SKIL SW1E3475CA Compact Brushless Instruction Manual

SKIL SW1E3475CA Compact Brushless Instruction Manual

Figures Instructions

INTRODUCTION

• This tool is intended for cutting of wood, plastic, metal and building materials as well as for pruning and tree trimming.
• This tool is not intended for professional use.
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TECHNICAL DATA 1

TOOL ELEMENTS 2

A Blade
B Pivot Shoe
C Blade clamp
D Barrel grip
E Ventilation slots
F Locking button
G Switch for on/off and speed control
H 9. Handle__
J Battery level indicator button
K Dual LED lights

SAFETY

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off- position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damagedor modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

SERVICE

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BRUSHLESS RECIPROCATING SAWS

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring (cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock)
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform (holding the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control)

ACCESSORIES

•  SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only when original accessories are used
• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

BEFORE USE

• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and other elements in your workpiece; remove them before you start working
• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or call the local utility company for assistance (contact with electric lines can lead to fire or electrical shock; damaging a gas line can result in an explosion; penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or an electrical shock)

PERSONAL SAFETY

• This tool should not be used by people under the age of 16 years
• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos is considered carcinogenic)
• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful  (contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust extraction device when connectable
• Certain kinds of dust are classified as carcinogenic (such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust mask and work with a dust extraction device when connectable
• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the materials you want to work with
• Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade; keep your second hand on barrel grip D2 (if both hands are holding the saw, they can not be cut by the blade)
• Do not reach underneath the workpiece (the proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden from your sight)
• Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg (it is important to support the work properly to minimise body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control)
• Do not use a dull or damaged blade (bent blades can break easily or cause kickback)
• Use protective gloves when removing the blade from the tool (the saw blade may be hot after prolonged use)
• Wear protective glasses and hearing protection

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 7a
    ! when the lowest level of the battery indicator starts flashing after pressing button J 7 b, the battery is empty
    ! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing after pressing button J 7c , the battery is not within the allowable operating temperature range

• Combined switch for on/off and speed control with locking button 8 9

  • first unlock by pressing button F
  • switch on the tool by pulling trigger G
  •  control the speed steplessly from zero to maximum by putting less or more pressure on the trigger
  • switch off by releasing trigger G

• Locking button F can be activated 8

  • if activated, the on/off switch is blocked and the machine is secured against being switched on unintentionally

• Dual LED lights K 10
  Dual LED lights automatically light on when activating switch G
  ! when LED lights start flashing, the battery protection is activated (see below)

• Battery protection
  The tool is suddenly being switched off or prevented from being switched on, when

  • the load is too high –> remove load and restart
  • the battery temperature is not within the allowable operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C –> 2 levels of the battery level indicator start flashing when pressing button J 7c; wait until battery has returned within the allowable operating temperature range
  • the battery is nearly empty (to protect against deep discharge) –> a low battery level or flashing low battery level ub is shown by the battery level indicator when pressing button J; charge battery
    ! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the tool is switched off automatically; battery may be damaged

• Mounting saw blade w
  ! remove battery from tool before making any adjustments or changing accessories

  • turn blade clamp C in same direction as arrow on tool and hold it in that position
  • insert blade (with teeth facing down or up) to full depth
  • release blade clamp C
  • push in and pull out blade to check whether it is locked correctly

• Removing saw blade 11
  ! remove battery from tool before making any adjustments or changing accessories

  • turn blade clamp C in same direction as arrow on tool and hold it in that position
  • pull out blade
  • release blade clamp C

• Operating the tool
  ! securely clamp the workpiece

  • mark the cutting line on the workpiece
  • mount battery on tool
  • hold the tool with one hand on handle H and the other on the insulated barrel grip D
  • switch on the tool
  • guide the tool along the marked cutting line
  • keep pivot shoe B firmly against the workpiece to minimize counter-force and vibration

• Holding and guiding the tool
  ! while working, always hold the tool at the greycoloured grip area(s) 12

  • keep ventilation slots E uncovered
  • do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool do the work for you
    ! ensure that the saw blade extends beyond the work throughout the stroke 13

• Pivoting the shoe 14

  • depress the locking button F to the locked position and then remove the battery pack from the tool.
  • firmly hold the saw and then pivot the shoe B to the desired angle, while taking care to avoid contact with the blade.
  • reinstall the battery and prepare to cut

APPLICATION ADVICE

• Plunge cutting 15
  Plunge cuts can be made in wood and other soft materials without pre- drilling a hole

  • use a thick saw blade
    ! remove battery from tool before making any adjustments or changing accessories

  • mark desired cutting line on the workpiece

  • tilt the tool so that the blade does not touch the workpiece

  • switch on the tool and carefully engage the moving saw blade into the workpiece

  • after the blade has penetrated through the workpiece continue sawing along the marked cutting line
    ! do not make plunge cuts in metal materials

• Use the appropriate saw blades 16

• When cutting metals, lubricate saw blade regularly with oil

• 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 / SERVICER

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots E 2)
  ! remove battery from tool before cleaning

• 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)

• Be aware that damage due to overload or improper handling of the tool will be excluded from the warranty (for the SKIL warranty conditions see www.skil.com or ask your dealer)

ENVIRONMENT

• Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries, accessories and packaging together with household waste material (only for EU countries)
  • in observance of European Directive 2012/19/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
    ! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with heavy tape to prevent short-circuit

NOISE / VIBRATION

• Measured in accordance with EN 62841 the sound pressure level of this tool is 87 dB(A) and the sound power level 98 dB(A) (uncertainty K = 3 dB), and the vibration Þ (triax vector sum; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²)
  ✱cutting board 10.58 m/s²
  ✱cutting wooden beams 8.46 m/s²

• The vibration emission level has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 62841; it may be used to compare one tool with another and as a preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when using the tool for the applications mentioned

  • using the tool for different applications, or with different or poorly maintained accessories, may significantly increase the exposure level
  • the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job, may significantly reduce the exposure level
    ! protect yourself against the effects of vibration by maintaining the tool and its accessories, keeping your hands warm, and organizing your work patterns

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