Skil 4295 Operating/safety Instructions Manual
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Operating/Safety Instructions
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Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad
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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.
Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
us e a ny adapter pl ug s w ith 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 increase 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 Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of
an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
us e co mmon 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 safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
sw itch is in th e o ff-po sitio n b efore
connecting to power source and / or battery
pa ck, picki ng up or carrying the t ool.
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
co ntrol of the power tool in unexpe ct ed
situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves 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.
Power tool use and care
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.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
ca nn ot be co nt ro ll ed wi th th e switc h is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions 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.
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WARNING
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
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Safety Rules for Jigsaws
Hold power t ool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own co rd. Cuttin g
accessory 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 work by your
hand or against the body leaves it unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
Do not drill, fasten or break into existing
walls or other blind areas where electrical
wiring ma y ex ist. If this sit ua tion is
unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit
breakers feeding this worksite.
Ne ve r leave the tr igger locked "O N".
Before plugging the tool in, check that the
trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups
could cause injury.
Be aware of the location and setting of
the switch "Lock-ON" button. If the switch
is locked "ON" during the use, be ready for
emergency situations to switch it "OFF", by
first pulling the trigger then immed iately
releasing it without pressing the "Lock-ON"
button.
Keep hands away from cutting area. Do
not reach under the material being cut.
The proximity of the blade to your hand is
hidden from your sight.
Keep hands from be tw ee n t he ge ar
housing an d saw bla de holder. Th e
reciprocating blade holder can pinch your
fingers.
Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent
blade can break easily or cause kickback.
Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and
allow the blade to c ome to full speed .
Tool can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is
too slow at beginning of cut and possibly
kickback.
Always wea r s af et y goggle s o r e ye
protection when using this tool. Use a
dust mask or respirator for applications
which generate dust.
Secure material before cutting. Never
hold it in your hand or across legs. Small
Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
s
tarting the power tool accidentally.
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.
Maintain power tools. 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.
Ma ny acci de nt s ar e ca us ed by poorly
maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
re pa ir person u sing on ly identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
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GFCI and personal protection devices like
electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC
power supply. While the tool may appear to
work, the electrical components of the AC
rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard
to the operator.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely
control the power tool.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule
for your tool. When cle aning a tool be
careful not to disassemble any portion of
th e tool si nce inter nal wires may be
misplaced or pinched or safety guard return
sp rings ma y be impro perly mounted.
Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may
damage plastic parts.
Risk of injury to user. The power cord must
only be serviced by a
Skil Factory Service
Center or Autho rized
Skil Service Station.
Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Yo ur risk from the se exposures vari es ,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your e xposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
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WARNING
Additional Safety Warnings
or thin material may flex or vibrate with the
blade, causing loss of control.
Make certain all adjusting screws and the
blade holder are tight before making a
cut. Loose adjusting screws and holders
can cause the tool or blade to slip and loss of
control may result.
When removing the blade from the tool
avoid contact with skin and use proper
pr ot ec ti ve gl ov es when grasping t he
blade or accessory. Accessories may be
hot after prolonged use.
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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 safer.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n
0
No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
n Rated speed Maximum attainable speed
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
per minute orbits etc. per minute
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.
I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed
Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
Read manual symbol Alerts user to read manual
Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection
Symbols
0
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This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards
Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.
Symbols (continued)
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 safer.
This symbol designates that this component is recognized by Underwriters
Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories,
to United States and Canadian Standards.
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Functional Description and Specifications
Di sc onnect the plug fro m the pow er sourc e before ma king any
assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
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WARNING
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
Model Blade
No. Thickness Stroke Length Wood Aluminum Steel
4295 Minimum .7mm - Maximum 1.7mm 0.7" (18 mm) 2-1/4" 1/2" 1/4"
NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.
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Jigsaw
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
FOOT
VENTILATION
OPENINGS
BLADE STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
TOOL-LESS BLADE
CHANGE HOLDER
“LOCK-ON”
BUTTON
HANDLE
FIG. 1
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BLADE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
To prevent personal injury,
al ways d isconnect plu g
from power s ource befor e assembling
parts, making adjustments, or changing
blades.
