Skil 7381, Instructions Manual

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d) 

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.

e) 

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.

f) 

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting 
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) 

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.

5) SERVICE

a) 

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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS

•  Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and 

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before 
you start working

•  Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the 

tool; direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

•  When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and 

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete 
standstill

•  Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with 

a capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

•  In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction, 

immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug

•  SKIL can assure fl awless functioning of the tool only 

when the correct accessories are used which can be 
obtained from your SKIL dealer

•  This tool should not be used by people under the age of 

16 years

•  The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A); 

wear ear protection

•  If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do 

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

•  Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it 

replaced by a qualifi ed person

•  Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the 

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools 
with a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to 
a 220V supply)

•  This tool is not suitable for wet sanding
• 

Secure the workpiece

 (a workpiece clamped with 

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than 
by hand)

• 

Do not work materials containing asbestos

 (asbestos 

is considered carcinogenic)

•  When sanding metal, sparks are generated; do not use 

dustbox and keep other persons and combustible 
material from work area

•  Do not touch the moving sanding sheet
•  Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged 

sanding sheets

•  Wear protective gloves, safety glasses, close-fi tting 

clothes and hair protection (for long hair)

•  Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some 

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful 
(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause 
allergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the 
operator or bystanders); 

wear a dust mask and work 

with a dust extraction device when connectable

•  Certain kinds of dust are classifi ed as carcinogenic 

(such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction 
with additives for wood conditioning; 

wear a dust 

mask and work with a dust extraction device when 
connectable

•  Follow the dust-related national requirements for the 

materials you want to work with

•  Always disconnect plug from power source before 

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
•  Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire 

in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug

•  If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this 

tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left 
unattended

USE

•  Mounting of sanding sheet 

4

! disconnect 

the 

plug

-  mount VELCRO sanding sheet as illustrated
-  use lever A for mounting regular sanding sheets

!  the dust suction requires the use of perforated 

sanding sheets

-  use paper punch B for adapting non-perforated 

sanding sheets to dust suction

!  perforation in sanding sheet should correspond 

with perforation in sanding foot

!  replace worn sanding sheets in time
!  always use the tool with the total sanding surface 

covered with sanding paper

• Dust suction 

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-  empty dustbox C regularly for optimal dust pick-up 

performance

-  remove dustbox C by pushing knob D to the left and 

hold it in that position while pulling dustbox C 
backwards

-  mount dustbox C by sliding it back until it clicks into 

place

!  lock dustbox C before mounting

-  when necessary, also clean the fi lter as illustrated

!  do not use dustbox when sanding metal