INTRODUCTION
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This tool is intended for making cut-throughs and
cut-outs in wood, plastic, metal, ceramic plates and
rubber, and is suitable for straight and curved cuts with
mitre angles to 45°
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1
SAFETY
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Read and save this instruction manual (pay special
attention to the safety instructions at the back)
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Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool
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If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
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Never use tool when cord is damaged; have it replaced
by a qualified person
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Do not cut material containing asbestos
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Do not use a saw blade which is cracked, deformed or
dull
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Keep hands away from the saw blade while the tool is in
use
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Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath
the cutting path before you start cutting
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Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
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Wear a dust protection mask when working with
materials which produce dust that is detrimental to
health; inform yourself beforehand about the materials to
be worked on
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Wear protective goggles when working with materials
which produce chips
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Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start cutting
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Check the functioning of the tool before each use and, in
case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a
qualified person; never open the tool yourself
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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)
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When used outdours, connect the tool via a fault current
(FI) circuit breaker with a triggering current of 30 mA
maximum, and only use an extension cord which is
intended for outdour use and equipped with a
splashproof coupling-socket
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The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
wear ear protection
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When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
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SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
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Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
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In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
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This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
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Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
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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
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On/off
Switch on/off the tool by pulling/releasing trigger A
2
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Switch lock
- pull trigger A
2
and hold it while you press knob B
2
- release the trigger
- unlock the switch by pulling again trigger A and then
releasing it
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Speed control
Select speed with speed selection wheel C
2
(the
selfcorrecting VariTronic-Extra system keeps the speed
practically constant as the load increases)
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Recommended speed
3
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Vari-Orbit system
- use knob D
2
for adjusting the orbital action from
accurate cutting (=0) to fast cutting (=Full)
! Vari-Orbit system is activated when saw blade
enters into the workpiece
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Recommended orbital action
4
! when sawing splinter-sensitive material, use
lower orbital settings, or switch off orbital action,
to avoid splintering
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Auto-Scroller system
For 360° rotation of the saw blade around its axis, so
that intricate curves can be cut without turning the tool
(set knob D
2
in “auto-scroller” position)
- auto-scrolling
5
- manual scrolling (use knob E
2
)
6
- 4 locked blade positions
7
! Vari-Orbit system only functions when saw blade
is locked for straight forward cutting
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Dust suction
Prevents large accumulations of dust, high dust
concentrations in the breathing air and facilitates the
disposal of saw dust
- mount vacuum cleaner adapter
8
- connect vacuum cleaner
- clean vacuum cleaner adapter regularly
! do not use vacuum cleaner when cutting metal
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Contact protector
Contact protector F
2
prevents unintentional contact
with the saw blade while working
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Changing blades
2
- loosen screw H in blade holder G
- insert blade to full depth with teeth facing forward
- tighten screw H firmly
GB
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