1. To insert the saw blade (teeth in cutting
direction) lift tool-less blade change holder up
with index finger and thumb until it latches in
the plunger (Fig. 2).
When inserting the saw blade, the back of the
blade must rest in the groove of the guide roller
(Fig. 3).
2. To remove blade, lift tool-less blade change
holder up with index finger and thumb and
remove blade.
For use with both T or U shank jigsaw blades.
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Assembly
PLUNGER SPEED
Th e jigs aw cutti ng spe ed or s troke rate
required depends on the material being cut,
the type of blade being used, and the feed rate
preferred by the operator.
The best speed for a particular application is
largely determined by experience though as a
general rule, slower speeds are for denser
materials and faster speeds for softer materials.
Note that when the jigsaw is used at low speed
settings for an extended length of time, the
motor temperature will rise due to slower
speeds of the internal cooling fan. In such
cases, it is necessary to occasionally run the
tool at full speed for a few minutes to keep the
motor running at high efficiency.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed trigger
switch. The tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by
squeezing or releasing the trigger. The speed
can be adjusted from the minimum to maximum
nameplate SPM by the pressure you apply to the
trigger. Apply more pressure to increase the
speed and release pressure to decrease speed
(Fig. 1).
"LOCK-ON" BUTTON
The "Lock-ON" button, located in the handle of
your tool allows for continuous operation at
maximum SPM without holding the trigger
(Fig. 1).
TO LOCK TRIGGER "ON": squeeze trigger,
depress button and release trigger.
TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: squeeze trigger
and release it without depressing the "LockON" button.
If the “Lock-ON” button is
co ntinuousl y bein g
depressed,
the trigger can not be released.
BLADE STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Your tool is equipped with a blade storage
compartment on the backside of your saw
(Fig. 4). To remove, pull compartment in
direction of arrow.
Al wa ys ma ke sure the blade s to rage
compartment is securely in housing to prevent
blades from falling out.
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WARNING
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WARNING
Operating Instructions
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
TOOL-LESS
BLADE CHANGE
HOLDER
ROLLER
GUIDE
BLADE
BLADE
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
FIG. 4
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To prevent personal injury,
al ways d iscon nect p lug
from po wer source before assembling
parts, making adjustments, or changing
blades.
BEVEL OR ANGLE CUTTING
The foot can be adjusted to cut angles at 0˚ or
45˚ in either direction.
To adjust, push foot forward and pivot foot to
45˚. To lock, slide foot backward (Fig. 5).
To return to 90˚, push foot forward and pivot
foot to 90˚. To lock, slide foot backward (Fig. 5).
FIG. 5
FOOT
Cutting Tips
Face the good side of the material down and
secure it in a bench vise or clamp it down.
Draw cutting lines or designs on the side of the
material facing up towards you. Then place the
front edge of the saw foot on the work and line
up the blade with the line to be cut. Hold the
jigsaw firmly, turn it on, and press down (to
keep the saw foot flat against the work) as you
slowly push the saw in the direction of the cut.
Build up cutting rate gradually, cutting close to
the line (unless you want to leave stock for
finish sanding). As you cut you may have to
adjust or relocate the vise or clamps to keep
the work stable. Do not force the saw or the
blade teeth may rub and wear without cutting
and the blade may break. Let the saw do most
of the work. When following curves, cut slowly
so the blade can cut through cross grain. This
will give you an accurate cut and will prevent
the blade from wandering.
Choose blades carefully, as the ability of the
jigsaw to follow curves, provide smoother
finishes, or faster cutting is directly related to
the type of blade used (See your Skil Dealer).
For tight curves it is best to use a narrow or
scroll blade.
When sawing metal or similar materials, shut
off chip blower and apply coolant/lubricant
alongside the cutting line. Don’t use extraction.
PLUNGE CUTTING
Plunge cutting is useful and time-saving in
making rough openings in softer materials. It is
not necessary to drill a hole for an inside or
pocket cut. Draw lines for the opening, hold the
saw firmly, tilt it forward so that the toe of the
saw foot rests on the work, but with the blade
well clear of the work. Start the motor, and
then very gradually lower the blade. When it
touches, continue pressing down on the toe of
the saw foot slowly pivoting the saw like a
hinge until the blade cuts through and the foot
rests flat on the work. Then saw ahead on the
line of cut line. We do not recommend plunge
cutting with a scroll blade (Fig. 6).
