4900 AK - Scie SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 4900 AK 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

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)

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

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 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.7

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 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.

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 ACCESSORIES

• 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

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

voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool

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

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

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

• 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)

• In case of electrical or mechanical malfunction,

immediately switch o the tool and disconnect the plug

• 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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

• 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)

• Use protective gloves when removing the blade

from the tool (the saw blade may be hot after prolonged

• Wear protective glasses and hearing protection

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL

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

With wheel C 2 the sawing speed can be adjusted from

low to high (6 positions)

• Adjusting sawing speed to material used 7

! 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 8

! 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 locked

! 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)8

! ensure that the front end of the blade extends

through footplate E for the entire stroke length

• Removing saw blade 9

- press blade clamp D forward and hold it in that

- release blade clamp D

• Adjustable footplate 0

- 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 !

- 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 2

- 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 sawing depth %

- use both fastening bolts K for sliding footplate E

forward/backwards in order to enlarge/reduce the

eective sawing depth

! do not attempt to adjust the effective stroke

length with screw L which is pre-set at

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 the

- 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

• 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

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Reciprocating saw 4900

• We declare under our sole responsibility that the product

described under “Technical data” is in conformity with the

following standards or standardization documents: EN

60745, EN 61000, EN 55014, in accordance with the

provisions of the directives 2004/108/EC (until

19.04.2016), 2014/30/EU (from 20.04.2016), 2006/42/

• 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 ✱ (triax vector sum; 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 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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