User manual SKIL 2885

[. . . ] WARNING listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. [. . . ] The charger and battery pack heat during charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating surfaces block proper air circulation which may cause overheating of the charger and battery pack. If smoke or melting of the case are observed unplug the charger immediately and do not use the battery pack or charger. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Skil may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. WARNING tool or charger, keep them away from metal objects. For example, to protect terminals from shorting DO NOT place batteries in a tool box or pocket with nails, screws, keys, etc. 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 environmentally sound manner. "The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery indicates S-B Power Tool Company 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. S-B Power Tool Company's involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources. " NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES If equipped with a nickel-metal hydride battery, the battery can be disposed of in a municipal solid waste stream. 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. Grounding terminal Alerts user to warning messages Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling program This symbol designates that this tool is listed to Canadian Standards by Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, and listed to Canadian Standards by Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories. [. . . ] we recommend that all tool service be performed by a Skil Factory Service Center or Authorized Skil Service Station. SERVICEMEN: Disconnect tool and/or charger from power source before servicing. BATTERIES Be alert for battery packs that are nearing their end of life. battery packs typically last from 500 to 1000 charges. [. . . ]