using alcohol or other drug.
DRESS PROPERLY
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and
USE SAFETY GOGGLES
Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear plugs during extended periods of operation.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE
When not in use, before servicing, when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE
In working order, and in proper adjustment and alignment.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES
When not in use, before servicing, when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING
Make sure the switch is in the “OFF” (“O”) position before plugging in tool.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL OR ITS STAND
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the tool or its stand to reach them.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, mounting and any other con- ditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly replaced.
ALL REPAIRS, ELECTRICAL OR MECHANICAL, SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED ONLY BY TRAINED REPAIRMEN.
Contact the nearest Skil Factory Service Center, Authorized Service Station or other competent repair service.
USE ONLY SKIL REPLACEMENT PARTS;
Any others may create a hazard.
THE USE OF ANY OTHER ACCESSORIES NOT SPECI- FIED IN THE CURRENT SKIL CATALOG MAY CREATE A HAZARD.
Tool Use
DON’T FORCE TOOL
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL
Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
SECURE WORK
Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
DIRECTION OF FEED
Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED
Turn power off. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
Tool Care
DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE TOOL
These tools are precision built. Any alteration or modification not specified is misuse and may result in dangerous con- ditions.
AVOID GASEOUS AREAS
Do not operate electric tools in gaseous or explosive atmo- spheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and may re- sult in a dangerous condition.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor- mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing ac- cessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect ex- tension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
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