Work Area KEEP CHILDREN AWAY Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area. KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. MAKE WORKSHOP KID-PROOF With padlocks, master switches, or by removingstarter keys. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keepwork area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use the tool in the presence of flammableliquids or gases. Persona

The term “power tool” inall of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work area safetyKeep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosiveatmospheres, such as in the presence offlammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dustor fumes. Keep children and bystanders away whileoperating a power to

Bent blade can break easily or cause kickback. Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and allow the blade to come to full speed. Tool can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is too slow at beginning of cut and possibly kickback. -3 Always wear safety goggles or eye 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 or thin material may flex or vibrate with the blade, c

If smoke or melting of the case are observed unplug the charger immediately and do not use the battery pack or charger. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Skil may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. Battery Care When batteries are not in tool or charger, keep them away from metal objects. For example, to protect terminals from shorting DO NOT place batteries in a tool box or pocket with nails, screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may result. DO NOT PUT BATTE

Cutting Tip: Cut slowly so the blade will stay straight in the cut. Place small wedges in the cut as shown in Fig. 17, to keep the inner circle from spreading when near the end of the cut. BLADE MUST BE IN ALIGNMENT WITH NAIL NAIL FIG. 18 -12 SM 1619X00516 10-04 10/11/04 8:36 AM Page 13 Maintenance Service Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be per

The tool speed can be controlled from the minimum to the maximum nameplate RPM by the pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to increase the speed and release pressure to decrease speed. This accurate speed control enables you to drill without center punching. It also permits you to use as a power screwdriver. Bits are available for driving screws as well as running bolts and nuts. FORWARD/REVERSING LEVER & TRIGGER LOCK Your tool is equipped with a forward/ reversing lever and tr

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and 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 by-standers, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical Safety A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separat

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and 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 by-standers, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical Safety Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (o

7). FIG. 7 ORBITAL ACTION MODELS Orbital Action models, have a lever (Fig. 8) that will regulate the orbital action from "Smooth" position for normal up and down motion to maximum orbital action for faster cutting in softer materials. FIG. 8 ORBIT CONTROL LEVER To increase orbital action, turn the lever to a higher setting. To decrease orbital action turn ever to a lower setting. When minimal splintering is desired we recommend using "Smooth" position. SMOOTH LOW / MED FAST MILD STEEL / SOFT MET

The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless) power tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work area safety If operating the power tool in damp locations is unavoidable a Ground Fault Keep work area clean and well lit. Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be used to Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. supply the power to your tool. GFCI and Do not operate power tools in explosive personal protection devices lik