Skil 9295 User manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
AVERTISSEMENT : Afin de réduire les risques de blessure, l’utilisateur doit lire et
comprendre le guide d’utilisation avant d’utiliser cet article. Conservez le présent guide
afin de pouvoir le consulter ultérieurement.
ADVERTENCIA : Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender
el Manual del operador antes de utilizar este producto. Guarde estas instrucciones para
consultarlas en caso sea necesario.
Owner’s Manual
Guide d’utilisation
Manual del propietario
For Customer Service
Pour le service à la clientèle
Servicio al cliente
Angle Grinders
Rectieuse d’angle
Amoladora angulare
1-877-SKIL-999 OR www.skil.com
Model/ Modelo/ Modèle: 9295

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Power Tool Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Power Tool-Specic Safety Warnings ............................4-6
Additional Safety Warnings .......................................7
Symbols ....................................................8-11
Functional Description And Specications ........................12
Assembly ..................................................13-15
Operating Instructions .......................................16-19
Maintenance...................................................20
Accessories ...................................................21
Trouble Shooting...............................................22
Limited Warranty Of Skil Consumer Portable, Hd,
Shd And Mag Heavy Duty Power Tools.............................23

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
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) power tool.
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents
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.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical safety
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 of electric shock.
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.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
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.
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.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
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.
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.
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 energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
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.

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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
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.
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
dustrelated hazards.
Power tool use and care
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.
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.
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.
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.
Maintain power tools. 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.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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 different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
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 maintained.
POWER TOOL-SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding and Wire Brushing Operaons:
This power tool is intended to function as a grinder, sander or wire brush tool. Read all
safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specications provided with this power
tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
Operations such as polishing or cut off applications are not recommended to be
performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was not designed may
create a hazard and cause personal injury.
Do not use accessories which are not specically designed and recommended by the
tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does
not assure safe operation.
The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked
on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their RATED SPEED can break and fly
apart.
The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity
rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or
controlled.

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Threaded mounting of accessories must match the GRINDER spindle thread. For
accessories mounted by FLANGES, the arbor hole of the accessory must t the
locating diameter of the FLANGE. Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware of
the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as
abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear,
wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect
for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an
accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged
accessories will normally break apart during this test time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety
goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The
eye protection must be capable of stopping ying debris generated by various operations. The
dust mask or respirator must be capable of ltrating particles generated by your operation.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work
area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken
accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, 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.
Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut
or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The
spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the
spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the
housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
Do not operate the power tool near ammable materials. Sparks could ignite these
materials.
Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.
Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush
or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory
which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the
accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the
wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the
wheel to climb out or kickout. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator,
depending on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels
may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

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Maintain a rm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control
over kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The operator can control torque reactions
or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback you’re your
hand.
Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of
snagging.
Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging
the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating
accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create
frequent kickback and loss of control.
Safety warnings specic for grinding operations:
Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and the specic guard
designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot
be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
The grinding surface of centre depressed wheels must be mounted below the plane of
the guard lip. An improperly mounted wheel that projects through the plane of the guard lip
cannot be adequately protected.
The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum
safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator. The guard helps to
protect operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental contact with wheel.
Wheels must be used only for recommended applications. For example: do not grind
with the side of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding,
side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
Always use undamaged wheel anges that are of correct size and shape for your
selected wheel. Proper wheel anges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel
breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from grinding wheel anges.
Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. Wheel intended for larger power
tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.
Safety warnings specic for sanding operations:
Do not use excessively oversized sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturer’s
recommendations, when selecting sanding paper. Larger sanding paper extending beyond
the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause snagging, tearing of the disc or
kickback.
Safety warnings specic for wire brushing operations:
Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the brush even during ordinary operation. Do
not overstress the wires by applying excessive load to the brush. The wire bristles can
easily penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
If the use of a guard is recommended for wire brushing, do not allow any interference
of the wire wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel or brush may expand in diameter
due to work load and centrifugal forces.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Do not use this grinder as an abrasive cutoff machine. Operations for which the power
tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
Do not use type 1, 1A (ISO41), 27A cutting wheels, type 11 cup wheels, type 28 and 29
flap wheels or diamond wheels. Using wheel without a suitable guard designed specically
for it can cause serious injury.
Use only type 27 grinding wheels, sanding discs and wire brushes. Using accessories
not designed for this tool can cause serious injury.
GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further
enhance your personal safety.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply. While the tool may appear to
work, the electrical components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard to
the operator.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely control
the power tool.
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. When cleaning a tool be careful
not to disassemble any portion of the tool since internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched or safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
Risk of injury to user. The power cord must only be serviced by a Skil Factory Service Center
or Autho rized Skil Service Station.
WARNING 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 chemicallytreated 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 lter out
microscopic particles.

