SKIL PWRCORE 20 Brushless 20V Compact Multi Sander Owner’s Manual

PRERECORD 20 Brush less
20V Compact Multi Sander
**Owner’s Manual
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PWRCORE 20 Brushless 20V Compact Multi Sander

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.

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WARNING

• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
  – Lead from lead-based paints.
  – Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
  – Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work.
  To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
  – Work in a well-ventilated area.
  – Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
  – Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

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.
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. Unmodified 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 increased 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 a 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 safely 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 finger 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.
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 jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery 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 dust related hazards.
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.
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 remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools. Such preventive safely 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 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.
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.
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.
Battery tool use and care
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
Follow all charging Instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Service
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.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

SAFETY RULES FOR SANDERS

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.
Your tool is equipped with a dust bag – empty it frequently after completion of sanding and before storing the sander. Be extremely careful of dust disposal – materials in fine
particle form may be explosive. Do not throw sanding dust on an open fire. Combustion from mixture of varnishes, lacquers, polyurethane, oil, or water with dust particles can occur if there is a static discharge, spark introduced in the bag, or excessive heat.
Always wear eye protection and a dust mask for dusty applications and when sanding overhead. Sanding particles can be absorbed by your eyes and inhaled easily and may cause health complications.
Do not wet sand with this sander. Liquids entering the motor housing are an electrical shock hazard.
Do not use sandpaper intended for larger sanding pads. Larger sandpaper will extend beyond the sanding pad causing snagging, tearing of the paper, or kick- back. Extra paper extending beyond the sanding pad can also cause serious lacerations.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely control the power tool.
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. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc.
may damage plastic parts.

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 Owner’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, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

The definitions 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.

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 more safely.

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
| Infinitely variable selector with off| Speed is increasing from 0 setting
| Arrow| Action in the direction of arrow
∼| Alternating current (AC)| Type or a characteristic of current
| Direct current (DC)| Type or a characteristic of current
| Alternating or direct current (AC / DC)| Type or a characteristic of current
| Class II tool| Designates Double Insulated Construction tools.
| Protective earth| Grounding terminal
| Li-ion RBRC seal| Designates Li-ion battery recycling program
| Read the instructions| Alerts user to read manual
| Wear eye protection symbol| Alerts user to wear eye protection
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| Always operate with two hands| Alerts user to always operate with two hands
****| Do not use the guard for cut-off operations| Alerts user not to use the guard for cut-off operations

SYMBOLS (CERTIFICATION INFORMATION)

IMPORTANT : Some of the following symbols for certification 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.

Laboratories.
| This symbol designates that this component 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.
c us| 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 Intertwine Testing Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.

GET TO KNOW YOUR COMPACT MULTI-SANDER

20V Brush-less Compact Multi-Sander

SPECIFICATIONS

General|
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Rated Voltage| 20V d.c.
No-load Speed| 10,500 OPM
Plate Size| 6 inch x 4-1/8 inch (152 mm x 105 mm)
Orbit Diameter| 1/16 inch (1.6 mm)
Recommended Operating Temperature| 14 – 104 °F (-10 – 40 °C)
Recommended Storage Temperature| 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40 °C)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can cause a short circuit.
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.
This brush less compact multi-sander must be used only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:

NOTICE : Please refer to the battery pack and charger manuals for detailed operating information.

To Attach/Detach Battery Pack

WARNING
Always switch off the tool before attaching or detaching of the battery pack.
To attach the battery pack: Align the raised rib on the batter pack with the grooves on the tool, and then slide the battery pack onto the tool (Fig. 2).
NOTICE : When placing the battery pack on the tool, be sure that the raised rib on the battery pack aligns with the groove inside the tool and that the latches snap into place properly.
Improper attachment of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
To detach the battery pack: Depress the battery-release button, located on the front of the battery pack, to release the battery pack. Pull the battery pack out and remove it from the tool (Fig. 3).

Backing Pad Removal/Installation

Your brush less compact multi-sander is equipped with a hook-and-loop rubber backing pad that may be removed and attached without the need for additional tools.
To remove, push the button for changing the foot plates and pull the backing pad free from the sander (Fig. 4).

Rotating Backing Pad
For maximum use of the sandpaper, rotate the pad 120 degrees when the tip of the sandpaper becomes worn (Fig. 5).

Installing Sandpaper
Your sander uses hook-and-loop backed sandpaper, which firmly grips to the backing pad when applied with moderate pressure.
To change, peel off the old sandpaper, remove any dust from the backing pad, and press the new sandpaper in place. Be sure to align the holes in sandpaper with the holes in the backing pad to allow the dust extraction system to function (Fig. 6).

Mounting Special Sanding Attachments
When sanding in extremely tight areas, such as louvred panels, remove the standard backing pad and install one of the provided attachments (Fig. 7). Install corresponding sandpaper onto the sanding attachments.

Turning the Sander On/Off
To turn on the sander, push the On/Off switch downward. To turn it off, push the On/Off switch upward. (Fig. 8)

Dust Bag

The integrated dust extraction system collects sanding dust in the bag supplied with your sander. For maximum efficiency, the dust bag should be emptied frequently during operation.
WARNING
Empty the dust bag frequently during use, after completion of sanding, and before storing the sander. Be extremely careful of dust disposal; materials in fine particle form may be explosive. Do not throw sanding dust on an open fire. Combustion from mixture of varnishes, lacquers, polyurethane, oil, or water with dust particles can occur if there is a static discharge, spark introduced in the bag, or excessive heat.

