1550 AA - Scie SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 1550 AA SKIL

• This tool is intended for planing wooden materials such

as beams and boards; it is also suitable for chamfering

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Read and save this instruction manual ③

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ①

C Cutter block screws

D Knob for setting planing depth

E Planing depth indicator

F Vacuum cleaner adapter

SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury. Save

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The

term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofammable

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperating

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk

b) Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgrounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase

the risk of electric shock.

d) Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordfor

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or

moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase

the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extensioncordsuitableforoutdooruse. Use of a

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable,useanearthleakagecircuitbreaker.

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do

not use a power tool while you are tired or under

theinuenceofdrugs,alcoholormedication. A

moment of inattention while operating power tools may

result in serious personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch

isintheo-positionbeforeconnectingtopower

sourceand/orbatterypack,pickinguporcarrying

the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

d) Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbeforeturning

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to

a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

e) Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingandbalance

at all times. This enables better control of the power

tool in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

tool for your application. The correct power tool will

do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not

turnitonando. Any power tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

thebatterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemaking

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.6

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.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

otherconditionthatmayaectthepowertool's

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

beforeuse. Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained power tools.

f) 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. Use of the power tool for operations

dierent from those intended could result in a hazardous

a) Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualiedrepair

person using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS GENERAL

• This tool should not be used by people under the age

• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);

wear ear protection ④

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust

extractiondevicewhenconnectable

• Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic

(such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction

with additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust

mask and work with a dust extraction device when

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

materials you want to work with

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

when original accessories are used

• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it

replaced by a qualied person

• Alwaysdisconnectplugfrompowersourcebefore

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

• 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

• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

• Before using the tool check that the knives do not brush

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and

supporttheworkpiecetoastableplatform (holding

the work by your hand or against the body leaves it

unstable and may lead to loss of control)

• Holdpowertoolbyinsulatedgrippingsurfaces,

becausethecuttermaycontactitsowncord

(cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of

the power tool "live"and shock the operator)

• Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the

tool; direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

• Keep your ngers away from the rotating knives

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

• If any chip should get jammed in the chip outlet, you

should switch o the motor, ensure that all moving parts

have come to a complete standstill, disconnect the plug,

and remove the jammed chip

• Waitforthecutterblocktostopbeforesettingthe

tool down (an exposed knife may engage the surface

leading to possible loss of control and serious injury)

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 o the cord of

this tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left

• Changing/reversing knives ⑥

This planer is equipped with non-grindable knives with

cutting edges on both sides; so if one side has become

blunt, the other side can be used

! switchothetoolanddisconnecttheplug

- take wrench from storage A

- turn tool upside down

- loosen 3 bolts B with wrench (do not remove bolts)

- push knife out of cutter block with piece of wood

- put knife back in cutter block in reversed position, or

! groove in knife should match ledge in cutter

! bothknifeendsshouldprotrudeequally

- rmly tighten 3 bolts B with wrench

! change/reverse knives in time; only use sharp

! alwayschange/reversebothknivesatthesame

! do not attempt to adjust the knives with

cutterblockscrewsC,whicharepre-setat

• Adjusting planing depth ⑦

- turn knob D in "+"/"-" direction for increasing/

decreasing planing depth

- use indicator E as reference

- always select a shallow planing depth and repeat the

planing and adjusting process until the required depth

- connect vacuum cleaner with adapter F to chip outlet

! donotattempttoremoveanyobstructionsfrom

the chip outlet while knives are rotating

- protects workpiece from damage when tool is put

- will automatically fold backwards when planing

• Operating the tool

- adjust planing depth

- place tool on workpiece

! ensure that only the front shoe rests on the

workpiece and that the knives do not touch it

- switch on the tool by rst pressing knob J ② (= safety

switch which cannot be locked) and then pulling

! beforetheknivesreachtheworkpiece,thetool

should run at full speed

! whileworking,alwaysholdthetoolatthegrey-

coloured grip area(s) ⑩

- hold the tool rmly with both hands and guide it

forward in a continuous stroke

- use the tool with its base-plate on the workpiece

- do not tilt the tool in order to avoid unwanted planing

! beforeswitchingothetool,youshouldliftit

- switch o the tool by releasing trigger K APPLICATION ADVICE

• When planing one may use a dust bag (SKIL accessory

• For chamfering edges use the V-grooves in the front

- select one of the 2 V-grooves L

- set knob D to position "0" for chamfering edges similar

- for larger grooves turn knob D to select the required

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation

! disconnecttheplugbeforecleaning

• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in

manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should

be carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL

- send the tool undismantled together with proof of

purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service

station (addresses as well as the service diagram of

the tool are listed on www.skil.com)

• Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and

packaging together with household waste material

(only for EU countries)

- in observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC

on waste of electric and electronic equipment and

its implementation in accordance with national law,

electric tools that have reached the end of their life

must be collected separately and returned to an

environmentally compatible recycling facility

- symbol ⑫ will remind you of this when the need for

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• We declare under our sole responsibility that this

product is in conformity with the following standards

or standardized documents: EN 60745, EN 61000,

EN 55014, in accordance with the provisions of the

• Technicalleat: SKIL Europe BV (PT-SEU/PJE), 4825

BD Breda, NL NOISE/VIBRATION

• Measured in accordance with EN 60745 the sound

pressure level of this tool is 83 dB(A) and the sound

power level 94 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and

the vibration 3.9 m/s² (hand-arm method; uncertainty K

• The vibration emission level has been measured in

accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745;

it may be used to compare one tool with another and as

a preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when

using the tool for the applications mentioned

- using the tool for dierent applications, or with dierent

or poorly maintained accessories, may signicantly

increase the exposure level

- the times when the tool is switched o or when it is

running but not actually doing the job, may signicantly

reduce the exposure level

! protectyourselfagainsttheeectsofvibration

bymaintainingthetoolanditsaccessories,

keeping your hands warm, and organizing your

G Evacuation copeaux

C Skärblocketskruvar

VEDLIKEHOLD / SERVICE

• Mudar/inverter as lâminas ⑥

in corrispondenza della(e) area(e) grigia(e) ⑩

2004/108/EK, 2006/42/EK, 2011/65/ES

atthegrey-colouredgriparea(s)⑩