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SYMBOLS
Safety Symbols
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety
symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and
warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator’s
Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,”
“WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to following all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
The denitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual
and pay attention to these symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment
or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word
“NOTICE”, as in the example below:
NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.
WARNING The operation of any power tools can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use
over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use
eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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SYMBOLS (CONTINUED)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Ø Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n0No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
n Rated speed Maximum attainable speed
…/min Revolutions or reciprocation
per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc. per minute
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1,2,3,…
I,II,III, Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings. Higher
number means greater speed
Innitely variable selector
with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II tool Designates Double Insulated Construction
tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program

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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
Read manual symbol Alerts user to read manual
Wear eye protection symbol Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when operating this product.

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SYMBOLS (CERTIFICATION INFORMATION)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols for certication information may be used on your
tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will
allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.
Symbol Designation/Explanation
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is recognized by Underwriters
Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian
Standards Association.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian
Standards Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican
Standards.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any as-
sembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Angle Grinders
Variable-Speed Trigger Switch
Fig. 1
Spindle
Spindle Lock
Ventilation
Openings
Switch Button
Lock Nut
Grinding
Wheel
Backing
Flange
Wheel
Guard
Side Handle
Wrench Storage
Compartment
Guard Release /
Lock Latch
Model number 9295
Max. wheel diameter 4 1/2" (115mm)
Grinding wheel thickness 5/32" (4 mm)
Spindle thread 5/8"-11 UNC
Max. wire wheel 4" Dia.
Max. wire cup brush 3" Dia.
Max. sanding disc 4 1/2" Dia.
NOTE: For tool specications refer to the nameplate on your tool.
Accessory speed rating must be equal to or greater than the tool’s speed rating. Do not
exceed the recommended wheel diameter.
WARNING Do not use type 1, 1A (ISO41), 27A cutting wheels, type 11 cup wheels,
type 28 and 29 ap wheels or diamond wheels/blades.

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ASSEMBLY
Wheel Guard Installation
WARNING Use wheel guard with disc
grinding wheels. Always
close the latch to secure the guard. Keep the
guard between you and the wheel. Do not
direct guard opening toward your body.
The position of the guard can be adjusted to
accommodate the operation being performed.
To attach wheel guard DISCONNECT tool from
power source.
Open guard release/lock latch and position
guard on spindle neck so that the three bumps
on guard, line up with the three notches on the
spindle neck (Fig. 2).
Rotate guard either direction to desired po-
sition, and close latch to secure guard in place. Note: If lock latch does not securely clamp
the guard to the spindle neck, open latch and tighten adjustment screw to increase clamping
tension.
TO REMOVE GUARD: Open guard release/lock latch, rotate guard until the bump on guard
lines up with the notches on the spindle neck, and lift guard off the spindle neck.
Lock Nut And Backing Flange
Your tool is equipped with a threaded spindle for mounting ac ces sories. Always use the sup-
plied lock nut (and backing ange) that has same thread size as spindle.
Side Handle
The side handle used to guide and balance the tool can be thread ed into the front housing on
either side of the tool, depending on per sonal preference and comfort. Use the side handle
for safe control and ease of operation.
Fig. 2
Spindle Neck
Notches
Bumps Wheel
Guard
Guard Release /
Lock Latch
Adjustment
Screw