To make sharp corners, cut up to the corner,
then back up slightly before rounding the
corner. After the opening is complete, go back
to each corner and cut it from the opposite
direction to square it off. Do not try to plunge
cut into hard materials such as steel.
1
2
FIG. 6
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WARNING
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CUTTING WITH A STRAIGHTEDGE
Always use a rough cut blade when possible.
Clamp a straightedge on the work parallel to
the line of cut and flush with the side of the
saw foot. (Either first mark the line of cut and
then position the straightedge parallel and at
the same distance as between the blade and
the side edge of the foot or first mark the side
ed ge o f the foot a nd t hen clamp th e
straightedge on the mark and parallel to the
cut line Fig. 7).
As you cut, keep the saw foot edge flush
against the strai ghtedge and flat on the
workpiece (Fig. 7).
RIP FENCE AND CIRCLE CUTTING GUIDE
This accessory is an optional accessory not
sold with tool. It is used for fast and accurate
straight and circle cutting (Fig. 8).
ATTACHING RIP FENCE
1. Insert bar of rip fence through the slots
provided in foot, from either side of foot with
the edge guide facing down (Fig. 8).
2. Thread the clamp screw through threaded
hole in tab on either the left or right side of
foot, and securely tighten clamp screw with a
screwdriver against rip fence bar (Fig. 8).
METAL CUTTING
Be sure to use the correct metal cutting blade
to match the cutting application.
W
hen cutting metal clamp material down. Be
extra certain that you move the saw along
slowly. Use lower speeds. Do not twist, bend,
or fo rc e the bl ad e. If the saw jumps or
bounces, use a blade with finer teeth. If the
blade seems clogged when cutting soft metal,
use a blade with coarser teeth.
For easier cutting, lubricate the blade with a
stick of cutting wax, if available, or cutting oil
when cutting steel. Thin metal should be
sandwiched between two pieces of wood or
tightly clamped on a single piece of wood
(wood on top of the metal). Draw the cut lines
or design on the top piece of wood.
When cutting aluminum extrusion or angle
iron, clamp the work in a bench vise and saw
close to the vise jaws.
When sa wing tubing and the diameter is
larger than the blade is deep, cut through the
wall of the tubing and then insert the blade
into the cut rotating the tube as you saw.
EDGE GUIDE DOWN
BAR
SLOT
SCREW
CLAMP
FIG. 8
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LINE OF
CUT
FOOT AGAINST
STRAIGHTEDGE
CLAMPS
FIG. 7
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STRAIGHT CUTTING
Once the rip fence is attached, measure from
the edge of work to the line of cut, and set edge
guide of rip fence to the same distance and
then securely tighten clamp screw (Fig. 9).
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DESIRED
WIDTH
CLAMP
SCREW
LINE OF
CUT
FIG. 9
CIRCLE CUTTING
1. Before attaching the rip fence, draw a circle
and drive a finishing nail in the center of circle.
2. Drill or plunge cut near the circles edge,
turn saw off and disconnect the plug from
power source (Fig. 10).
3. Attach rip fence to saw with the edge guide
facing “up”. In order for the rip fence to cut a
circle, the nail must be in alignment with the
blade, as shown in (Fig. 11).
4. Measure the distance from the selected
hole to the blade to be equal to the circle
radius.
5. Insert plug into power source, hold the saw
firmly, squeeze trigger and slowly push the
saw forward. To make a hole, cut from inside
the circle; To make wheels or discs, cut on the
outside of the circle.
Cutting Tip: Cut slowly so the blade will stay
straight in the cut. Place small wedges in the
cut as shown in Fig. 10, to keep the inner
circle from spreading when near the end of
the cut.
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WEDGE
FINISHING
NAIL
EDGE
GUIDE UP
FIG. 10
BLADE MUST BE IN
ALIGNMENT WITH NAIL
NAIL
FIG. 11
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