User manual SKIL 2240

[. . . ] WARNING and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Read all safety warnings and instructions. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit. [. . . ] For example, to protect terminals from shorting DONOT place batteries in a tool box or pocket with nails, screws, keys, etc. WARNING when batteries are not in Tool or charger, always place protective cap onto end of battery pack. WARNING semble the battery or remove any component projecting from the battery terminals. Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting. NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES If equipped with a nickel-cadmium battery, the battery must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environ mentally sound manner. "The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates Robert Bosch Tool Corporation is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alterative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area, or return your batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation's involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources. 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. Rotational speed, at no load Per minute Off position Selector settings Infinitely variable selector with off Arrow Alternating current Direct current Alternating or direct current Class II construction Earthing terminal Warning symbol Ni-Cad RBRC seal Zero speed, zero torque. Higher number means greater speed Speed is increasing from 0 setting Action in the direction of arrow Type or a characteristic of current Type or a characteristic of current Type or a characteristic of current Designates Double Insulated Construction tools. The tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger. The speed can be adjusted from the minimum to maximum nameplate RPM by the pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to increase the speed and release pressure to decrease speed (Fig. FORWARD/REVERSING LEVER & TRIGGER LOCK After tool use, lock trigger in ! wARNING "OFF" position to help prevent accidental starts and accidental discharge. Your tool is equipped with a forward/ reversing lever and trigger lock located above the trigger (Fig. For forward rotation, (with chuck pointed away from you) move the lever to the far left. for reverse rotation move the lever to the far right. [. . . ] SERVICEMEN: Disconnect tool and/or charger from power source before servicing. BATTERÍES Be alert for battery packs that are nearing their end of life. If you notice decreased tool performance or significantly shorter running time between charges then it is time to replace the battery pack. Battery packs last longer and re-charge better when they are stored discharged. [. . . ]