Skil 0788 AA (Lynx): ELECTRICAL SAFETY 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECIPROCATING SAWS GENERAL PERSONAL SAFETY ACCESSORIES BEFORE USE DURING USE

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

keep your second hand on barrel grip B ② (if both

the battery pack from the power tool before making

hands are holding the saw, they can not be cut by the

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

blade)

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

 Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

your leg (it is important to support the work properly

to minimise body exposure, blade binding, or loss of

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children

control)

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power

 Use clamps or other equipment to secure and

tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

support the workpiece (holding the workpiece in your

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

hand or against your body may lead to loss of control)

users.

 Use protective gloves when removing the blade

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

from the tool (the saw blade may be hot after

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

prolonged use)

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

 Always check that the supply voltage is the same as

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools

maintained power tools.

with a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

a 220V supply)

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are

 Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a

less likely to bind and are easier to control.

qualied person, if damaged

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,

 Only use an extension cord which is intended for

in accordance with these instructions, taking into

outdoor use and equipped with a watertight plug and

account the working conditions and the work to

coupling-socket

be performed. Use of the power tool for operations

 Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it,

dierent from those intended could result in a hazardous

if damaged (inadequate extension cords can be

situation.

dangerous)

5) SERVICE

 Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

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

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 When operating the tool use a residual current device

person using only identical replacement parts.

(RCD) with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is

 Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when

maintained.

performing an operation where the cutting tool may

contact hidden wiring or its own cord (contact with a

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECIPROCATING SAWS

"live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool

"live" and shock the operator)

GENERAL

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 Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the

or call the local utility company for assistance

tool

(contact with electric lines can lead to re or electrical

 The user is responsible for accidents or hazards

shock; damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;

occurring to other people or their property

penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or

PERSONAL SAFETY

an electrical shock)

 This tool should not be used by people under the age

 Do not run over, crush or pull the (extension) cord

of 16 years

 Protect the (extension) cord from heat, oil and sharp

 Do not work materials containing asbestos

edges

(asbestos is considered carcinogenic)

 Always switch o tool and disconnect plug from power

 Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

source if the power supply cord or the extension cord

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

is cut, damaged or entangled (do not touch the cord

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

before disconnecting the plug)

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

ACCESSORIES

bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust

 SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

extraction device when connectable

when original accessories are used

 Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic

 Do not use a dull or damaged blade (bent blades can

(such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction

break easily or cause kickback)

with additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust

BEFORE USE

mask and work with a dust extraction device when

 Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and

connectable

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

 Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

you start working

materials you want to work with

 Ensure that blade clamp A ② is tight before making

 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection

a cut (a loose clamp may cause the tool or blade to slip

 Do not reach underneath the workpiece (the

with loss of control as a result)

proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden from your

 Only use the tool in daylight or with appropriate articial

sight)

lighting

 Keep hands away from between the tool housing

DURING USE

and blade clamp A ② (the blade clamp can pinch your

 Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what

ngers)

you are doing

 Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade;

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