Installing and Removing Dust Bag (Fig. 9)
To install the dust bag, align the slot on the dust bag with the dust outlet on the tool, and then push the dust bag onto the tool until the two lugs on the dust outlet snap into the holes on the dust bag connector.
To remove the dust bag, pull the dust bag off from the tool.

Sanding Tips
This tool is particularly suitable for one-handed operation and access to corners and edges that are otherwise difficult to reach and would require hand sanding. Profiles and grooves may be finished using the tip or edge of the selected attachment.
Always be certain that smaller work pieces are securely fastened to a bench or other support.
Larger panels may be held in place by hand on a bench or sawhorses.
SANDING : Open-coat aluminium oxide sanding sheets are recommended for most wood or metal sanding applications, as this synthetic material cuts quickly and wears well. Some applications, such as material finishing or cleaning, require special abrasive pads that are available from your dealer. For best results, use sanding and polishing accessories that are of superior quality and are carefully selected to produce professional quality results with your sander.
The following suggestions may be used as a general guide for sandpaper selection, but the best results will be obtained by sanding a test sample of the work piece first.

a finished surface for re coating.

With the work piece firmly secured, turn the tool on as described earlier. Contact the work piece with the tool only after the sander has reached its full speed and remove it from the work piece before switching the tool off. Operating your sander in this manner will prolong switch and motor life, and greatly increase the quality of your work.
Move the sander in long steady strokes parallel to the grain, using some lateral motion to overlap the strokes by as much as 75%. DO NOT apply excessive pressure – let the tool do the work. Excessive pressure will result in poor handling, vibration, and unwanted sanding marks (Fig. 10).

If the surface is rough, begin with coarser grit
sandpaper and then complete the surfacing with medium and fine grit. To avoid uneven results, do not skip more than one grit size when going from coarser to finer, and do not sand in one area for too long. When the job is completed, gently lift the tool from the work surface and slide switch to the “Off” position.
POLISHING: Your Brush less Compact Multi-Sander may be fitted with optional abrasive mesh (not included) or polishing pads (not included) to polish or remove scratches or corrosion from metal, painted, or other surfaces. The tool is operated in much the same way as when sanding, but the following points should be observed:

• Use light pressure and a circular or overlapping motion to remove scratches and corrosion or polish a surface.
• If using a compound, use only as much as necessary and do not use the dust bag.
• When working in very confined areas or louvred panels, the pad extension plate should be used.
• Clean the buffing or mesh pads with mild detergents and warm water. DO NOT use solvents.

Application Tips
Use the tool with its standard backing pad for sanding large work surfaces, corners, and edges (Fig. 11).

Use the tool with special sanding attachments for hard-to-reach areas (Fig. 12).

The flexible sanding attachment is intended for rounding edged surfaces (Fig. 13).
The flexible sanding attachment can also be used on some curved surfaces (Fig. 14).

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Service
WARNING
Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personal may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause a serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed by a SKIL Factory Service Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station.
General Maintenance
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service an authorized service centre for assistance.
Cleaning
WARNING
The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air.
Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objected through openings.
WARNING
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetra chloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.
Storage
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents.

TROUBLESHOOTING

2.  Tool is over-loaded.
3.  Battery pack is too hot.
4.  Battery pack is not installed
properly.
5.  Burned out switch.| 1.  Charge the battery.
2.  Turn off the tool and then try again.
3.  Turn off the tool and allow the battery pack to cool under air flow.
4.  Confirm that the battery is locked and secured to the tool.
5.  Have the switch replaced by an Authorized SKIL Service Center or Service Station.

LIMITED WARRANTY OF SKIL CONSUMER TOOLS

5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY- LEGAL
Chervon North America, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all SKIL consumer TOOLS will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase, if original purchaser registers the product within 30 days from purchase. BATTERIES AND CHARGERS are warranted for 2 years. Product registration can be completed online at www.Registermyskil.com. Original purchasers should also retain their receipt as proof of purchase. THE FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD FOR TOOLS IS CONDITIONED ON REGISTRATION OF THE PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE.
If original purchasers do not register their product timely, the foregoing limited warranty will apply for a duration of three years for tools. All batteries and chargers will remain under the two-year limited warranty.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a SKIL consumer tool is used for industrial, professional or commercial purposes, the foregoing warranty will apply for a duration of ninety days, regardless of registration.
SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited Warranty and, to the extent permitted by law, any warranty or condition implied by law, shall be the repair or replacement of parts, without charge, which are defective in material or workmanship and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or repaired by persons other than Seller or Authorized Service Station. To make a claim under this Limited Warranty, you must return the complete product, transportation prepaid, to any SKIL Factory Service Center or Authorized Service Station. For Authorized SKIL Power Tool Service Stations, please visit www.Registermyskil.com or call 1-877-SKIL-999 (1-877-754-5999).
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ACCESSORY ITEMS SUCH AS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES, DRILL BITS, ROUTER BITS, JIGSAW BLADES, SANDING BELTS, GRINDING WHEELS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO A PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION EQUAL TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO SUCH PRODUCT, AS SET FORTH IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH ABOVE. SOME STATES IN THE U.S., SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROFITS) ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES IN THE U.S.
AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U.S., PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA AND FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS SOLD WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE WITHIN OTHER COUNTRIES, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SKIL DEALER OR IMPORTER.
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