Skil 7360 Sander User Manual


 
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS
Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the
tool; direct the cord to the rear away from the tool
When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
wear ear protection
If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
Never use tool when cord is damaged; have it replaced
by a qualified person
Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with
a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a
220V supply)
This tool is not suitable for wet sanding
Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
is considered carcinogenic)
When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use
dustbox and keep other persons and combustible
material from work area
Do not touch the moving sanding sheet
Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged
sanding sheets
Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-fitting
clothes and hair protection (for long hair)
Take protective measures when during work dust
can develop that is harmful to one's health,
combustible or explosive (some dusts are considered
carcinogenic); wear a dust mask and work with dust/chip
extraction when connectable
Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this
tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
TOOL ELEMENTS 2
A Dust box
B Pressure control (7365)
C On/off switch
D Sanding speed selection wheel (7360)
USE
Mounting of sanding sheet
7350/7360/7365 3
7360/7365 4
! disconnect the plug
! the dust suction requires the use of perforated
sanding sheets
! perforation in sanding sheet should correspond
with perforation in sanding foot 3
! replace worn sanding sheets in time
! always use the tool with the total sanding surface
covered with sanding paper
Dust suction 5
- empty dustbox A regularly for optimal dust pick-up
performance
! do not use dustbox when sanding metal
Pressure control (7365) 6
Warns the user when applying too much pressure on the
tool while working (too much pressure reduces the
sanding performance)
- green light 1 turns on when running tool is placed on
workpiece
- green light 2 turns on in case of pressure
- green light 3 turns on in case of increased pressure
- red light 4 turns on when pressure is too high
On/off switch
- switch on/off the tool by pushing switch C 2
forward/backwards
! before the sanding surface reaches the
workpiece, you should switch on the tool
! before switching off the tool, you should lift it
from the workpiece
VariTronic speed control (7360)
For optimal sanding results on different materials
- with wheel D 2 you can set the desired sanding
speed
- adjust speed to grit size used
- before starting a job, find the optimal speed and grit
by testing out on spare material
Holding and guiding the tool 7
- guide the tool parallel to the working surface
! do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let
the sanding surface do the work for you
- do not tilt the tool in order to avoid unwanted sanding
marks
- keep the ventilation slots uncovered
APPLICATION ADVICE
Move the tool in straight movements in line with the
grain
- for sanding bare wood surfaces
- for extra fine finishing
Never use the same sanding sheet for wood and metal
When cord needs to be replaced, first remove foot-plate
as illustrated 8