BM 2610958575 02-09:BM 2610958575 02-09 2/4/09 10:54 AM 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”...
GFCI and personal protection devices like Risk of injury to user. The power cord must only electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will be serviced by a Skil Factory Service Center or further enhance your personal safety. Authorized Skil Service Station.
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Accidental start-ups may occur sanders whose speed exceeds if sander is plugged in while changing an 12,000/min. Exceeding the maximum accessory. operating speed of pad may cause pad to rupture or fly apart during use, striking user Your tool is equipped with a dust or bystanders.
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BM 2610958575 02-09:BM 2610958575 02-09 2/4/09 10:54 AM Page 5 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.
Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Random Orbit Sander MAXIMUM CAPACITIES Pad diameter 5" (125mm) Abrasive diameter 5"...
Operating Instructions ROCKER “ON/OFF” SWITCH grade of abrasive. Move the sander in long TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" depress the sweeping strokes, parallel to the grain using some lateral motion to overlap the strokes by dust-protected switch to the number “I”...
Cleaning by a Skil Factory Service Center or Authorized To avoid accidents, always Skil Service Station. disconnect the tool from TOOL LUbRICATION the power supply before cleaning or Your Skil tool has been properly lubricated performing any maintenance.