User manual SKIL 4570

[. . . ] WARNING and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. [. . . ] Face the good side of the material down and secure it in a bench vise or clamp it down. Draw cutting lines or designs on the side of the material facing up towards you. Then place the front edge of the saw foot on the work and line up the blade with the line to be cut. Hold the jigsaw firmly, turn it on, and press down (to keep the saw foot flat against the work) as you slowly push the saw in the direction of the cut. Build up cutting rate gradually, cutting close to the line (unless you want to leave stock for finish sanding). As you cut you may have to adjust or relocate the vise or clamps to keep the work stable. Do not force the saw or the blade teeth may rub and wear without cutting and the blade may break. When following curves, cut slowly so the blade can cut through cross grain. This will give you an accurate cut and will prevent the blade from wandering. 7) will regulate the orbital action from "Smooth" position for normal up and down motion to maximum orbital action for faster cutting in softer materials. To adjust foot, lift foot adjustment lever and flip lever completely over, then push foot forward as far as possible and lower foot adjustment lever to maintain adjustment (Fig. The speed of cut is much more apparent in thicker materials such as 2 by lumber. When minimal splintering is desired we recommend using "Smooth" position. ATTENTION: In order to achieve orbital action, the blade must be facing STRAIGHT FORWARD and the back of the blade must rest in the groove of the guide roller, and the CUTTING WITH A STRAIGHTEDGE Always use a rough cut blade when possible. Clamp a straightedge on the work parallel to the line of cut and flush with the side of the saw foot. (Either first mark the line of cut and then position the straightedge parallel and at the same distance as between the blade and the side edge of the foot or first mark the side edge of the foot and then clamp the straightedge on the mark and parallel to the cut line Fig. 9) As you cut, keep the saw foot edge flush against the straightedge and flat on the workpiece (Fig. Draw lines for the opening, hold the saw firmly, tilt it forward so that the toe of the saw foot rests on the work, but with the blade well clear of the work. When it touches, continue pressing down on the toe of the saw foot slowly pivoting the saw like a hinge until the blade cuts through and the foot rests flat on the work. To make sharp corners, cut up to the corner, then back up slightly before rounding the corner. After the opening is complete, go back to each corner and cut it from the opposite direction to square it off. The foot can be adjusted to cut any angle from 0° to 45, ° and is equipped with quick reference detent stops at 0°, 15°, 30°, and 45°. [. . . ] The light will stop blinking in less time if the battery pack was not completely discharged. When the battery pack is fully charged, unplug the charger (unless you're charging another battery pack) remove battery pack from charger and slip the battery pack back into the tool handle. Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard. we recommend that all tool service be performed by a Skil Factory Service Center or Authorized Skil Service Station. [. . . ]