4900 AG - Scie SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 4900 AG SKIL

Reciprocating saw 4900

• This tool is intended for cutting of wood, plastic, metal

and building materials as well as for pruning and tree

trimming; it is suitable for straight and curved cuts

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Read and save this instruction manual 3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1

C Speed selection wheel

E Adjustable footplate

F Blade storage compartment

L Blade holder screw

SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! 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.

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 electric shock.

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 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 shock.

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 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 personal injuries.

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 invites accidents.

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 injury.

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, clothing and gloves 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.

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 designed.

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

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 users.

e) 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. Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained power tools.8

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.

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 RECIPROCATING SAWS

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

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

• 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 a

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

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

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

when original accessories are used

• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching

at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

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

• 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 connectable

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

materials you want to work with

• Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade;

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

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

• Do not reach underneath the workpiece (the proximity

of the blade to your hand is hidden from your sight)

• 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 control)

• 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)

• 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 find 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 use a dull or damaged blade (bent blades can

break easily or cause kickback)

• Keep hands away from between the tool housing and

blade clamp D 2 (the blade clamp can pinch your ngers)

• Ensure that blade clamp D 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)

• Wear protective glasses and hearing protection 4

• Use protective gloves when removing the blade from

the tool (the saw blade may be hot after prolonged use)

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

With wheel C 2 the sawing speed can be adjusted from

low to high (6 positions)

• Adjusting sawing speed to material used 6

! if the tool does not run with wheel C 2 in

position 1, select a higher sawing speed and

lower the sawing speed while the tool runs

• Mounting saw blade 7

! disconnect the plug

- press blade clamp D forward and hold it in that

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

- release blade clamp D

- pull out blade somewhat until clamp D clicks into a

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

! ensure that blade clamp D 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)

! ensure that the front end of the blade extends

through footplate E for the entire stroke length

• Removing saw blade 8

- press blade clamp D forward and hold it in that position

- release blade clamp D

• Adjustable footplate 9

- footplate E tilts in order to keep as much of its surface

in contact with the workpiece

- adjust footplate by holding the saw rmly and turning

footplate to desired position

• Blade storage compartment 0

- ensure that storage compartment F is closed to

prevent blades from falling out

• Operating the tool

! securely clamp the workpiece

- mark the cutting line on the workpiece

- select desired sawing speed with wheel C 29

- connect plug to power source (light B turns on

indicating that the tool is receiving power) !

- hold the tool with one hand on handle G 2 and the

other on the insulated barrel grip H 2

- switch on the tool

! the tool should run at full speed before the blade

enters the workpiece

- guide the tool along the marked cutting line

- keep footplate E 2 rmly against the workpiece to

minimize counter-force and vibration

• Holding and guiding the tool

! while working, always hold the tool at the

grey-coloured grip area(s) @

- keep ventilation slots J 2 uncovered

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

! ensure that the saw blade extends beyond the

work throughout the stroke #

• Adjusting eective stroke length $

- use both adjustment screws K for sliding footplate E

forward/backwards in order to enlarge/reduce the

eective stroke length

! do not attempt to adjust the effective stroke length

with screw L which is pre-set at manufacturing

Plunge cuts can be made in wood and other soft

materials without pre-drilling a hole

- use a thick saw blade

- mount the blade with the teeth facing upward

- hold the saw upside down as illustrated

- mark desired cutting line on the workpiece

- select position 1, 2 or 3 with wheel C

- tilt the tool so that the blade does not touch

- switch on the tool and carefully engage the moving

saw blade into the workpiece

- after the blade has penetrated through the workpiece

continue sawing along the marked cutting line

! do not make plunge cuts in metal materials

• Use the appropriate saw blades ^

• When cutting metals, lubricate saw blade regularly with oil

• 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 power tools

- 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 & 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 directives

• Measured in accordance with EN 60745 the sound

pressure level of this tool is 90 dB(A) and the sound

power level 101 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and the

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

✱ when cutting chipboard 12.1 m/s²

✱ when cutting wooden beams 12.2 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 maintainted 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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with wheel C 2 in position 1, select a higher

sawing speed and lower the sawing speed while