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Disc Grinding Wheel Assembly
Disconnect tool from power source. Be sure that wheel guard is in place for grinding. Place
BACKING FLANGE and GRINDING WHEEL on the spindle. Thread on the lock nut and tight-
en nut using the supplied lock nut wrench, while holding the spindle lock in (Fig. 3).
TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure.
Grinding
Wheel
Spindle
Backing
Flange
Lock Nut
Fig. 3
Spindle
Wheel
Guard
Backing
Flange
Grinding
Wheel
Lock Nut
Sanding Accessories Assembly BACKING PAD
Before attaching a backing pad be sure its maximum safe operating speed
is not exceeded by the nameplate speed of the tool.
Wheel guard may not be used for most sanding operations. Always rein-
stall wheel guard when converting back to grinding operations.
To Install Backing Pad And
Sanding Disc
Disconnect tool from power source. Set the tool
on its top side (spindle up). Place the rubber
backing pad onto the spindle shaft. Center the
sanding disc on top of the backing pad. Insert
the lock nut through the disc and thread onto
the spindle as far as you can with your
ngers. Press in the spindle lock, then tighten
the backing pad securely with lock nut wrench
(Fig. 4).
WARNING
WARNING
Fig. 4
Spindle
Backing
Pad
Sanding
Disc
Lock Nut
Wire Brush

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To Remove Backing Pad And Sanding Disc
Disconnect tool from power source. Using the lock nut wrench unscrew the nut from the spin-
dle, while holding spindle lock in.
Wire Brush Assembly
Before assembling wire brush to this tool, disconnect from the power source. Wire brushes
are equipped with their own threaded hub, simply thread on to spindle. Be sure to seat against
shoulder before turning tool “ON”.
TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure.
WARNING Always use type 27 guard system with wire wheels and assure that
wires t within guard.
Wire Wheel Assembly
Before assembling wire wheel to this tool, disconnect from the power source. Attach type 27
guard (Fig. 2). Wire wheels are equipped with their own threaded hub, simply thread on to
spindle. Be sure to seat against shoulder before turning tool “ON”.
TO REMOVE: Reverse procedure.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Slide On-Off Switch With Lock
The tool is switched “ON” by the switch button
located at the side of the motor housing. The
switch can be locked in the “ON” position, a
convenience for long grinding operations.
TO TURN THE TOOL “ON” without locking
it, slide the switch button forward by applying
pressure ONLY at the REAR portion of the
button. When pressure is released the switch
button will snap to “OFF” position (Fig. 5).
TO LOCK THE SWITCH “ON”, slide the switch
button forward and press “IN” the FRONT
portion.
TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH, simply press and
release the REAR portion of the button. Switch
is spring loaded and will snap back automatically.
WARNING Hold the tool with both hands while starting the tool, since torque from the
motor can cause the tool to twist.
Start the tool before applying to work and let the tool come to full speed before contacting the
workpiece. Lift the tool from the work before releasing the switch. DO NOT turn the switch “ON”
and “OFF” while the tool is under load; this will greatly decrease the switch life.
Fig. 5
Switch
Button

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Grinding Operations
Selecting Grinding Wheels
Before using a grinding wheel, be certain that its maximum safe operating speed is not
exceeded by the nameplate speed of the grinder. Do not exceed the recom mended wheel
diameter.
Disc Grinding Wheels
WARNING Grinding wheels should be carefully selected in order to use the grinder
most efciently. Wheels vary in type of abrasive, bond, hardness, grit size
and structure. The correct type of wheel to use is determined by the job. Use disc grinding
wheels for fast grinding of structural steel, heavy weld beads, steel casting, stainless steel and
other ferrous metals.
Grinding Tips
Efcient grinding is achieved by controlling the
pressure and keep ing the angle between wheel
and workpiece at 10° to 15°. If the wheel is at,
the tool is difcult to control. If the angle is too
steep, the pressure is concentrated on a small area causing burning to the work surface.
WARNING Excessive or sudden pressure on the wheel will slow grinding action and
put dangerous stresses on the wheel.
When grinding with a new wheel be certain to grind while pulling tool backwards until wheel
becomes rounded on its edge. New wheels have sharp corners which tend to “bite” or cut into
work piece when pushing forward.
Sanding Operations
Selecting Sanding Disc
Sanding discs are made of extremely hard and sharp aluminum oxide grits, phenol-resin
bonded to a sturdy ber backing for fast heavyduty service and long life. The discs vary as to
size and spacing of the abrasive grits. OPEN COAT (type H) — used for soft materials and
on paint or varnish. CLOSED COAT (type K) —used for metal, hardwood, stone, marble and
other materials.
Sanding discs range in grit from 16 (very coarse) to 180 (very ne). To obtain best results,
select sanding discs carefully. Many jobs require the use of several grit sizes and at times
both “open coat and closed coat” discs are required to get the job done faster. See chart for
application examples.
OPERATION: Renishing painted wood or metal surfaces.
REMARKS GRIT
To remove paint and to smooth surface irregularities. Coarse 16-24-30
To smooth the rough sanding. Medium 36-50-80
To remove scratches left by previous discs. Fine 100-120
To smooth surfaces for painting, polishing or waxing. Very Fine 150-180

