Skil 4181 AA: INTRODUCTION 3) PERSONAL SAFETY TECHNICAL DATA 1 TOOL ELEMENTS 2 SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

Jig saw 4181/4281

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

INTRODUCTION

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

of electric shock.

• This tool is intended for making cut-throughs and cut-outs

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

in wood, plastic, metal, ceramic plates and rubber, and is

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

suitable for straight and curved cuts with mitre angles to

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not

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use a power tool while you are tired or under the

• This tool is not intended for professional use

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

• Read and save this instruction manual 3

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

serious personal injury.

TECHNICAL DATA 1

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

A Switch for on/o

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

B Button for switch locking

personal injuries.

C Wheel for adjusting sawing speed (4281)

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

D Ventilation slots

in the off-position before connecting to power

E Cable clip

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

SAFETY

invites accidents.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save

at all times. This enables better control of the power tool

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The

in unexpected situations.

term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

power tool.

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

can be caught in moving parts.

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

areas invite accidents.

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

can reduce dust-related hazards.

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

may ignite the dust or fumes.

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

the job better and safer at the rate for which it was

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

designed.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

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

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

the battery pack from the power tool before making

electric shock.

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

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

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

electric shock.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

electric shock.

maintained power tools.