0788 AA - Scie SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 0788 AA SKIL

• This tool is intended for cutting of wood as well as for

pruning and tree trimming; it is suitable for straight and

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as

illustrated in drawing ②

• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact

• Read this instruction manual carefully before use

and save it for future reference ③

• Pay special attention to the safety instructions

and warnings; failure to follow these may result in

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SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

may result in electric shock, re 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)

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres,suchasinthepresenceofammable

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk

b) 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.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase

the risk of electric shock.

d) 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.

e) 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

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do

not use a power tool while you are tired or under

theinuenceofdrugs,alcoholormedication. A

moment of inattention while operating power tools may

result in serious personal injury.

b) 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

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch

isintheo-positionbeforeconnectingtopower

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

d) 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

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times. This enables better control of the power

tool in unexpected situations.

f) 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.

g) 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.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a) 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

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not

turnitonando. Any power tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be

c) 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 starting the power tool accidentally.

d) 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

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

otherconditionthatmayaectthepowertool's

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are

less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) 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

dierent from those intended could result in a hazardous

a) Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualiedrepair

person using only identical replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECIPROCATING SAWS GENERAL

• Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the

• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards

occurring to other people or their property

• This tool should not be used by people under the age

• Do not work materials containing asbestos

(asbestos is considered carcinogenic)

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

bystanders); wear a dust mask and work with a dust

extraction device when connectable

• Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic

(such as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction

with additives for wood conditioning; wear a dust

mask and work with a dust extraction device when

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

materials you want to work with

• Wear protective glasses and hearing protection

• Do not reach underneath the workpiece (the

proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden from your

• Keep hands away from between the tool housing

and blade clamp A ② (the blade clamp can pinch your

• Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade;

keep your second hand on barrel grip B ② (if both

hands are holding the saw, they can not be cut by the

• Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across

your leg (it is important to support the work properly

to minimise body exposure, blade binding, or loss of

• Use clamps or other equipment to secure and

support the workpiece (holding the workpiece in your

hand or against your body may lead to loss of control)

• Use protective gloves when removing the blade

from the tool (the saw blade may be hot after

• 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

• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a

qualied person, if damaged

• Only use an extension cord which is intended for

outdoor use and equipped with a watertight plug and

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it,

if damaged (inadequate extension cords can be

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

• When operating the tool use a residual current device

(RCD) with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when

performing an operation where the cutting tool may

contact hidden wiring or its own cord (contact with a

"live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool

"live" and shock the operator)

• Usesuitabledetectorstondhiddenutilitylines

or call the local utility company for assistance

(contact with electric lines can lead to re or electrical

shock; damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;

penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or

an electrical shock)

• Do not run over, crush or pull the (extension) cord

• Protect the (extension) cord from heat, oil and sharp

• Always switch o tool and disconnect plug from power

source if the power supply cord or the extension cord

is cut, damaged or entangled (do not touch the cord

before disconnecting the plug)

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

when original accessories are used

• Do not use a dull or damaged blade (bent blades can

break easily or cause kickback)

• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

• Ensure that blade clamp A ② is tight before making

a cut (a loose clamp may cause the tool or blade to slip

with loss of control as a result)

• Only use the tool in daylight or with appropriate articial

• Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what

• Always ensure that the ventilation openings are kept

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

• Before you put down the tool, switch o the motor and

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

• Always disconnect plug from power source

- whenever leaving the tool unattended

- before clearing jammed material

- before checking, cleaning or working on the tool

- after striking a foreign object

- whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally

• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out

of reach of children

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL

③ Read the instruction manual before use

④ Do not expose tool to rain

⑤ Double insulation (no earth wire required)

⑥ Do not dispose of the tool together with household

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 o the cord of

this tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left

• Mounting saw blade ⑦

! disconnect the plug

- press blade clamp A in same direction as arrow C on

tool and hold it in that position

- insert blade (with teeth facing down) to full depth

- release blade clamp A

- push in and pull out blade to check whether it is locked

• Removing saw blade ⑦

- press blade clamp A in same direction as arrow C on

tool and hold it in that position

- release blade clamp A

- hook the loop in the extension cord over restraint D as

- pull tight to secure the extension cord

- switch on tool by rst pressing safety switch E ② and

then pulling trigger switch F ②

- switch o tool by releasing trigger switch F

• Operating the tool

- connect plug to power source

- ensure power cord is located to the rear, away from

the saw blade and so positioned that it will not be

caught on branches or the like during cutting

- switch on the tool

! the tool should run at full speed before the blade

enters the workpiece

- always engage the moving saw blade into the

workpiece in a downward direction

- keep footplate G ② rmly against the workpiece to

minimize counter-force and vibration

! whileworking,alwaysholdthetoolatthegrey-

coloured grip area(s) ⑩

- do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool

- keep ventilation slots H ② uncovered

! ensure that the saw blade extends beyond the

work throughout the stroke ⑪

- support workpiece/logs so that the face sides at the

cut do not close in against each other, which would

result in the blade being jammed or pinched

- position and set short logs safely prior to sawing

! there is a risk of accidents when sawing wood or

branches under tension; be careful

• Use the appropriate saw blades ⑫

• For more tips see www.skil.com

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation

! disconnect the plug before cleaning

- store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place,

out of reach of children

- securely mount storage rail on the wall with 4 screws

(not supplied) and horizontally leveled

• 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

- 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)

• Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and

packaging together with household waste material

(only for EU countries)

- in observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC

on waste of electric and electronic equipment and

its implementation in accordance with national law,

electric tools that have reached the end of their life

must be collected separately and returned to an

environmentally compatible recycling facility

- symbol ⑥ will remind you of this when the need for

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

• We declare under our sole responsibility that this

product is in conformity with the following standards

or standardized documents: EN 60745, EN 61000,

EN 55014, in accordance with the provisions of the

• Technicalleat: SKIL Europe BV (PT-SEU/ENG1),

4825 BD Breda, NL NOISE/VIBRATION

• Measured in accordance with EN 60745 the sound

pressure level of this tool is 87 dB(A) and the sound

power level 98 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and the

vibration  (hand-arm method; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²)

 when cutting wooden beams 9.5 m/s²

 when cutting chipboard 9.1 m/s²

• The vibration emission level has been measured in

accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745;

it may be used to compare one tool with another and as

a preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when

using the tool for the applications mentioned

- using the tool for dierent applications, or with dierent

or poorly maintained accessories, may signicantly

increase the exposure level

- the times when the tool is switched o or when it is

running but not actually doing the job, may signicantly

reduce the exposure level

! protectyourselfagainsttheeectsofvibration

by maintaining the tool and its accessories,

keeping your hands warm, and organizing your

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