INTRODUCTION
● This tool is intended for making cut-throughs and
cut-outs in wood, plastic, metal, ceramic plates and
rubber, and is suitable for straight and curved cuts with
mitre angles to 45°
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1
SAFETY
● Read and save this instruction manual (pay special
attention to the safety instructions at the back)
● Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool
● If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
● Never use tool when cord is damaged; have it replaced
by a qualified person
● Do not cut material containing asbestos
● Do not use a saw blade which is cracked, deformed or
dull
● Keep hands away from the saw blade while the tool is in
use
● Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath
the cutting path before you start cutting
● Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
● Wear a dust protection mask when working with
materials which produce dust that is detrimental to
health; inform yourself beforehand about the materials to
be worked on
● Wear protective goggles when working with materials
which produce chips
● Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start cutting
● Check the functioning of the tool before each use and, in
case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a
qualified person; never open the tool yourself
● Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with
a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a
220V supply)
● When used outdours, connect the tool via a fault current
(FI) circuit breaker with a triggering current of 30 mA
maximum, and only use an extension cord which is
intended for outdour use and equipped with a
splashproof coupling-socket
● The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
wear ear protection
● When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
● SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
● Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
● In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
● This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
● Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
● If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this
tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left
unattended
USE
● On/off
Switch on/off the tool by pulling/releasing trigger A 2
● Switch lock
- pull trigger A 2 and hold it while you press knob B 2
- release the trigger
- unlock the switch by pulling again trigger A and then
releasing it
● Speed control (4330/4374/4375)
Select speed with speed selection wheel C 2 (the
selfcorrecting VariTronic-Extra system keeps the speed
practically constant as the load increases)
● Recommended speed (4330/4374/4375) 3
● Recommended orbital action (4374/4375) 4
! when sawing splinter-sensitive material, use
lower orbital settings, or switch off orbital action,
to avoid splintering
● Vari-Orbit system (4374/4375)
- use knob D 2 for adjusting the orbital action from
accurate cutting (=0) to fast cutting (=Full)
! Vari-Orbit system is activated when saw blade
enters into the workpiece
● Dust suction
Prevents large accumulations of dust, high dust
concentrations in the breathing air and facilitates the
disposal of saw dust
- mount vacuum cleaner adapter 5
- connect vacuum cleaner
- clean vacuum cleaner adapter regularly
! do not use vacuum cleaner when cutting metal
● Contact protector
Contact protector G 2 prevents unintentional contact
with the saw blade while working
● Changing blades 6
For mounting:
- turn knob E counter-clockwise and hold it in this
position
- insert blade to full depth with teeth facing forward
- release knob E
For removing:
- turn knob E counter-clockwise and hold it in this
position
- turn blade slightly to the right and pull it out
- release knob E
● Adjusting bevel cutting angle 7
- loosen screw H
- adjust footplate F to required angle
- tighten screw H
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