User manual SKIL 2466

[. . . ] Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. [. . . ] Carpeting and other heat insulating surfaces block proper air circulation which may cause overheating of the charger and battery pack. If smoke or melting of the case are observed unplug the charger immediately and do not use the battery pack or charger. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Skil may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. For example, to protect terminals from shorting DO NOT place batteries in a tool box or pocket with nails, screws, keys, etc. WARNING when batteries are not in Tool or charger, always place protective cap onto end of battery pack. WARNING semble the battery or remove any component projecting from the battery terminals. Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting. NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES If equipped with a nickel-cadmium battery, the battery must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. "The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alterative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area, or return your batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service Center for recycling. * BATTERY CHARGED CONDITION INDICATOR The battery is equipped with a charged condition indicator (Fig. The indicator lights show the charged condition of the battery during the working process. by pressing the battery fuel indicator button , the charged condition can be checked. When all three lights are illuminated, this indicates the battery pack is fully charged. When only two lights illuminate, this indicates the battery pack is partially charged. When only one light illuminates, this indicates the battery pack is slightly charged. When no lights illuminate, this indicates the battery pack is completely discharged. DRILL BIT AND SCREW STORAGE COMPARTMENT Your tool is equipped with a handy bit and screw storage compartment in the housing of your tool (Fig. * DRILL BIT STORAGE COMPARTMENT AND QUICK REFERENCE GAUGE Your tool may be equipped with a bit storage compartment and quick reference gauge located on top of your tool. The quick reference gauge will allow you to identify the size of drill bits, and standard or metric screws. * STUD FINDER Your tool may be equipped with a stud finder located on top of your tool. [. . . ] DRILLING MASONRY Soft materials such as brick are relatively easy to drill. Concrete however, will require much more pressure to keep the bit from spinning. Safe operating speed is not exceeded by the nameplate speed of the tool. When using polishing bonnets, always be sure the excess string that secures the bonnet is tucked well within the bonnet during operation. [. . . ]