Skil 7292 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 3

Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely
control the power tool.
Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may
affect the power tools operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
Unplug the sander before changing
accessories. Accidental start-ups may occur
if sander is plugged in while changing an
accessory.
Your tool is equipped with 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
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Safety Rules for Orbital Sanders
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Use clamps or other practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against
your body is unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule
for your tool. When cleaning a tool be
careful not to disassemble any portion of
the tool since internal wires may be misplaced
or pinched or safety guard return springs
may be improperly mounted. Certain
cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
plastic parts.
Risk of injury to user, power cord must only be
serviced by a Bosch Factory Service Center
or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
water with dust particles can occur if there is
a static discharge, spark introduced in the
box, or excessive heat.
Always wear eye and respiratory
protection for dusty applications and
when sanding overhead. Sanding particles
can be absorbed by your eyes and inhaled
easily and may cause health complications.
Use special precautions when sanding
chemically pressure treated lumber, paint
that may be lead based, or any other
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