After Use; Application Advice; Maintenance & Service - Skil 0788 Original Instructions Manual

Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept
clear of debris
In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

AFTER USE

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
Always disconnect plug from power source
- whenever leaving the tool unattended
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- before checking, cleaning or working on the tool
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- 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
Read the instruction manual before use
Do not expose tool to rain
Double insulation (no earth wire required)
Do not dispose of the tool together with household
waste material
Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
this tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
USE
Mounting saw blade
! 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
- 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
- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint D as
illustrated
- pull tight to secure the extension cord
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then pulling trigger switch F
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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
minimize counter-force and vibration
!
coloured grip area(s)
- do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool
do the work for you
- keep ventilation slots H
! ensure that the saw blade extends beyond the
work throughout the stroke
-
cut do not close in against each other, which would
- 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
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
This tool is not intended for professional use
Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation
slots H )
! disconnect the plug before cleaning
Storage
- 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
power tools
- send the tool undismantled together with proof of
station (addresses as well as the service diagram of
ENVIRONMENT
Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and
packaging together with household waste material
(only for EU countries)
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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
and
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disposing occurs
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