Skil 3008 Original Instructions Manual page 9

the power tool before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing power tools. Suc h
prevent ive s a fet y m eas u res reduc e t h e ris k of s t art ing t h e
pow er t ool ac c ident ally .
d) 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.
P ow er t ools are dangerous in t h e h ands of unt rained
us e rs .
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many ac c ident s are c aus e d
by poorly m aint ained pow er t ools .
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. P roperly
m aint ained c ut t ing t ools w it h s h
likely t o bind and are eas i er t o c ont rol.
g) 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 t h os e int ended c ould res u lt in a h az ardous s i t uat ion.
h ) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery h andles and
gras p ing s u rfac es do not allow for s a fe h andling and
c ont rol of t h e t ool in unex p ec t ed s i t uat ions .
5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A c h arger t h at is s u it able for one t y pe
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
anot h er bat t ery pac k.
b) Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. U s e of any ot h er bat t ery pac ks m ay
create a risk of injury and fire.
c ) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Sh ort ing t h e bat t ery t erm inals t oget h er m ay c aus e burns
or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liq uid
ejec t ed from t h e bat t ery m ay c aus e irrit at ion or burns .
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury .
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 1 3 0° C m ay c aus e ex p los i on.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. C h arging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
6) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. Th is
w ill ens u re t h at t h e s a fet y of t h e pow er t ool is m aint ained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Servic e
arp c ut t ing edges are les s
of bat t ery pac ks s h
m anufac t urer or aut h oriz ed s e rvic e providers .
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORDLESS DRILL/
DRIVERS
1) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS
a) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory or fastener may contact hidden wiring.
C ut t ing ac c es s o ry and fas t eners c ont ac t ing a " live" w ire
m ay m ake ex p os e d m et al part s of t h e pow er t ool " live"
and c ould give t h e operat or an elec t ric s h
2) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING LONG DRILL
BITS
a) Never operate at higher speed than the maximum
speed rating of the drill bit. At h igh er s p eeds , t h e bit is
likely t o bend if allow ed t o rot at e freely w it h out c ont ac t ing
t h e w orkpiec e, res ult ing in pers o nal injury .
b) Always start drilling at low speed and with the bit
tip in contact with the workpiece. At h igh er s p eeds ,
t h e bit is likely t o bend if allow ed t o rot at e freely w it h out
c ont ac t ing t h e w orkpiec e, res u lt ing in pers o nal injury .
c ) Apply pressure only in direct line with the bit and do
not apply excessive pressure. Bit s c an bend c aus i ng
breakage or los s of c ont rol, res u lt ing in pers o nal injury .
GENERAL
• Dus t from m at erial s u c h as paint c ont aining lead, s o m e
w ood s p ec ies , m inerals and m et al m ay be h arm ful
( c ont ac t w it h or inh alat ion of t h e dus t m ay c aus e allergic
reac t ions and/ or res p irat ory dis e as e s t o t h e operat or or
by s t anders ) ; wear a dust mask and work with a dust
extraction device when connectable
• Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic
( s u c h as oak and beec h dus t ) es p ec ially in c onjunc t ion
w it h addit ives for w ood c ondit ioning; wear a dust
mask and work with a dust extraction device when
connectable
• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the
m at erials y ou w ant t o w ork w it h
• Do not work materials containing asbestos ( as b es t os
is c ons i dered c arc inogenic )
• Ensure that switch F 2 is in t h e m iddle ( loc king) pos i t ion
before m aking any adjus t m ent s or c h anging ac c es s o ries
as w ell as w h en c arry ing or s t oring t h e t ool
ACCESSORIES
• SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
w h en original ac c es s o ries are us e d
• U s e only ac c es s o ries w it h an allow able s p eed m at c h ing
at leas t t h e h igh es t no- load s p eed of t h e t ool
BEFORE USE
• Avoid dam age t h at c an be c aus e d by s c rew s , nails and
ot h er elem ent s in y our w orkpiec e; rem ove t h em
y ou s t art w orking
• Secure the workpiece ( a w orkpiec e c lam ped w it h
c lam ping devic es or in a vic e is h eld m ore s e c urely t h an
by h and)
• 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
s h oc k; dam aging a gas line c an res u lt in an ex p los i on;
penet rat ing a w at er pipe w ill c aus e propert y dam age or
an elec t ric al s h oc k)
BATTERIES
• The battery supplied is partially charged ( t o ens u re
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