SKIL SW1E3440JA Brushless Compact Jig Saw Instruction Manual

SKIL SW1E3440JA Brushless Compact Jig Saw

Product Information

Product Name: Brushless Compact Jig Saw 3440
Article Number: SW1*3440** Manufacturer: Skil BV Address:
Rithmeesterpark 22 A1 4838 GZ Breda
The Netherlands Website: www.skil.com Date: 04/22 Model Number: 2610S01285

Product Usage Instructions

1. Safety Precautions:

   • Before using the brushless compact jig saw, carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in the user manual.
   • Always wear appropriate safety equipment, such as safety goggles and ear protection, when operating the tool.
   • Ensure that the work area is well-lit and free from any obstructions.
   • Keep bystanders, especially children,away from the work area.
   • Do not use the tool if you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication that may impair your judgment or coordination.

2. Tool Setup:

   • Check that the tool is in good condition and all parts are securely attached.
   • Ensure that the blade is properly installed and tightened.
     Adjust the cutting angle and depth according to your requirements.

3. Power Connection:

   • Connect the brushless compact jig saw to a suitable power source.
   • Use only the recommended voltage and ensure that the power cord is not damaged.
   • If using an extension cord, make sure it is rated for the tool’s power requirements and is in good condition.

4. Operating the Tool:

   • Hold the tool firmly with both hands, one hand on the handle and the other on the base plate.
   • Position the blade on the desired cutting line and switch on the tool.
   • Move the tool slowly and steadily along the cutting line, allowing the blade to do the work.
   • Do not force the tool or apply excessive pressure while cutting. Let the blade cut at its own pace.
   • Use caution when cutting through thick or dense materials, as the blade may become hot.
   • If the tool gets stuck or the blade binds, switch off the tool and remove it from the material before attempting to restart.

5. Blade Changing:

   • Switch off the tool and disconnect it from the power source.
   • Allow the blade to cool down if it has been in use.
   • Follow the instructions in the user manual to safely remove and replace the blade. – Ensure that the new blade is securely tightened before resuming operation.

6. Maintenance and Care:

   • Regularly clean the tool and remove any dust or debris that may accumulate.
   • Lubricate moving parts as recommended by the manufacturer.
   • Check for any signs of damage or wear and replace any worn-out parts.
   • Store the tool in a dry and secure place, away from children and unauthorized users.

Note: This is a general overview of the product information and usage instructions.
For detailed instructions and specific safety guidelines, please refer to the original user manual provided by the manufacturer.

INTRODUCTION

• This tool is intended for making cut-throughs and cutouts in wood, plastic, metal and is suitable for straight and curved cuts with mitre angles to 45°
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer
• Read this instruction manual carefully before use and save it for future reference 3
• Pay special attention to the safety instructions and warnings; failure to follow these may result in serious injury

TECHNICAL DATA

TOOL ELEMENTS

• A On/off switch
• B LED-light
• C Tool-less blade clamp
• D Orbital control lever
• E Foot plate
• F Wheel for adjusting sawing speed
• G Ventilation slots
• H Battery level indicator button
• J Vacuum cleaner adapter
• K Hex key

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.

1. WORK AREA SAFETY

   • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
   • 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.
   • Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

   • 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.

   • 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.

   • Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

   • 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 increased the risk of electric shock.

   • 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.

   • 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.

3. PERSONAL SAFETY

   • 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.
   • Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safely shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
   • 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 energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
   • 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.
   • Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
   • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
   • 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.
   • 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.

4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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 safely measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

14. 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.

15. Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.

19. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.

20. 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.

21. SERVICE

22. 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.

23. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORDLESS JIG SAW

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the fastener may contact hidden wiring (fastener 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)

GENERAL

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos is considered carcinogenic)

• This tool should not be used by people under the age of 16 years

• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A); wear ear protection

• Wear protective goggles when working with materials which produce chips

• 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

• Remove battery from tool before making any adjustments or changing accessories

BEFORE USE

• Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath the cutting path before you start cutting
• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and other elements in your workpiece; remove them before you start working

DURING USE

• Keep hands away from the saw blade while the tool is in use

ACCESSORIES

• SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only when original accessories are used
• Do not use a saw blade which is cracked, deformed or dull

AFTER USE

• When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill

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 immediately
• 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 temperaturen 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 H to show the current battery level 7a
  • when the lowest level of the battery indicator starts flashing after pressing button H7b, the battery is empty
  • when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing after pressing button H7c, the battery is not within the allowable operating temperature range

• LED-light 14

• LED-light B automatically lights on when activating the on/off switch.

  • when LED worklight starts 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 H7c; 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 7b is shown by the battery level indicator when pressing button H; charge battery
  • do not continue to press the on/off switch after the tool is switched off automatically; battery may be damaged

• On/off 8

  • switch on/off the tool by pushing switch A in “I/O” position

• Speed control 9

  • with dial wheel F the desired sawing speed can be selected
    The optimal working speed depends on the material and can be determined with practical trials
    With dial wheel F set to “A” the no load speed is reduced for controlled starting

  • when sawing, the speed will automatically increase to full speed the tool will only return to the reduced no load speed after restarting

• Changing saw blade 10

  • remove battery from tool before making any adjustments or changing accessories
  • insert blade to full depth with teeth facing forward 11
  • tool accepts most commonly available T-shank blades 10
  • to eject the blade only operate the lever of blade clamp C (no need to touch the blade)

• Sawing at 45° 12

• Selecting sawing mode r
  Use lever D 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

• Dust suction 15

  • connect vacuum cleaner adapter J to foot plate
  • connect vacuum cleaner hose to vacuum cleaner adapter J
    do not use vacuum cleaner when cutting metal

• 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) 16

  • 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 G2 uncovered

APPLICATION ADVICE

• Use the appropriate saw blades 17
  tool accepts most commonly available T-shank blades

• When cutting metals, lubricate saw blade regularly with oil

• Pre-drill a hole before making cut-outs 18

• 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 G2)
  ! 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 EN62841 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 vibrationÞ (triax vector sum; uncertainty K = 1,5 m/s2)
  ✱ cutting board 7.68 m/s2
  ✱ cutting sheet metal 6.08 m/s2

• The vibration emission level has been measured in accordance with a standardized test given in EN62841; 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

EU Declaration of conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards.

Brushless compact jig saw Article number Technical file at:*

References

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