User manual SKIL 4540

[. . . ] WARNING listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. " These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. [. . . ] Rotational speed, at no load Per minute Off position Selector settings Infinitely variable selector with off Arrow Alternating current Direct current Alternating or direct current Class II construction Earthing terminal Warning symbol Ni-Cad RBRC seal Zero speed, zero torque. 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. 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 (Fig. To remove blade, lift tool-less blade change cover up with index finger and thumb and remove blade. TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF", release the trigger switch, which is spring loaded and will return to the "OFF" position automatically. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED TRIGGER SWITCH (Models 4480 & 4540 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. VARIABLE SPEED DIAL (Models 4485 & 4580 only) Your tool is equipped with a variable speed dial. The blade stroke rate may be adjusted during cutting operation by presetting the dial on or between any one of the six numbers. setting SPM rating (strokes per minute) 1-2 Low stroke 3-4 Medium stroke 5 High stroke Max. Override ELECTRONIC FEEDBACK CIRCUITRY (EFC) (Models 4485 & 4580 only) The internal electronic feedback system helps to keep the no load speed virtually constant between no-load and load conditions. PLUNGER SPEED The stroke rate may be adjusted as described earlier under "Variable Speed Dial". [. . . ] Thread the clamp screw from under the foot through the threaded hole in the clamp on left side of foot, and securely tighten clamp screw with a screwdriver, to clamp the rip fence bar in place. STRAIGHT CUTTING Once the rip fence is attached, measure from the edge of work to the line of cut, and set edge guide of rip fence to the same distance and then securely tighten clamp screw (Fig. Before attaching the rip fence, draw a circle and drive a finishing nail in the center of circle. Drill or plunge cut near the circles edge, turn saw off and disconnect the plug from power source (Fig. [. . . ]