SKIL RS5825B-10 PWR CORE 20 Brushless 20V Compact Reciprocating Saw User Manual

SKIL RS5825B-10 PWR CORE 20 Brushless 20V Compact Reciprocating Saw

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING : Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications. 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 mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety

• Keep the 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.

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

Battery tool use and care

• 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.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• 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.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• 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.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265 °F may cause an explosion.
• 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

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

Specific Safety Rules

• Before using the battery, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) the battery charger, (2) the battery pack, and (3) the product using the battery.
• Risk of fire and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F), or incinerate. Keep the battery out of reach of children and in the original package until ready to use.
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories.
• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat.
• Charge the battery pack within the required temperature range. Store chargers and battery packs in locations where the temperature is within the recommended storage temperature range. This is important to prevent serious damage to the battery cells.
• Do not crush, drop, or damage the battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.
• Do not insert a battery pack in the charger if the battery pack case is cracked. Using a damaged battery pack may result in electric shock or fire.
• Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the presence of a source of ignition such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of an open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.
• Do not recharge the battery in a damp environment. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. Water entering the battery charger may result in electric shock or fire.
• Do not store outside or in vehicles.
• Do not store the battery pack in the charger. Battery packs stored in a charger over a long time could lead to battery pack damage and fire.
• Battery leakage may occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. The battery liquid is caustic and could cause chemical burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact with skin, wash quickly with soap and water. If the liquid contacts your eyes, flush them with water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical attention.
• Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
• Do not touch the uninsulated portion of the output connector or uninsulated battery terminal. There is a risk of electric shock.
• Replace the battery pack if a substantial drop in operating time per charge is observed. The battery pack may be nearing the end of its life.

SYMBOLS

Safety Symbols
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

• WARNING Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Owner’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and
• “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

• WARNING: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
• DANGER: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION: used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.

Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word “NOTICE”, as in the example below:

NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.

WARNING The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.

Hz

|

Hertz

| Frequency (cycles per second)
W| Watt| Power
kg| Kilograms| Weight
min| Minutes| Time
s| Seconds| Time
Wh| Watt-hours| Battery capacity
Ah| Ampere-Hours| Battery capacity

Ø

|

Diameter

| Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n0| No load speed| Rotational speed, at no load
n| Rated speed| Maximum attainable speed

…/min

| Revolutions or reciprocation per minute| Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc. per minute
0| Off position| Zero speed, zero torque…

SYMBOLS (CERTIFICATION INFORMATION)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols for certification information may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.

GET TO KNOW YOUR BATTERY

PWRCORE 20™ Lithium Battery Pack

SPECIFICATIONS

41°F (5°C) ~ 104°F (40°C)

Recommended Storage Temperature| 32°F (0°C) ~104°F (40°C)

WARNING The batteries listed above can be charged with SKIL SC535801,QC536001 chargers
NOTICE : Use of chargers or battery packs not sold by SKIL will void the warranty.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short
circuit, never immerse your charger or battery pack in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc, can cause a short circuit.

When to Charge the Battery Pack

• It is not necessary to run down the battery pack charge before recharging. The Lithium-Ion battery can be charged at any time and will not develop a “memory” when charged after only a partial discharge.
• Remove the battery pack from the tool when it is convenient for you and your job. “Top off” the battery pack charge by charging it for a time before starting a big job or use for a long period.

How to Charge the Battery Pack

NOTICE: The Lithium battery pack is shipped partially charged.
Before using it the first time, fully charge the battery pack.

• a. Charge the battery pack with the correct charger.

• b. Connect the charger to a power supply. The red Defect Indicator and the green Normal Charging
  The indicator will both shine for one second and then go out, indicating that the charger self-inspection is completed.

• c. Align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the slot in the charger.

• d. Insert the battery pack into the charger (Fig. 2).

• e. The charger will communicate with the battery pack to evaluate the condition of the battery pack.

• f. The charger will charge the battery automatically.
  Please refer to the charger manual for detailed charging operations.

NOTICE: If the battery pack cannot accept a charge, the contacts of the charger or battery pack may be contaminated. Clean the contacts of the charger or battery pack (e. g. by inserting and removing the battery several times or scrubbing with a cotton swab and alcohol), replace a new charger or replace the battery pack, as required.

