Skil 2436 Original Instructions Manual page 6

(fasteners contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the
power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock)
• Use suitable detectors to find
hidden utility lines or call the local
utility company for assistance
(contact with electric lines can lead to
fire or electrical shock; damaging a gas
line can result in an explosion;
penetrating a water pipe will cause
property damage or an electrical shock)
• Do not work materials containing
asbestos (asbestos is considered
carcinogenic)
• Dust from material such as paint
containing lead, some wood species,
minerals and metal may be harmful
(contact with or inhalation of the dust
may cause allergic reactions and/or
respiratory diseases to the operator or
bystanders); wear a dust mask and
work with a dust extraction device
when connectable
• Certain kinds of dust are classified as
carcinogenic (such as oak and beech
dust) especially in conjunction with
additives for wood conditioning; wear a
dust mask and work with a dust
extraction device when connectable
• Follow the dust-related national
requirements for the materials you
want to work with
• In case of electrical or mechanical
malfunction, immediately switch off the
tool or unplug charger from power source
• SKIL can assure flawless functioning
of the tool only when original
accessories are used
• The tool/charger is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the tool/charger by a
person responsible for their safety
• Ensure that children do not play with
the tool/charger
• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece
clamped with clamping devices or in a
vice is held more securely than by hand)
• Do not use tool/charger when damaged;
take it to one of the officially registered
SKIL Service Stations for a safety check
• Do not use charger when cord or plug is
damaged; cord or plug should be
replaced immediately at one of the
officially registered SKIL Service Stations
• Do not disassemble charger or tool
• Ensure that switch B 2 is in the
middle (locking) position before
making any adjustments or changing
accessories as well as when carrying
or storing the tool
CHARGING/BATTERIES
• Charge battery only with the charger
that is supplied with the tool
• Do not expose tool/charger to rain
• Store tool/charger in locations where
temperature will not exceed 40°C or
drop below 0°C
• Explanation of symbols on charger
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Only use the charger indoors
5 Double insulation (no earth wire
required)
6 Fail-safe isolating transformer (the
power source is electrically separated
from the transformer output)
7 Automatic shut-off when charger gets
too hot (thermic fuse blows and
charger becomes useless)
8 Incorrect polarity of the charger
connection could cause a hazard (only
charge the battery with the charger
supplied)
9 Do not dispose of the charger together
with household waste material
0 Do not dispose of the battery together
with household waste material
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG
(U.K. ONLY):
• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or
brown (= live) wire in the cord of the
charger to the earth terminal of the plug
• If for any reason the old plug is cut off the
cord of the charger, it must be disposed
of safely and not left unattended
USE
• Charging battery !
- battery of new tools is not fully charged
! unplug the charger from the
tool after charging period has
ended thereby lengthening the
service life of the battery
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