SM 1619X04464 05-09:SM 1619X04464 05-09 5/20/09 1:54 PM Page 2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term “power tool”...
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SM 1619X04464 05-09:SM 1619X04464 05-09 5/20/09 1:54 PM Page 3 Disconnect the plug from the power source Battery tool use and care and/or the battery pack from the power tool Recharge only with the charger specified before making any adjustments, changing by the manufacturer.
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Specifications. Other types of batteries may Use of an attachment not recommended burst causing personal injury and damage. or sold by Skil may result in a risk of fire, Charge battery pack in temperatures electric shock or injury to persons.
Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area, or return your bans/restrictions in your area, or return your batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation’s involvement in this program is...
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SM 1619X04464 05-09:SM 1619X04464 05-09 5/20/09 1:54 PM Page 6 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
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SM 1619X04464 05-09:SM 1619X04464 05-09 5/20/09 1:54 PM Page 7 Symbols (continued) IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SM 1619X04464 05-09:SM 1619X04464 05-09 5/20/09 1:54 PM Page 8 Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Cordless Multi-Finishing Sander Tool Charger (Li-ion) SC118B-LI...
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SM 1619X04464 05-09:SM 1619X04464 05-09 5/20/09 1:54 PM Page 9 Assembly Disconnect battery pack be removed and attached without the need of additional tools. from tool before making any assembly, adjustments or changing To remove, press the pad/plate unlock button accessories.
SM 1619X04464 05-09:SM 1619X04464 05-09 5/20/09 1:54 PM Page 10 * ExTENSION PLATE backing pad and attach the extension plate When sanding in extremely tight areas, such as provided (Fig. 5). louvered panels, remove the hook-and-loop ATTACHING THE 3-POSITION direction of arrow. Push attachment further ATTACHMENT SUPPORT PLATE under the mounting boss.
After a long Note: Use of charger’s or battery packs not period of storage, the capacity at first recharge sold by Skil will void the warranty. BATTERy CHARGED CONDITION INDICATOR (SB18B BATTERy) Your battery pack is equipped with charge •...
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SM 1619X04464 05-09:SM 1619X04464 05-09 5/20/09 1:54 PM Page 12 CHARGING BATTERy PACK (SC118 OR SC118B CHARGER) Plug charger cord into your standard power When you begin the charging process of the outlet, then slide the battery pack into charger battery pack, a steady green light could also (Fig.
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SM 1619X04464 05-09:SM 1619X04464 05-09 5/20/09 1:54 PM Page 13 Mounting Charger MOUNTING CHARGER TO 4. Remove battery pack from charger before A VERTICAL SURFACE mounting. (Models SC118 & SC118B only) 5. Insert handle of charger into the mounting For convenience, your charger was designed clip in the horizontal position (Fig 12).
SM 1619X04464 05-09:SM 1619X04464 05-09 5/20/09 1:54 PM Page 14 OPTIONAL ACCESSORy Skil model SB18B-LI lithium ion battery pack is compatible with all existing Skil 18V tools that use the SB18B and SB18A Ni-Cd batteries. Only use the specified charger to charge your Li-Ion batteries. Do not charge Li- ion batteries with a Ni-Cd charger.
SM 1619X04464 05-09:SM 1619X04464 05-09 5/20/09 1:54 PM Page 15 If the green indicator light The purpose of the light is to indicate that the is “BLINKING RAPIDLY”, battery pack is fast-charging. It does not the battery pack is too indicate the exact point of full charge.
SM 1619X04464 05-09:SM 1619X04464 05-09 5/20/09 1:54 PM Page 16 and remove it from the work before switching If the surface is rough, begin with coarser grits the tool off. Operating your sander in this and then complete the surfacing with medium manner will prolong switch and motor life, and and fine abrasives.
We recom- used. mend that all tool service be performed by a Skil Factory Service Center or Authorized Skil Cleaning Service Station. SERVICEMEN: Disconnect To avoid accidents, always tool and/or charger from power source before disconnect the tool and/or servicing.
2. Confirm battery is locked and secured to the tool. 3. Let battery sit a few minutes or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Have switch replaced by an Authorized Skil Service Center or Service Station. TROUBLE: BATTERy PACK WILL NOT CHARGE PROBLEM 1.