SKIL 7292 Orbital Sander Owner’s Manual

SKIL 7292 Orbital Sander Owner

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions 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 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 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 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.

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 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.
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.

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.

SAFETY RULES FOR ORBITAL SANDERS
Unplug the sander before changing accessories. Accidental start-ups may occur if sander is plugged in while changing an accessory.

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 canister, 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 box, or excessive heat.

Always wear eye and respiratory protection for dusty applications and when sanding overhead. Sanding particles can be absorbed by your eyes and inhaled easily and may cause health complications.

Use special precautions when sanding chemically pressure treated lumber, paint that may be lead based, or any other materials that may contain carcinogens. A suitable breathing respirator and protective clothing must be worn by all persons entering the work area. Work area should be sealed by plastic sheeting and persons not protected should be kept out until work area is thoroughly cleaned.

Do not wet sand with this sander. Liquids entering the motor housing is 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.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
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.

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 filter out microscopic particles.

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 safer.

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.

…/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,

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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| 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
Symbole| Forme au long et explication
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Ce symbole indique que cet outil est répertorié par Underwriters Laboratories.

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Ce symbole indique que cet outil est reconnu par Underwriters Laboratories.

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Ce symbole indique que cet outil est répertorié par Underwriters Laboratories, selon les normes américaines et canadiennes.

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Ce symbole indique que cet outil est répertorié par l’Association canadienne de normalisation.

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Ce symbole indique que cet outil est répertorié par l’Association canadienne de normalisation et qu’il est conforme aux normes américaines et canadiennes.

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Ce symbole indique que cet outil est répertorié par Intertek Testing et qu’il est conforme aux normes américaines et canadiennes.

| Ce symbole indique que cet outil est conforme aux normes mexicaines officielles (NOM).

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Orbital Sander

Specifications

ASSEMBLY

WARNING Always disconnect the plug from the power source before attaching or removing abrasive sheets.

Attaching Abrasive Sheet

1. To open clamping wire, lift clamping lever out of it’s pocket and then lower lever so it is positioned as shown in (Fig. 2).
2. Place the abrasive sheet (grit side up) between the clamping wire and base plate while aligning edges of the abrasive sheet with either edge of the pad. (Pre-bending the sheet makes attachment easier.)
3. After inserting the sheet, raise clamping lever and return it to it’s original position making sure the clamping wire is secure.
4. Wrap the sheet around the length of the pad and attach free end of sheet under opposite clamp and repeat procedures 1, 2, & 3 above. The abrasive sheet must be drawn as tight as possible for efficient sanding, as a loose sheet can slip on the work surface.

Punch Plate
After the paper has been installed, it will be necessary to punch holes into the paper with the use of the punch plate provided with your sander. Align sander base with punch plate and push down on sander until punch plate pierces the paper. Then remove punch plate from sander (Fig. 1).

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Rocker “On/Off” Switch
TO TURN THE TOOL “ON”: depress the dust-protected switch to the number “I” position. TO TURN THE TOOL “OFF”: depress switch to the number “0” position. Always hold the sander off the work when turning the switch “ON” or “OFF”. Contact the work with the tool after sander has reached its full speed and remove it from the work before turning the switch “OFF”. Operating in this manner will prolong switch and motor life and will greatly increase the quality of your work. SKIL Orbital Sanders are designed to produce exceptional finishes on wood surfaces, speed stock removal, or to remove lacquer, varnish, and other coated finishes. Orbital sanding provides fast, smooth final finishes. And this model can sand flush on all three sides of the tool, to get in tight places typical of cabinets, desks and shelving.

Pressure Control
Your tool is equipped with pressure control indicator lights. The indicator lights will let you know if you are applying the proper amount of pressure during operation. If the green indicator lights are illuminated you are applying the correct amount of pressure. If the red indicator light illuminates you are applying too much pressure and you need to apply less pressure (Fig. 1).

Microfilter Dust Canister The integral dust extraction system collects sanding dust in canister supplied with your sander. For maximum efficiency, the dust canister should be emptied frequently during operation.
WARNING Your tool is equipped with a dust canister, 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 box, or excessive heat.

