Skil 4581 CA: 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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c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

electric shock.

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

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep

INTRODUCTION

cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving

parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

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

electric shock.

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

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

suitable for straight and curved cuts with mitre angles to

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

45°

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

• The light of this power tool is intended to illuminate the

shock.

power tool΄s direct area of working operation and is not

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

suitable for household room illumination

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

• This tool is not intended for professional use

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

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of electric shock.

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

TECHNICAL DATA 1

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

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

use a power tool while you are tired or under the

A Switch for on/o

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

B Button for switch locking

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

C Switch for dust blowing

serious personal injury.

D Lever for locking/releasing foot plate

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

E Wheel for adjusting sawing speed

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

F Lever for selecting sawing mode

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

G Saw blade storage

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

H Spot light

personal injuries.

J Ventilation slots

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

in the off-position before connecting to power

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

SAFETY

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

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

invites accidents.

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

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

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

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The

injury.

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

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

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

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

power tool.

in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

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

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

areas invite accidents.

can be caught in moving parts.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

may ignite the dust or fumes.

can reduce dust-related hazards.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

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

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

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

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

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

designed.

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

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

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

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

electric shock.

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

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

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

the battery pack from the power tool before making

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.