Skil 7500 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 8

SM 2610930928 6-05
Your tool is equipped with
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WARNING
a dust canister, empty it
frequently, after completion of sanding and
before storing the sander. Be extremely
careful of dust disposal, materials in fine
particle form may be explosive. Do not throw
sanding dust on an open fire. Combustion from
mixture of varnishes, lacquers, polyurethane,
oil or water with dust particles can occur if
there is a static discharge, spark introduced in
the box, or excessive heat.
FIG. 4
VACUUM ADAPTER
For maximum dust collection when the dust
canister has been removed, use the vacuum
adapter supplied and a shop vacuum cleaner.
INSTALLING VACUUM ADAPTER
To install vacuum adapter: Remove dust
canister (Fig. 3). Align dust port with hole in
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CLEANING AND EMPTYING THE DUST CANISTER
DUST PORT
VACUUM
ADAPTER
To empty canister, hold canister and maintain
a firm grip. Firmly push upward on tab on
corner of lid, and remove from canister (Fig. 4).
Knock excess dust out of the microfilter, or
remove dust with your fingers or a soft brush
(Fig. 5). You may notice that all the dust may
not come out of the canister. This will not affect
sanding performance but will reduce dust
collection efficiency.
NOTE: Do not wash the micro filter with soap
and water. Dust may become more firmly
lodged in the pores, which will reduce dust
collection, and damage the micro filter.
FIG. 5
vacuum adapter and push onto tool until firmly
seated (Fig. 6). Attach 1-1/4" vacuum hose to
the vacuum adapter.
To remove vacuum adapter: Grasp vacuum
adapter and pull away from tool.
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FIG. 6
VACUUM
HOSE