Skil 3430 Notice Originale page 13

BATTERIES
• The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure
full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery
in the battery charger before using your power tool for the
first time)
• Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
- SKIL battery: BR1*31****
- SKIL charger: CR1*31****
• Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
replaced
• Do not disassemble the battery
• Do not expose tool/battery to rain
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3 Read the instruction manual before use
4 Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
5 Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
6 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 2
• Battery level indicator 7
- press the battery level indicator button J to show the
current battery level.
• On/off 8 a
- move the button for switch locking B to the left to unlock
- press switch A to start the tool
- release switch A to stop the tool
• Speed control for smooth starting 9
• Transportation mode 8 b
- release trigger switch A to stop the tool
- put button B in the right position to prevent accidently
switching on the tool
Changing saw blades q
•
! remove battery from tool before making any
adjustments or changing accessories
! insert blade to full depth with teeth facing forward
w
- tool accepts most commonly available T-shank and
U-shank blades q
• Sawing at 45° e
• Selecting sawing mode r
Use lever C 2 for adjusting the orbital action from
accurate cutting (= 0) to fast cutting (= 3)
- 1 setting ("0") for accurate cutting in all materials,
straight + curved
- 3 settings for fast cutting in different materials, straight
cuts only
1 = aluminum, plastic
2 = hard wood
3 = soft wood
! always select "0" when sawing splinter-sensitive
material
• LED-light G t
LED-light G automatically lights on when activating
switch A
• Switch for dust blowing H y
• Dust suction u
- connect vacuum cleaner adapter M to foot
- connect vacuum cleaner hose to vacuum cleaner
adapter M
• Operating the tool
- before switching on the tool, ensure that front end of
footplate rests flat on the workpiece
- hold tool firmly with both hands, so you will have full
control of the tool at all times
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s) i
- ensure that complete surface of footplate rests firmly on
the workpiece
! ensure that the blade has come to a complete
standstill, before you lift the tool from the
workpiece
- keep ventilation slots D 2 uncovered
• Battery protection
Switches off the tool or prevents the tool from being
switched on, when
- the load is too high
- the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C
- the lithium-ion battery is nearly empty (to protect
against deep discharge)
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
APPLICATION ADVICE
• Use the appropriate saw blades o
! tool accepts most commonly available T-shank
and U-shank blades q
• When cutting metals, lubricate saw blade regularly with
oil
• For an accurate straight cut, guide tool with footplate
along the edge of a straight piece of wood p
• Pre-drill a hole before making cut-outs a
• Splinter-free cutting
- cover cutting-line with several layers of wide tape
before cutting
- always face the good side of the workpiece down
• For more information see www.skil.com
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots D 2 )
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
• If lever F loosens during use, set the tightness of lever
F s
- place lever F in middle position
- loosen lock screw L with PH2 screw driver counter
clockwise
- tighten set screw K finger tight with Allen key 4mm
counter clockwise
! set screw K uses left hand thread
- tighten lock screw L with PH2 screw driver clockwise
- tighten lever F
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