User manual SKIL 1045

[. . . ] Amomentofinattentionwhileoperatingpowertools may result in serious personal injury. b) Usepersonalprotectiveequipment. Alwayswear eyeprotection. Protectiveequipmentsuchasdust mask, non-skidsafetyshoes, hardhat, orhearing protectionusedforappropriateconditionswillreduce personal injuries. c) Preventunintentionalstarting. Ensuretheswitchis intheoff-positionbeforeconnectingtopower sourceand/orbatterypack, pickinguporcarrying thetool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switchorenergisingpowertoolsthathavetheswitch oninvitesaccidents. [. . . ] Failuretofollowallinstructionslistedbelowmayresult inelectricshock, fireand/orseriousinjury. b) Donotuseaccessorieswhicharenotspecifically designedandrecommendedbythetool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attachedtoyourpowertool, itdoesnotassuresafe operation. c) Theratedspeedoftheaccessorymustbeatleast equaltothemaximumspeedmarkedonthepower tool. Accessoriesrunningfasterthantheirratedspeed can fly apart. d) Theoutsidediameterandthethicknessofyour accessorymustbewithinthecapacityratingofyour powertool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequatelyguardedorcontrolled. e) Thearboursizeofwheels, flanges, backingpadsor anyotheraccessorymustproperlyfitthespindleof thepowertool. Accessories with arbour holes that do notmatchthemountinghardwareofthepowertoolwill runoutofbalance, vibrateexcessivelyandmaycause lossofcontrol. f) Donotuseadamagedaccessory. Beforeeachuse inspecttheaccessorysuchasabrasivewheelsfor chipsandcracks, backingpadsforcracks, tearor excesswear, wirebrushesforlooseorcracked wires. Ifthepowertooloraccessoryisdropped, inspectfordamageorinstallanundamaged accessory. Afterinspectingandinstallingan accessory, positionyourselfandbystandersaway fromtheplaneoftherotatingaccessoryandrunthe powertoolatmaximumnoloadspeedforone minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test time. Depending onapplication, usefaceshield, safetygogglesor safetyglasses. Asappropriate, weardustmask, hearingprotectors, glovesandshopaproncapable ofstoppingsmallabrasiveorworkpiecefragments. Theeyeprotectionmustbecapableofstoppingflying debrisgeneratedbyvariousoperations. Thedustmask orrespiratormustbecapableoffiltratingparticles generated by your operation. h) Keepbystandersasafedistanceawayfromwork area. Anyoneenteringtheworkareamustwear personalprotectiveequipment. Fragmentsofthe workpieceorofabrokenaccessorymayflyawayand causeinjurybeyondtheimmediateareaofoperation. i) Holdthepowertoolonlybytheinsulatedgripping surfaceswhenperforminganoperationwherethe cuttingtoolmaycontacthiddenwiringoritsown powercord. Contactwitha"live"wirewillalsomake exposedmetalpartsofthepowertool"live"andshock the operator. Ifyoulosecontrol, thecordmaybecutorsnaggedand your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory. k) Neverlaythepowertooldownuntiltheaccessory hascometoacompletestop. The spinning accessory maygrabthesurfaceandpullthepowertooloutof your control. l) Donotrunthepowertoolwhilecarryingitatyour side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory couldsnagyourclothing, pullingtheaccessoryinto your body. Themotor'sfanwilldrawthedustinsidethehousing andexcessiveaccumulationofpowderedmetalmay cause electrical hazards. n) Donotoperatethepowertoolnearflammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials. 2)KICKBACKANDRELATEDWARNINGS · Kickbackisasuddenreactiontoapinchedorsnagged rotatingwheel, backingpad, brushoranyother accessory. Pinchingorsnaggingcausesrapidstallingof the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolledpowertooltobeforcedinthedirection oppositeoftheaccessory'srotationatthepointofthe binding. 7 · Forexample, ifanabrasivewheelissnaggedorpinched bytheworkpiece, theedgeofthewheelthatisentering intothepinchpointcandigintothesurfaceofthe material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. Thewheelmayeitherjumptowardorawayfromthe operator, dependingonthedirectionofthewheel's movementatthepointofpinching. Abrasivewheels may also break under these conditions. · Kickbackistheresultofpowertoolmisuseand/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can beavoidedbytakingproperprecautionsasgiven below. a) Maintainafirmgriponthepowertoolandposition yourbodyandarmtoallowyoutoresistkickback forces. Alwaysuseauxiliaryhandle, ifprovided, for maximumcontroloverkickbackortorquereaction duringstart-up. Theoperatorcancontroltorque reactionsorkickbackforces, ifproperprecautionsare taken. c) Donotpositionyourbodyintheareawherepower toolwillmoveifkickbackoccurs. Kickback will propel the tool in the direction opposite to the wheel's movementatthepointofsnagging. d) Usespecialcarewhenworkingcorners, sharp edgesetc. Avoidbouncingandsnaggingthe accessory. Corners, sharpedgesorbouncinghavea tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss ofcontrolorkickback. e) Donotattachasawchainwoodcarvingbladeor toothedsawblade. Suchbladescreatefrequent kickbackandlossofcontrol. [. . . ] beforetheaccessoryreachestheworkpiece, the toolshouldrunatfullspeed - switchoffthetoolbyreleasingtriggerJ !theaccessorycontinuestorotateforashorttime afterthetoolhasbeenswitchedoff SpeedselectionwheelK2 - with wheel K the maximum speed can be adjusted fromlowtohigh(1-6) - fordeterminingtherightspeedtable7 can be used asreference !alwaystestoutfirstonapieceofscrapmaterial Grinding8 - movethetoolbackandforthwithmoderatepressure !neveruseacuttingdiscforsidegrinding Cutting9 - do not tilt the tool while cutting - alwaysmovethetoolinsamedirectionasarrowon toolhead, inordertopreventthetoolfrombeing pushedoutofthecutinanuncontrolledmanner - donotapplypressureonthetool;letthespeedof the cutting disc do the work - do not brake cutting discs with side pressure Holdingandguidingthetool ! [. . . ]