Skil 4181 AA: 5) SERVICE ACCESSORIES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JIG SAWS GENERAL OUTDOOR USE AFTER USE USE BEFORE USE DURING USE

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

could give the operator an electric shock)

likely to bind and are easier to control.

• Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool;

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

direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

accordance with these instructions, taking into

• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do

account the working conditions and the work to be

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

performed. Use of the power tool for operations dierent

• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

replaced by a qualied person

5) SERVICE

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

person using only identical replacement parts. This

• Keep hands away from the saw blade while the tool is in

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

use

ACCESSORIES

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JIG SAWS

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

when original accessories are used

GENERAL

• Do not use a saw blade which is cracked, deformed or

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the

dull

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

OUTDOOR USE

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

• When used outdoors, connect the tool via a fault current

220V supply)

(FI) circuit breaker with a triggering current of 30 mA

• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and, in

maximum, and only use an extension cord which is

case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a

intended for outdoor use and equipped with a

qualied person; never open the tool yourself

splashproof coupling-socket

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

AFTER USE

is considered carcinogenic)

• When you put away the tool, switch o the motor and

• This tool should not be used by people under the age of

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

16 years

standstill

• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A); wear

WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):

ear protection

• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire

• Wear protective goggles when working with materials

in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug

which produce chips

• If for any reason the old plug is cut o the cord of this tool,

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

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

USE

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

• On/o 4

extraction device when connectable

• Switch locking for continuous use 5

• Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic (such

• Changing saw blades 6

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

! insert blade to full depth with teeth facing forward

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

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work with a dust extraction device when

• Sawing at 15°/30°/45° 8

connectable

• Adjusting sawing speed to material used 9 (4281)

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

! if the tool does not run with wheel C in position 1,

materials you want to work with

select a higher sawing speed and lower the

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

sawing speed while the tool runs

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

• Dust suction 0a

• Alwaysdisconnectplugfrompowersourcebefore

! do not use vacuum cleaner when cutting metal

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

• Dust blowing 0b

BEFORE USE

• Operating the tool

• Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath the

- before switching on the tool, ensure that front end of

cutting path before you start cutting

footplate rests at on the workpiece

• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and

- hold tool rmly with both hands, so you will have full

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

control of the tool at all times

you start working

! while working, always hold the tool at the

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

grey-coloured grip area(s) !

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

- ensure that complete surface of footplate rests rmly

by hand)

on the workpiece

DURING USE

! ensure that the blade has come to a complete

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

standstill, before you lift the tool from the

when performing an operation where the cutting

workpiece

accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own

- keep ventilation slots D 2 uncovered

cord (a cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may

• Cable clip @

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