4381 AA - Scie SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 4381 AA SKIL

EU Declaration of conformity

Jig saw Article number

We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all

applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in

conformity with the following standards.

• 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

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Read and save this instruction manual 3

B Button for switch locking

C Lever for selecting sawing mode

D Wheel for adjusting sawing speed

E Switch for dust blowing

SAFETY GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions,

illustrations and specifications provided with this

power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your

mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated

(cordless) power tool.

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 flammable

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 control.

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 of

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

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

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 a residual current device (RCD)

protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of

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

influence 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 off-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

jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from

moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery 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.

h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of

tools allow you to become complacent and ignore

tool safety principles. A careless action can cause

severe injury within a fraction of a second.

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 off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or

remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the

power tool before making any adjustments,

changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such11

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 and accessories. 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. 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 situation.

h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and

free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and

grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and

control of the tool in unexpected situations.

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

person using only identical replacement parts. This

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR JIG SAWS ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool

• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it

replaced by a qualied person

• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do

not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

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

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

is considered carcinogenic)

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

• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A); wear

• Wear protective goggles when working with materials

• 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

• Always disconnect plug from power source before

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and, in

case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a

qualied person; never open the tool yourself

• Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath the

cutting path before you start cutting

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

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and

support the workpiece to a stable platform (holding

the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it

unstable and may lead to loss of control)

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

when performing an operation where the cutting

accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own

cord (cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may

make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and

could give the operator an electric shock)

• Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool;

direct the cord to the rear, away from the tool

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

• Keep hands away from the saw blade while the tool is in

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

when original accessories are used

• Do not use a saw blade which is cracked, deformed or

• When used outdoors, 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 outdoor use and equipped with a

splashproof coupling-socket

• When you put away the tool, switch o the motor and

ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

3 Read the instruction manual before use

4 Double insulation (no earth wire required)

5 Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste

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 unattended

• Switch locking for continuous use 7

• Changing saw blades 8

! insert blade to full depth with teeth facing forward

• Sawing at 15°/30°/45° 0

For best results select ‘EXACT’ sawing mode12

• Selecting sawing mode !

- ‘EXACT’ for accurate cutting, straight + curved

- ‘TURBO’ for fast cutting, straight cuts only

! always select ‘EXACT’ when sawing splinter-

• Adjusting sawing speed to material used @

! if the tool does not run with wheel D in position 1,

select a higher sawing speed and lower the

sawing speed while the tool runs

! do not use vacuum cleaner when cutting metal

• Operating the tool

- before switching on the tool, ensure that front end of

footplate rests at on the workpiece

- hold tool rmly with both hands, so you will have full

control of the tool at all times

! while working, always hold the tool at the

grey-coloured grip area(s) $

- ensure that complete surface of footplate rests rmly

! ensure that the blade has come to a complete

standstill, before you lift the tool from the

- keep ventilation slots F 2 uncovered

• Use the appropriate saw blades ^

! tool accepts most commonly available T-shank

and U-shank blades &

• When cutting metals, lubricate saw blade regularly with

• For an accurate straight cut, guide tool with footplate

along the edge of a straight piece of wood *

• Pre-drill a hole before making cut-outs (

• Splinter-free cutting

- cover cutting-line with several layers of wide tape

- always face the good side of the workpiece down

• 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

• 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 2012/19/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 5 will remind you of this when the need for

• Measured in accordance with EN 62841 the sound

pressure level of this tool is 96 dB(A) and the sound

power level 107 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and the

vibration ✱ (triax vector sum; uncertainty K = 1.5 m/s²)

✱ when cutting wood 5.6 m/s²

✱ when cutting metal 3.0 m/s²

• The vibration emission level has been measured in

accordance with a standardised test given in EN 62841; 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 effects of vibration

by maintaining the tool and its accessories,

keeping your hands warm, and organizing your

VEDLIKEHOLD / SERVICE

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