Application Advice; Maintenance & Service - Skil 3420 Original Instructions Manual

- 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
• 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)
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