SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS
● Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
● Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the
tool; direct the cord to the rear away from the tool
● When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
● Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
● In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
● SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
● This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
● The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
wear ear protection
● If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
● Never use tool when cord is damaged; have it replaced
by a qualified person
● 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 a
220V supply)
● This tool is not suitable for wet sanding
● Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
is considered carcinogenic)
● When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use
dustbox and keep other persons and combustible
material from work area
● Do not touch the running sanding belt
● Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged
sanding belts
● Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-fitting
clothes and hair protection (for long hair)
● Take protective measures when during work dust
can develop that is harmful to one's health,
combustible or explosive (some dusts are considered
carcinogenic); wear a dust mask and work with dust/chip
extraction when connectable
● Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
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 off the cord of this
tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
TOOL ELEMENTS 2
A On/off switch
B Knob for locking on/off switch
C Sanding speed selection wheel (7630)
D Lever for changing sanding belt
E Arrow
F Screw for adjusting belt centering
G Dust box
H Wheel for belt cleaning (7620/7630)
J Cover (7620/7630)
K Cleaner cartridge (7620/7630)
L Ventilation slots
M Sanding frame
USE
● On/off switch
- switch on/off the tool by pulling/releasing trigger A 2
! before the sanding surface reaches the
workpiece, you should switch on the tool
! before switching off the tool, you should lift it
from the workpiece
● Switch lock
- pull trigger A 2
- press knob B 2 with your thumb
- release the trigger
- unlock the switch by pulling again trigger A 2 and
then releasing it
● VariTronic speed control (7630) 3
For optimal sanding results on different materials
- with wheel C you can set the desired sanding speed
- adjust speed to grit size used
- before starting a job, find the optimal speed and grit
by testing out on spare material
● Belt CLIC System
- ensures quick-changing of sanding belt
- centers sanding belt automatically
● Quick-changing of sanding belts 4
! disconnect the plug
- lift lever D
- remove sanding belt
- insert new belt with arrows printed at inner side of belt
pointing in same direction as arrow E on tool
- push lever back
! change sanding belts in time
! never fold sanding belts
● Automatic belt centering (ABC)
- centers belt automatically when switching on tool
- keeps belt centered while sanding
In case belt runs off tool (mostly caused by inferior belt
quality), you should
- switch on the tool
- adjust screw F 2 till the sanding belt is running in line
with the flat side of the tool
- use new belt, if belt still runs off tool
● Dust suction 5
- empty dustbox G regularly for optimal dust pick-up
performance
! do not use dustbox when sanding metal
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