Skil 4920, Original Instructions Manual

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• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines
or call the local utility company for assistance
(contact with electric lines can lead to fire or electrical
shock; damaging a gas line can result in and explosion;
penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or
an electrical shock)
PERSONAL SAFETY
• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
• This tool should be used by people under the age of 16
years
• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
is considered carcinogenic)
• 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 classified 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
• Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade;
keep your second hand on barrel grip E
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(if both
hands are holding the saw, they can not be cut by the
blade)
• Do not reach underneath the workpiece (the proximity
of the blade to your hand is hidden from your sight)
• Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across
your leg (it is important to support the work properly
to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of
control)
• Do not use a dull or damaged blade (bent blades can
break easily or cause kickback)
• Use protective gloves when removing the blade
from the tool (the saw blade may be hot after prolonged
use)
• Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
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Read the instruction manual before use
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Double insulation (no earth wire required)
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Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste
material
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
• Combined switch for on/off and speed control
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- switch on/off the tool by pulling/releasing trigger A
- control the speed steplessly from zero to maximum by
putting less or more pressure on the trigger
• Mounting saw blade
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! disconnect the plug
- turn blade clamp B in the same direction as arrow C on
tool and hold it in that position
- insert blade (with teeth facing down or up) to full depth
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) 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.
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 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.
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.
h) 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.
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 RECIPROCATING SAWS
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own
cord (cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock)
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform (holding
the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control)
ACCESSORIES
• SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching
at least the highest no-load speed of the tool
BEFORE USE
• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool
• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Never use the tool when the cord is damaged; it must be
replaced by a specially prepared cord available through
the service organization
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)