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INTRODUCTION
This tool is intended for making cut-throughs and
cut-outs in wood, plastic, metal, ceramic plates and
rubber, and is suitable for straight and curved cuts with
mitre angles to 45°
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1
SAFETY
Read and save this instruction manual (pay special
attention to the safety instructions at the back)
Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool
If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
Never use tool when cord is damaged; have it replaced
by a qualified person
Do not cut material containing asbestos
Do not use a saw blade which is cracked, deformed or
dull
Keep hands away from the saw blade while the tool is in
use
Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath
the cutting path before you start cutting
Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
Wear a dust protection mask when working with
materials which produce dust that is detrimental to
health; inform yourself beforehand about the materials to
be worked on
Wear protective goggles when working with materials
which produce chips
Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start cutting
Check the functioning of the tool before each use and, in
case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a
qualified person; never open the tool yourself
Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with
a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a
220V supply)
When used outdours, connect the tool via a fault current
(FI) circuit breaker with a triggering current of 30 mA
maximum, and only use an extension cord which is
intended for outdour use and equipped with a
splashproof coupling-socket
The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
wear ear protection
When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this
tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
USE
On/off
Switch on/off the tool by pulling/releasing trigger A 2
Switch lock
- pull trigger A 2 and hold it while you press knob B 2
- release the trigger
- unlock the switch by pulling again trigger A and then
releasing it
Speed control (4330/4374/4375)
Select speed with speed selection wheel C 2 (the
selfcorrecting VariTronic-Extra system keeps the speed
practically constant as the load increases)
Recommended speed (4330/4374/4375) 3
Recommended orbital action (4374/4375) 4
! when sawing splinter-sensitive material, use
lower orbital settings, or switch off orbital action,
to avoid splintering
Vari-Orbit system (4374/4375)
- use knob D 2 for adjusting the orbital action from
accurate cutting (=0) to fast cutting (=Full)
! Vari-Orbit system is activated when saw blade
enters into the workpiece
Dust suction
Prevents large accumulations of dust, high dust
concentrations in the breathing air and facilitates the
disposal of saw dust
- mount vacuum cleaner adapter 5
- connect vacuum cleaner
- clean vacuum cleaner adapter regularly
! do not use vacuum cleaner when cutting metal
Contact protector
Contact protector G 2 prevents unintentional contact
with the saw blade while working
Changing blades 6
For mounting:
- turn knob E counter-clockwise and hold it in this
position
- insert blade to full depth with teeth facing forward
- release knob E
For removing:
- turn knob E counter-clockwise and hold it in this
position
- turn blade slightly to the right and pull it out
- release knob E
Adjusting bevel cutting angle 7
- loosen screw H
- adjust footplate F to required angle
- tighten screw H
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