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Sanding Tips
For best results, tilt the Disc Sander at a 10° to
15° angle while sanding so that only about 1" of
the surface around the edge of the disc contacts
the work.
WARNING If the disc (accessory) is held
at or the back edge of the disc comes in contact with the work, a violent
thrust to the side may result.
If sander is tilted too much, sanding action will be too great and a rough cut surface or gouging
and snagging will result.
Guide the Disc Sander with crosswise strokes. Be careful not to hold the sander in one spot
too long. Do not use a circular motion, as this makes swirl marks. Test before use on scrap
stock.
Do not force or apply pressure when sanding. Use only the weight of the tool for pressure.
Excess pressure actually slows the tool down. If faster stock removal is desired, change to a
coarser grit disc.
Remove gummy paint from metal with an “open coat” disc. Sand until sparks start to appear,
then stop and change to a “closed coat” disc to remove any remaining paint.
Sanding Wood
When sanding wood the direction of the disc motion at the contact point should parallel the
grain as much as possible. The rapid cut of discs and the swirl type scratch pattern they
occasionally create generally prohibit their use for producing the nal nish.
Scratches and circular marks are usually the result of using too coarse a grit. When changing
to a ner grit, move across the sand ing lines that were made by a previous coarser disc.
Sanding Metal
When sanding automobiles or appliances, wipe the metal clean with a non-ammable solvent
or commercial cleaner to remove all wax and grease. By doing this rst, the sanding discs will
sand better and last longer.
For heavy duty work, use a coarse grit disc rst. Follow-up with a medium grit to remove
scratches. To produce smooth nish, use ne grit disc.
Wire Brush Operations
Wire brushes are intended to “clean” structural steel, castings, sheet metal, stone and
concrete. They are used to remove rust, scale and paint.
WARNING Avoid bouncing and snagging the wire brush, especially when working
corners, sharp edges etc. This can cause loss of control and kick-back.

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Brushing Pressure
1. Remember, the tips of a wire brush do the work. Operate the brush with the lightest
pressure so only the tips of the wire come in contact with the work.
2. If heavier pressures are used, the wires will be overstressed, resulting in a wiping action;
and if this is continued, the life of the brush will be shortened due to wire fatigue.
3. Apply the brush to the work in such a way that as much of the brush face as possible is in
full contact with the work. Applying the side or edge of the brush to the work will result in
wire breakage and shortened brush life.
CORRECT:
Wire tips doing
the work.
INCORRECT:
Excessive
pressure can
cause wire
breakage.

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MAINTENANCE
Service
WARNING Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized person nel may
result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could
cause serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed by a Skil Factory
Service Center or Autho rized Skil Service Station.
Tool Lubrication
Your Skil tool has been properly lubricated and is ready to use. It is recommended that tools
with gears be regreased with a special gear lubricant at every brush change.
Carbon Brushes
The brushes and commutator in your tool have been engineered for many hours of
dependable service. To maintain peak efciency of the motor, we recommend every two to six
months the brush es be examined. Only genuine Skil replace ment brushes specially designed
for your tool should be used.
Cleaning
WARNING To avoid accidents always dis connect the tool from the power
supply before cleaning or performing any main tenance. The tool may
be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety gog gles when
cleaning tools with compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not
at tempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.
CAUTION Certain cleaning agents and sol vents damage plastic parts. Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachlo ride, chlo rinated cleaning solvents,
ammonia and house hold detergents that contain ammonia.