SM 2610957105
General Safety Rules
! | WARNING | “READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other basic safety | |
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Work Area
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY
Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
MAKE WORKSHOP
With padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
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 the tool in the 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 operate tool when you are tired. Do not operate while under medication or while using alcohol or other drugs.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL
Do not wear lose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES
Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear plugs during extended periods of operation. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
DISCONNECT TOOLS 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.
REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure the switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in tool.
GROUND ALL TOOLS
This tool is equipped with an approved
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 conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly replaced.
!WARNING 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.
!WARNING Use only Skil replacement parts; any others may create a hazard.
!WARNING The use of any other accessories not specified in the current Skil catalog,
may create a hazard.
“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”
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