User manual SKIL 4690

[. . . ] Failure to follow all instructions listed below may All of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or batteryoperated (cordless) power tool. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. If operating the power tool in damp locations is unavoidable a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be used to supply the power to your tool. GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician's rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety. [. . . ] This additional blade support reduces run-out and helps maintain the intended cutting angle. Insert the saw blade (teeth in cutting direction) until it latches in the plunger (Fig. When inserting the saw blade, the back of the blade must rest in the groove of the guide roller (Fig. To remove blade, lift tool-less blade change cover up with index finger and thumb and remove blade. WARNING always disconnect plug from Power source before assembling parts, making adjustments, or changing blades. 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. "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. TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: squeeze trigger and release it without depressing the "LockON" button. The best results for a particular application is determined by experience, though as a general rule, slower speeds are for denser materials and faster speeds are for soft materials. DO NOT use tinted glasses Tinted glasses will reduce overall vision for the application and interfere with the normal operation of the tool. PLUNGER SPEED The stroke rate may be adjusted as described earlier under "Variable Speed Controlled Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or similar reflective surfaces are not recommended for laser use. The laser light guide is a class IIIA laser with a maximum output power of 5. TO ADJUST THE LASER LINE GUIDE Use a flat head screwdriver to turn the adjustment screw located on the side of the laser module (Fig. Turn on the laser light guide by rotating the control wheel to setting number 2. Rotate the adjustment screw until the laser line is in the center of the blade. There is no need to turn the tool "ON" while adjusting the light beam. Do not continue to turn the adjustment screw after the line stops moving or if it becomes significantly harder to turn the screw. Overturning the adjustment screw may cause the adjustment system to break or cause the adjustment screw to fall out of the tool. USING THE LASER LINE GUIDE Only turn on the laser light on when the tool is on the workpiece. [. . . ] Insert bar of rip fence through the slots provided in foot, from either side of foot with the edge guide facing down (Fig. Thread the clamp screw from under the foot through the threaded hole in the clamp on left side of foot, and securely tighten clamp screw with a screwdriver, to clamp the rip fence bar in place. 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. Before attaching the rip fence, draw a circle and drive a finishing nail in the center of circle. [. . . ]