Skil JS820301, Owner'S Manual

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To Attach/Detach Battery Pack
Lock the variable-speed trigger switch “OFF”
on the tool by depressing the lock-off button to
the locked position.
To attach the battery pack:
Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the
grooves in the tool, and then slide the battery
pack onto the tool (Fig. 3).
To detach the battery pack:
Depress the battery-release button, located
on the front of the battery pack, to release the
battery pack. Pull the battery pack out and
remove it from the tool (Fig. 3).
NOTICE: When placing the battery pack on the
tool, be sure that the raised rib on the battery
pack aligns with the groove on the tool and that the latches snap into place properly. Improper
attachment of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
WARNING
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, the
lock-off button should always be depressed and in the locked
position when not in use or carrying at your side.
Variable-Speed Trigger Switch
Your tool is equipped with a variable-speed
trigger switch. The tool can be turned ON or
OFF by depressing or releasing the trigger.
The variable-speed trigger switch delivers
higher speed with increased trigger pressure
and lower speed with decreased trigger
pressure (Fig. 4).
a. To start the saw, depress the lock-off button
to the unlock position, and then squeeze the
variable-speed trigger switch.
b. To stop the saw, release the variable-speed
trigger switch and depress the lock-off button
to the locked position.
Fig. 3
Attach
Detach
Battery-Release Button
Fig. 4
Variable-Speed
Trigger Switch