Kickback And Related Warnings - Skil 1144 Manual Original

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.
users.
e) Maintain power tools. 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 accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
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.
5) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POLISHERS
1) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OPERATIONS
a) This power tool is intended to function as a
polisher. Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided with this
power tool.
b) This power tool is not recommended for grinding,
sanding, wire brushing or cutting off operations.
may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
c) Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing
bonnet or its attachment strings to spin freely. Tuck
away or trim any loose attachment strings. Loose
and spinning attachment strings can entangle your
d) Do not use accessories which are not specifically
designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be
operation.
e) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least
equal to the maximum speed marked on the power
tool.
The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of your
power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be
g) Threaded mounting of accessories must match the
grinder spindle thread. For accessories mounted by
flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit
the locating diameter of the flange. Accessories that
h) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use
inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for
chips and cracks, backing pads for cracks, tear or
excess wear, wire brushes for loose or cracked
wires. If the power tool or accessory is dropped,
inspect for damage or install an undamaged
accessory. After inspecting and installing an
accessory, position yourself and bystanders away
from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the
power tool at maximum no load speed for one
minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart
during this test time.
i) Wear personal protective equipment 4. Depending
on application, use face shield, safety goggles or
safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask,
hearing protectors, gloves and shop apron capable
of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
j) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment.
k) Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory.
your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning
accessory.
l) Never lay the power tool down until the accessory
has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory
control.
m) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your
side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory
body.
n) Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The
electrical hazards.
o) Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
p) Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.
electrocution or shock.

2) KICKBACK AND RELATED WARNINGS

the rotating accessory which in turn causes the
binding.
material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The
under these conditions.
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