User manual SKIL 4240

[. . . ] Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other. Double Insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. [. . . ] Some examples of these chemicals are: · lead from lead-based paints , · Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and · arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. Some dust created by IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Rotational speed, at no load Higher number means greater speed Speed is increasing from 0 setting Action in the direction of arrow Type or a characteristic of current Type or a characteristic of current Type or a characteristic of current Designates Double Insulated Construction tools. Grounding terminal Alerts user to warning messages Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling program This symbol designates that this tool is listed to Canadian Standards by Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, and listed to Canadian Standards by Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any WARNING always disconnect plug from power source before assembling parts, making adjustments, or changing blades. Loosen blade screw in the blade holder and insert blade to full depth with teeth facing in direction of cut as shown in (Fig. Securely tighten blade screw on the front of blade holder with a flat tip screwdriver. Insert the saw blade (teeth in cutting direction) until it latches in the plunger (Fig. When inserting the saw blade, the back of the blade must rest in the groove of the guide roller. To remove blade, lift tool-less blade change cover up with index and middle fingers and remove blade. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED TRIGGER SWITCH (Model 4280 only) Your tool is equipped with a variable speed trigger switch. The tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger. The speed can be adjusted from the minimum to maximum nameplate SPM by the pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to increase the speed and release pressure to decrease speed (Fig. "LOCK-ON" BUTTON The "Lock-ON" button, located in the handle of your tool allows for continuous operation at maximum SPM without holding the trigger (Fig. TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: squeeze trigger and release it without depressing the "LockON" button. [. . . ] Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia. WARNING necessary, a cord with Adequate size conductors that is capable of carrying the current necessary for your tool must be used. [. . . ]