Skil 0788 Notice Originale page 7

• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept
clear of debris
• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
AFTER USE
• Before you put down the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
• Always disconnect plug from power source
- whenever leaving the tool unattended
- before clearing jammed material
- before checking, cleaning or working on the tool
- after striking a foreign object
- whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL
③ Read the instruction manual before use
④ Do not expose tool to rain
⑤ Double insulation (no earth wire required)
⑥ Do not dispose of the tool together with household
waste material
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
• Mounting saw blade ⑦
! disconnect the plug
- press blade clamp A in same direction as arrow C on
tool and hold it in that position
- insert blade (with teeth facing down) to full depth
- release blade clamp A
- push in and pull out blade to check whether it is locked
correctly
• Removing saw blade ⑦
- press blade clamp A in same direction as arrow C on
tool and hold it in that position
- pull out blade
- release blade clamp A
• Cord restraint ⑧
- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint D as
illustrated
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
• On/off ⑨
- switch on tool by first pressing safety switch E ② and
then pulling trigger switch F ②
- switch off tool by releasing trigger switch F
• Operating the tool
- connect plug to power source
- ensure power cord is located to the rear, away from
the saw blade and so positioned that it will not be
caught on branches or the like during cutting
- switch on the tool
! the tool should run at full speed before the blade
enters the workpiece
- always engage the moving saw blade into the
workpiece in a downward direction
- keep footplate G ② firmly against the workpiece to
minimize counter-force and vibration
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s) ⑩
- do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool
do the work for you
- keep ventilation slots H ② uncovered
! ensure that the saw blade extends beyond the
work throughout the stroke ⑪
- support workpiece/logs so that the face sides at the
cut do not close in against each other, which would
result in the blade being jammed or pinched
- position and set short logs safely prior to sawing
! there is a risk of accidents when sawing wood or
branches under tension; be careful
APPLICATION ADVICE
• Use the appropriate saw blades ⑫
• For more tips see www.skil.com
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation
slots H ②)
! disconnect the plug before cleaning
• Storage ⑬
- store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place,
out of reach of children
- securely mount storage rail on the wall with 4 screws
(not supplied) and horizontally leveled
• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should
be carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL
power tools
- send the tool undismantled together with proof of
purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of
the tool are listed on www.skil.com)
ENVIRONMENT
• Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and
packaging together with household waste material
(only for EU countries)
- in observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC
on waste of electric and electronic equipment and
its implementation in accordance with national law,
electric tools that have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility
- symbol ⑥ will remind you of this when the need for
disposing occurs
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