Skil 4900 AA: INTRODUCTION 3) PERSONAL SAFETY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 TOOL ELEMENTS 2 SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged

or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

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extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

INTRODUCTION

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

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

• This tool is intended for cutting of wood, plastic, metal

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

and building materials as well as for pruning and tree

of electric shock.

trimming; it is suitable for straight and curved cuts

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

• This tool is not intended for professional use

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

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sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power

tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1

alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

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b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye

A On/o switch

protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,

B Indicator “Power On”

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used

C Speed selection wheel

for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

D Blade clamp

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in

E Adjustable footplate

the off-position before connecting to power source and/

F Blade storage compartment

or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying

G Handle

power tools with your nger on the switch or energising power

H Barrel grip

tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

J Ventilation slots

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

K Adjustment screws

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

L Blade holder screw

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

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

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

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in unexpected situations.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

can be caught in moving parts.

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

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

warnings and instructions for future reference. The term

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

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

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

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

can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

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

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

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do

areas invite accidents.

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

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

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

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

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

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

may ignite the dust or fumes.

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

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

the battery pack from the power tool before making

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

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

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

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

with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or

and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

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

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

electric shock.

maintained power tools.

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

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away