1480 AF - Multitools SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 1480 AF SKIL

EU Declaration of conformity Multi-function tool Article number We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards. Technical le at:

• This tool is intended for sawing and cutting in wood, plastic, plaster, metals and soft wall tiles as well as for dry sanding and scraping of small surfaces

• It is especially suitable for working close to edges and for ush cutting

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• This tool accepts most commonly available multi-tool accessories, including existing OIS and Starlock accessories 3

• Read and save this instruction manual 4 TECHNICAL DATA 1 TOOL ELEMENTS 2 A Hex key B Storage for hex key C Clamping screw with washer D Sanding pad E Sanding sheet F Auxiliary handle (1480) G Dust extraction device H On/o switch J Speed selection wheel K Ventilation slots L Segment saw blade M Plunge-cut saw blade (wood, 20 mm) N Depth adjustment accessory (1480) SAFETY

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire 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) power tool.

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 flammable 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 control.

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. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. 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 shock. f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

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 influence 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 personal injuries. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-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 invites accidents. 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 injury. 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 jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery 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. h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.11

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 designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, 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. 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 users. e) Maintain power tools and accessories. 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. 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 dierent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

• This tool should not be used by people under the age of 16 years

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool

• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and other elements in your workpiece; remove them before you start working

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform (holding the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control)

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos is considered carcinogenic)

• Always disconnect plug from power source before making any adjustment or changing any accessory

• When working, always hold the tool rmly with both hands and take a secure stance

• Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool; direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

• Use protective gloves when changing accessories (contact with the accessory can lead to injuries)

• 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

• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it replaced by a qualied person

• When you put away the tool, switch o the motor and ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord (cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock)

• Keep hands away from cutting area; never reach underneath the material for any reason while cutting

• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or call the local utility company for assistance (contact with electric lines can lead to re or electrical shock; damaging a gas line can result in an explosion; penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or an electrical shock)

• Do not use a saw blade which is cracked, deformed or dull WHEN SANDING

• 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 classied 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 connectable

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the materials you want to work with

• Use the tool only for dry sanding (penetration of water into the tool increases the risk of an electric shock)

• Do not touch the moving sanding sheet

• Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged sanding sheets

• When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use vacuum cleaner and keep other persons and combustible material from work area

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL

3 This tool accepts most commonly available multi-tool accessories, including existing OIS and Starlock accessories 4 Read the instruction manual before use 5 Double insulation (no earth wire required) 6 Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste material12 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 unattended USE

• Changing accessories 7 ! disconnect the plug - remove/mount the required accessory as illustrated - ensure that the openings of the accessory engage into the tabs of the tool head (any snap-in position possible) - mount the accessory with the depressed centre pointing downwards - take hex key A from storage B 2 - loosen/fasten screw C with hex key A - check the tight seating of the accessory (incorrect or not securely fastened accessories can come loose during operation and create a hazard)

• Mounting of sanding sheet 8 - tap the dust out of the VELCRO material on sanding pad D before mounting the sanding sheet - mount VELCRO sanding sheet E as illustrated ! the dust suction requires the use of perforated sanding sheets ! perforation in sanding sheet should correspond with perforation in sanding foot ! replace worn sanding sheets in time ! always use the tool with the total VELCRO surface covered with sanding paper

• Mounting of auxiliary handle F 9 (1480) ! disconnect the plug - screw auxiliary handle F on the right or the left of the tool (depending on the work to be carried out)

• Dust suction 0 ! disconnect the plug - use dust extraction device G only when working with sanding pad D - mount dust extraction device G as illustrated - connect vacuum cleaner ! do not use dust extraction device/vacuum cleaner when sanding metal - clean dust extraction device G regularly for optimal dust pick-up performance

• On/o - switch on/o the tool by pushing switch H 2 in “I”/”O” position ! before the accessory reaches the workpiece, the tool should run at full speed ! before switching off the tool, you should lift it from the workpiece

• Adjusting working speed ! - with wheel J the required oscillating frequency can be adjusted from low (1) to high (6) (also while tool is running) - the optimal working speed depends on the material and can be determined with practical trials

• Holding and guiding the tool ! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-coloured grip area(s) @ - keep ventilation slots K uncovered - do not apply too much pressure on the tool (excessive pressure will cause excessive heat and may shorten the service life of the accessory)

• Depth adjustment accessory (DEPTH STOP) (not standard included) # APPLICATION ADVICE

• For optimal results on dierent materials use table $ as reference for determining the right accessory (accessories not standard included)

• For more tips see www.skil.com MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation slots K 2) ! 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 power tools - 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) ENVIRONMENT

• Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and packaging together with household waste material (only for EU countries) - in observance of European Directive 2012/19/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 6 will remind you of this when the need for disposing occurs NOISE / VIBRATION

• Measured in accordance with EN 62841 the sound pressure level of this tool is 91.0 dB(A) and the sound power level 102.0 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and the vibration ✱ (triax vector sum; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²) ✱ when sanding 4.5 m/s²

• The vibration emission level has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 62841; 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 dierent applications, or with dierent or poorly maintained accessories, may signicantly increase the exposure level - the times when the tool is switched o or when it is running but not actually doing the job, may signicantly reduce the exposure level ! protect yourself against the effects of vibration by maintaining the tool and its accessories, keeping your hands warm, and organizing your work patterns13