Skil 2372 - Manual (Page 5)

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Safety Rules for Cordless Power Wrenches
Hold power tools by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation
where the cutting tools may contact
hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool “live”
and shock the operator. Do not drill, fasten or
break into existing walls or other blind areas
where electrical wiring may exist. If this
situation is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or
circuit breakers feeding this worksite.
Always use handle for maximum control
over torque reaction. Never attempt to use
this tool with one hand.
Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool.
Secure the material being fastened. Never
hold it in you hand or across you legs.
Unstable support can cause loss of control and
injury.
Position yourself to avoid being caught
between the tool or handle and walls or
posts. Should the nut or bolt you are trying to
remove become bound or jammed in the work,
the reaction torque of the tool could crush your
hand or leg.
I
f the bit you are trying to remove becomes
bound in the workpiece, release the trigger
immediately, reverse the direction of
rotation and slowly squeeze the trigger to
back out the bit. Be ready for a strong
reaction torque. The tool body will tend to twist
in the opposite direction as the tool is rotating.
Use only accessories designed for power
wrenches. Ratchet wrench sockets designed
for hand use may break under the load this
tool generates.
Be certain to seat the socket completely
and securely on the output drive.
Do not use worn or damaged sockets.
Select the correct size sockets and keep
the inside of the socket clean.
Do not allow a loose fastener to spin freely
with the socket. The fastener may be thrown
out of the socket.
Use thick cushioned gloves and limit the
exposure time by taking frequent rest
periods. Vibration caused by the tool may be
harmful to the hands and arms.
Check the outer housing screws
occasionally and tighten if loose. The
amount of vibration imposed on the tool may
cause the housing screws to loosen.
Do not run the tool while carrying it at your
side. The rotating drive could become
entangled with clothing and injury may result.
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• 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
as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
! WARNING
Battery/Charger
Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on
(1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and (3)
product using battery.
Use only the charger which accompanied
your product or direct replacement as
listed in the catalog or this manual. Do not
substitute any other charger. Use only Skil
approved chargers with your product. See
Functional Description and Specifications.
Do not disassemble charger or operate the
charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped or otherwise damaged in any
way. Replace damaged cord or plugs
immediately. Incorrect reassembly or damage
may result in electric shock or fire.
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