Skil 4381 AA: 5) SERVICE ACCESSORIES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JIG SAWS GENERAL OUTDOOR USE AFTER USE WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY): USE BEFORE USE DURING USE

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

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

maintained power tools.

could give the operator an electric shock)

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

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

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

likely to bind and are easier to control.

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

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

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

accordance with these instructions, taking into

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

account the working conditions and the work to be

replaced by a qualied person

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

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

5) SERVICE

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

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

use

person using only identical replacement parts. This

ACCESSORIES

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

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

when original accessories are used

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JIG SAWS

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

dull

GENERAL

OUTDOOR USE

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

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

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

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

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

maximum, and only use an extension cord which is

220V supply)

intended for outdoor use and equipped with a

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

splashproof coupling-socket

case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a

AFTER USE

qualied person; never open the tool yourself

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

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

is considered carcinogenic)

standstill

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

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

16 years

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

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

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

ear protection

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

• Wear protective goggles when working with materials

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

which produce chips

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

USE

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

• On/o 4

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

• Switch locking for continuous use 5

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

• Changing saw blades 6

extraction device when connectable

! insert blade to full depth with teeth facing forward

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

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as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

• Sawing at 15°/30°/45° 8

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

For best results select “EXACT” sawing mode

work with a dust extraction device when connectable

• Selecting sawing mode 9

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

- “EXACT” for accurate cutting, straight + curved

materials you want to work with

- “TURBO” for fast cutting, straight cuts only

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

! always select “EXACT” when sawing splinter-

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

sensitive material

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• Adjusting sawing speed to material used 0

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

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

BEFORE USE

select a higher sawing speed and lower the

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

sawing speed while the tool runs

cutting path before you start cutting

• Dust suction !a

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

! do not use vacuum cleaner when cutting metal

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

• Dust blowing !b

you start working

• Operating the tool

• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with

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

clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than

footplate rests at on the workpiece

by hand)

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

DURING USE

control of the tool at all times

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

! while working, always hold the tool at the

when performing an operation where the cutting

grey-coloured grip area(s) @

accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own

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

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