Skil 7490 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 3

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or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do
the job better and safer at the rate for which
it is designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
"ON" or "OFF". Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.Store
idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control. Any
alteration or modification is a misuse and
may result in a dangerous condition.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
Safety Rules for Orbital Sanders
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 water with dust
particles can occur if there is a static
discharge, spark introduced in the box, or
excessive heat.
Always wear eye protection and a dust
mask for dusty applications and when
sanding overhead. Sanding particles can
be absorbed by your eyes and inhaled easily
and may cause health complications.
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operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
a periodic maintenance schedule for your
tool.
Use only
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool,
when used on another tool.
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk
of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
agents such
tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
plastic parts.
Do not wet sand with this sander. Liquids
entering the motor housing are an electrical
shock hazard.
Do not use PSA pad on random orbit
sanders whose
12,000/min. Exceeding the maximum
operating speed of pad may cause pad to
rupture or fly apart during use, striking user
or bystanders.
Do not use sandpaper intended for larger
sanding pads. Larger sandpaper will extend
beyond the sanding pad causing snagging,
tearing of the paper or kick-back. Extra
paper extending beyond the sanding pad
can also cause serious lacerations.
Clamp or secure workpiece when
sanding. Clamping the workpiece prevents
it from being ejected from under the sander
and leaves both hands to control the tool.
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accessories that are
may become hazardous
Service
as gasoline, carbon
speed exceeds