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Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad

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or dark areas invite accidents.

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cause you to lose control.

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2=:@9/0/;:B0= ?::7> Unmodified plugs

and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric

shock.

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increase the risk of electric shock.

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cords increase the risk of electric shock.

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@>0 Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use

reduces the risk of electric shock.

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,7.:3:7:=80/4.,?4:9A moment of inattention

while operating power tools may result in

serious personal injury.

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B0,= 0D0 ;=:?0.?4:9 Protective equipment

such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard

hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate

switch or energizing power tools that have the

switch on invites accidents.

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?@=9492 ?30 ;:B0= ?::7:9 A wrench or a

key left attached to a rotating part of the

power tool may result in personal injury.

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-,7,9.0,? ,77?480> This enables better

control of the power tool in unexpected

situations.

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@>0/Use of dust collection can reduce dust-

related hazards.

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.:==0.?;:B0= ?::71:=D:@=,;;74.,?4:9The

correct power tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

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The term “power tool” in all of the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool

or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

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WARNING

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dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

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Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained power tools.

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maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting

power tool for operations different from those

intended could result in a hazardous situation.

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-D ?30 8,9@1,.?@=0= A charger that is

suitable for one type of battery pack may

c

battery pack.

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• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement

and other masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-

treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies,

depending on how often you do this type of

work. To reduce your exposure to these

chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and

work with approved safety equipment, such

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74>?0/49?30.,?,7:2:=?34>8,9@,7 Do not

substitute any other charger. Use only Skil

approved chargers with your product. See

Functional Description and Specifications.

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.3,=20= Battery short or fire may result.

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-,??0=40> See Functional Description and

Specifications. Other types of batteries may

burst causing personal injury and damage.

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.:9?,.? B4?3 >649 ,9/0D0> The battery

liquid is caustic and could cause chemical

burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact with

skin, wash quickly with soap and water. If the

liquid contacts your eyes, flush them with water

for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical

attention.

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pack. If smoke or melting of the case are

observed unplug the charger immediately and

do not use the battery pack or charger.

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protect terminals from shorting !G !%

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30 -,??0=D ?0=849,7> Fire or injury may

result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed

terminals with heavy insulating tape to

Battery Recycling Seal on the

lithium-ion (Li-ion) 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

R

BRC program provides a convenient

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.”

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from front end of tool.

3. Disconnect lead wires from switch.

4. Wrap heavy insulating tape around battery

terminals or enclose in a sealable plastic bag

to prevent possible shorting.

5. Dispose of battery through your local

waste removal authority or a Skil Service

Center.

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Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

kg Kilograms Weight

min Minutes Time

n

.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

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injury is possible if attempting to grasp the

spinning chuck.

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Your tool is equipped with a variable speed

trigger switch. The tool can be turned "ON" or

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After tool use, lock trigger in

“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. 1). This lever was designed

for changing rotation of the bit, and for locking

the trigger in an “OFF” position.