Defective Battery Pack
If the charger detects a problem, the red Defect Indicator will begin flashing. Remove and re-insert the battery pack in the charger. If the Defect Indicator flashes a second time, try charging a different battery pack.

• a. If a different battery pack charges normally, have the first defective battery pack serviced by an Authorized SKIL Service Station.
• b. If a different battery pack also indicates “defective,” the charger may be defective. Have the charger serviced by an Authorized SKIL Service Station.

USB Port (Fig. 3)
The battery pack has a USB port, which can provide 5V 1A output when the battery is not depleted.

• a. Connect an appropriate device to the battery (cell phone, etc.) with a standard USB cable.
• b. Depress the USB on/off button to activate the discharging  function at the USB port. During the discharging, the fuel gauge will flash green.

WARNING Do not use the battery pack to charge or power another device when the battery pack is charging. Discharging and charging in the same time may cause damage to the battery pack and possible personal injury.

Fuel Gauge

• The four LEDs on the battery comprise the Fuel Gauge, indicating the current battery capacity when the battery indicator button is depressed.
• The first LED of the fuel gauge will flash green when the charge level of the battery is low. Recharge the battery pack as needed.

To Attach/Detach Battery Pack

• Follow the instructions in the Owner’s Manual for the individual SKIL tool.

MAINTENANCE

Service
WARNING Maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in the misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazards We recommend that all tool service be performed by a SKIL Factory Service Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station

General Maintenance

WARNING When servicing, use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or an authorized service center for assistance

WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, always the battery pack from the charger/ tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance

Cleaning

• WARNING The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.
• WARNING Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia, and household detergents that contain ammonia

Storage

• Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children.
• Keep away from corrosive agents

BATTERY CARE

WARNING When batteries are not in the tool or charger, keep them away from metal objects For example, to protect terminals from shorting DO NOT place batteries in a tool box or pocket with nails, screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may result

• DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT They may explode

BATTERY DISPOSAL

WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or remove any component projecting from the battery terminals Fire or injury may result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting.
Lithium-Ion Batteries: If equipped with a lithium-ion battery, the battery must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.

• The EPA-certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery indicates Chevron North America is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the
• United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used
• Li-ion batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area.
• Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on Li-ion battery recycling and disposal bans/ restrictions in your area, or return your batteries to a SKIL Service Center for recycling. Chevron
• North America’s involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources.

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY OF SKIL CONSUMER TOOLS

2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY- LEGAL Chervon North America, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all SKIL consumer BATTERIES AND CHARGERS will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Product registration can be completed online at www.Registermyskil.com. Original purchasers should also retain their receipts as proof of purchase. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an SKIL consumer portable power tool is used for industrial, professional, or commercial purposes, the foregoing warranty will apply for ninety days, regardless of registration.

SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited Warranty and, to the extent permitted by law, any warranty or condition implied by law, shall be the repair or replacement of parts, without charge, which are defective in material or workmanship and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or repaired by persons other than Seller or Authorized Service Station. To claim under this Limited Warranty, you must return the complete product, transportation prepaid, to any SKIL Factory Service Center or Authorized Service Station. For Authorized SKIL Power Tool Service Stations, please visit www.Registermyskil.com or call 1-877-SKIL-999 (1-877-754-5999).

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ACCESSORY ITEMS SUCH AS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES, OR DRILL BITS. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO A PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION EQUAL TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO SUCH PRODUCT, AS SET FORTH IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH ABOVE. SOME STATES IN THE U.S. AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROFITS) ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES IN THE U.S. AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY  NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U.S., PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA AND FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS SOLD WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA, AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE WITHIN OTHER COUNTRIES, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SKIL DEALER OR IMPORTER.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use a different brand of battery with this product?
• A: No, it is recommended to only use the specified lithium 20V battery with this product to ensure proper compatibility and performance.
• Q: How do I charge the battery?
• A: Please refer to the charging instructions provided in the Owner’s Manual for detailed information on how to charge the battery using the PWRAssistTM Mobile Charging method.
• Q: Can I disassemble or modify the battery pack?
• A: No, it is important not to disassemble or modify the battery pack as it may result in damage to the battery and potential safety hazards. Please contact the manufacturer or authorized service providers for any battery-related service needs.

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References

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