Skil 4900 AA: 5) SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECIPROCATING SAWS USE

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or call

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

the local utility company for assistance (contact with

likely to bind and are easier to control.

electric lines can lead to re or electrical shock; damaging a

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

gas line can result in an explosion; penetrating a water pipe

in accordance with these instructions, taking into

will cause property damage or an electrical shock)

account the working conditions and the work to be

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

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

break easily or cause kickback)

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

• Keep hands away from between the tool housing and

5) SERVICE

blade clamp D 2 (the blade clamp can pinch your ngers)

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

• Ensure that blade clamp D 2 is tight before making

person using only identical replacement parts. This

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

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

with loss of control as a result)

• Wear protective glasses and hearing protection 4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECIPROCATING SAWS

• Use protective gloves when removing the blade from

the tool (the saw blade may be hot after prolonged use)

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

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

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

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

you start working

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

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

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

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

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

220V supply)

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

USE

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

• On/o 5

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

• Speed control

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

With wheel C 2 the sawing speed can be adjusted from

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

low to high (6 positions)

when original accessories are used

• Adjusting sawing speed to material used 6

• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching

! if the tool does not run with wheel C 2 in

at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

position 1, select a higher sawing speed and

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

lower the sawing speed while the tool runs

16 years

• Mounting saw blade 7

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

! disconnect the plug

is considered carcinogenic)

- press blade clamp D forward and hold it in that

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

position

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

- insert blade (with teeth facing down or up) to full depth

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

- release blade clamp D

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

- pull out blade somewhat until clamp D clicks into a

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

square position

extraction device when connectable

- push in and pull out blade to check whether it is

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

locked correctly

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

! ensure that blade clamp D 2 is tight before

additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and

making a cut (a loose clamp may cause the tool

work with a dust extraction device when connectable

or blade to slip with loss of control as a result)

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

! ensure that the front end of the blade extends

materials you want to work with

through footplate E for the entire stroke length

• Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade;

• Removing saw blade 8

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

- press blade clamp D forward and hold it in that position

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

- pull out blade

• Do not reach underneath the workpiece (the proximity

- release blade clamp D

of the blade to your hand is hidden from your sight)

• Adjustable footplate 9

• Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across

- footplate E tilts in order to keep as much of its surface

your leg (it is important to support the work properly to

in contact with the workpiece

minimise body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control)

- adjust footplate by holding the saw rmly and turning

• Use clamps or other equipment to secure and

footplate to desired position

support the workpiece (holding the workpiece in your

• Blade storage compartment 0

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

- ensure that storage compartment F is closed to

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when

prevent blades from falling out

performing an operation where the cutting tool may

• Operating the tool

contact hidden wiring or its own cord (contact with a

! securely clamp the workpiece

“live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool

- mark the cutting line on the workpiece

“live” and shock the operator)

- select desired sawing speed with wheel C 2

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