Skil 4531, Original Instructions Manual

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be carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
power tools
- send the tool undismantled together with proof of
purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of the
tool are listed on www.skil.com)
• Be aware that damage due to overload or improper
handling of the tool will be excluded from the warranty
(for the SKIL warranty conditions see www.skil.com or
ask your dealer)
ENVIRONMENT
• Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries,
accessories and packaging together with household
waste material (only for EU countries)
-
in observance of European Directive 2012/19/EC
on waste of electric and electronic equipment and
its implementation in accordance with national law,
electric tools that have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility
- symbol
5
will remind you of this when the need for
disposing occurs
NOISE / VIBRATION
• Measured in accordance with EN 62841 the sound
pressure level of this tool is 82.0 dB(A) and the sound
power level 93.0 dB(A) (uncertainty K = 5 dB), and the
vibration
✱
(triax vector sum; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²)
✱
cutting board 5.5 m/s²
✱
cutting sheet metal 5.6 m/s²
• The vibration emission level has been measured in
accordance with a standardised test given in EN 62841;
it may be used to compare one tool with another and as
a preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when
using the tool for the applications mentioned
-
using the tool for different applications, or with different
or poorly maintained accessories, may significantly
increase the exposure level
- the times when the tool is switched off or when it is
running but not actually doing the job, may significantly
reduce the exposure level
! protect yourself against the effects of vibration by
maintaining the tool and its accessories, keeping
your hands warm, and organizing your work
patterns
b
Scie sauteuse 4531
INTRODUCTION
• Cet outil est conçu pour effectuer des découpes et
coupes dans le bois, les matières plastiques, le métal, les
plaques en céramique et le caoutchouc, et est approprié
pour des coupes droites et curvilignes avec des angles
d’onglet jusqu’à 45°
• Cet outil n’est pas conçu pour un usage professionnel
• Lisez et conservez ce manuel d’instruction
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CARACTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES
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• LED-light J
r
-
LED-light J automatically lights on when activating
switch A
• Switch for dust blowing D
t
• Selecting sawing mode
y
Use lever F
2
for adjusting the orbital action from
accurate cutting (= 0) to fast cutting (= 3)
-
1 setting (“0”) for accurate cutting in all materials,
st curved
- 3 settings for fast cutting in different materials, straight
cuts only
1 = metal
2 = plastic
3 = hard wood
! always select “0” when sawing splinter-sensitive
material
• Operating the tool
- before switching on the tool, ensure that front end of
footplate rests flat on the workpiece
-
hold tool firmly with both hands, so you will have full
control of the tool at all times
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s)
u
- ensure that complete surface of footplate rests firmly on
the workpiece
! ensure that the blade has come to a complete
standstill, before you lift the tool from the
workpiece
- keep ventilation slots G
2
uncovered
APPLICATION ADVICE
• Use the appropriate saw blades
i
! tool accepts most commonly available T-shank
and U-shank blades
• When cutting metals, lubricate saw blade regularly with
oil
• For an accurate straight cut, guide tool with footplate
along the edge of a straight piece of wood
o
• Pre-drill a hole before making cut-outs
p
• Splinter-free cutting
-
cover cutting-line with several layers of wide tape
before cutting
- always face the good side of the workpiece down
• For more information see www.skil.com
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation
slots G
2
)
! disconnect the plug before cleaning
• If lever M loosens during use, set the tightness of lever
M
a
- place lever M in middle position
-
loosen lock screw L with PH2 screw driver counter
clockwise
- tighten set screw K finger tight with Allen key 4mm
counter clockwise
! set screw K uses left hand thread
-
tighten lock screw L with PH2 screw driver clockwise
- tighten lever M
• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should