2.
General Safety Rules
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 KID-PROOF
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 3-conductor
cord and a 3 prong grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle. The green
conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never
connect the green wire to a live terminal.
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.
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
specified in the current Skil catalog,
may create a hazard.
“SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS”
“READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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