Removing And Installing Dust Canister
To remove dust canister, rotate canister so that slot is in line with pin and simply pull away from the dust port (Fig. 1). To install dust canister, align dust port with hole in canister, push canister onto dust port and rotate until it locks into place.

Cleaning And Emptying The Dust Canister
Knock excess dust out of the microfilter, or remove dust with your fingers or a soft brush. You may notice that all the dust may not come out of the canister. This will not affect sanding performance but will reduce dust collection efficiency.
NOTE: Do not wash the micro filter with soap and water. Dust may become more firmly lodged in the pores, which will reduce dust collection, and damage the micro filter.

Dust Extraction
Your tool is equipped with a dust port for dust extraction. To use this feature, insert standard 1-1/4” vacuum hose into the dust port, and connect the opposite end of the hose to a shop vacuum cleaner (Fig. 3).

Abrasive Sheets
Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, or other synthetic abrasives are recommended for power sanding use. Natural abrasives, such as flint or garnet sheet are too soft for economical use in power sanding. For best results, use Skil abrasive sheets: The uniform spacing between grains minimizes filling or loading. The high quality aluminum oxide sheet with heavy backing, cuts faster and lasts longer. The following are recommended abrasive sheets and applications

1. Coarse Grit: For rough wood sanding.
2. Medium Grit: For general wood sanding.
3. Fine Grit: For smoothing wood or plaster patches.
4. Extra Fine Grit: For final sanding bare wood and smoothing old paint.

Sanding Tips

This sander has been designed for even weight distribution which virtually eliminates the use of pressure. Excessive pressure to the sander may result in an uneven sanding job and premature grit wear. Constant and excessive pressure can cause overheating and possible damage to the motor as well as premature wear out of the pad on hook and loop models. It’s usually best to work in strokes that parallel the grain, using some lateral motion so the main strokes are overlapped as much as 75%. If the surface is rough, start sanding with a coarse grit sheet, then medium and then finish with a fine or extra fine abrasive. This procedure will vary with different types of materials and work. Continue to sand with each grit until the surface looks uniform. When going from one grit size to a finer size, do not skip more than two sizes. To remove the greatest amount of stock, use a coarse grit and move the sander steadily over the entire surface against the grain as well as with the grain.

DO NOT REMAIN IN ONE SPOT TOO LONG. It may remove too much material and un even sanding will result. Sanding with the grain of the wood gives the smoothest final finish. Additional abrasive sheets can be conveniently cut from large-size commercially available sheets (standard size: 9” x 11-1/16”; 228 x 280mm). Cut into four pieces of equal size as shown (Fig. 4). Choose the proper grit for the job.

MAINTENANCE

Service

WARNING Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized per so n 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 efficiency 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.

Bearings
Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy load or very abrasive material cut ting) should be replaced at once to avoid overheating or motor failure.

Cleaning
WARNING To avoid accidents always disconnect the tool from the power supply before cleaning or performing any maintenance. 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 objects through openings.

CAUTION Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and house hold detergents that contain ammonia.

EXTENSION CORDS

WARNING If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with adequate size conductors that is capable of carrying the current necessary for your tool must be used. This will prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power or overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS 120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS

Ampere

Rating

| ****

25

| Cord Length in Feet

50             100

| ****

150

| ****

15

| Cord Length in Meters

30             60

| ****

120

3-6| 18| 16| 16| 14| 0.75| 0.75| 1.5| 2.5
6-8| 18| 16| 14| 12| 0.75| 1.0| 2.5| 4.0
8-10| 18| 16| 14| 12| 0.75| 1.0| 2.5| 4.0
10-12| 16| 16| 14| 12| 1.0| 2.5| 4.0| —
12-16| 14| 12| —| —| —| —| —| —

LIMITED WARRANTY OF SKIL CONSUMER PORTABLE, HD, SHD AND MAG HEAVY DUTY

POWER TOOLS

Chervon North America (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all SKIL consumer portable, HD, SHD and MAG Heavy Duty power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. SKIL consumer portable power tool models will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety days if the tool is used for professional use. 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 misrepaired 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 SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. SOME STATES IN THE U.S., SOME CANADIAN PRO V INCES 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.

© Chervon North America, 1203 E. Warrenville Rd, Naperville, IL 60563.For Customer Service 1-877-SKIL-999 OR www.skil.com

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