SM 1619X00516 10-04 10/11/04 8:36 AM Page 1 IMPORTANT: Read Before Using IMPORTANT : Lire avant usage IMPORTANTE: Leer antes de usar Operating/Safety Instructions Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad 4480 4485 4540 4580 Call Toll Free for Consumer Information & Service Locations Pour renseignement des consommateurs et centres de service, appelez au numéro gratuit : Llame gratis para obtener información para el consumidor y ubicaciones de servicio 1-877-SKIL999 (1-877-754-5999) www.skil.com For English See page 2 Parlez-vous français? Voir page 14 ¿Habla español? Ver página 26 SM 1619X00516 10-04 10/11/04 8:36 AM Page 2 Power Tool Safety Rules ! WARNING listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all 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. or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to "Recommended sizes of Extension Cords" in the Accessory section of this manual. Personal Safety Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is "OFF" before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch "ON" invites accidents. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool "ON". A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Electrical Safety Double Insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double Insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. Before plugging in the tool, be certain the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not use "AC only" rated tools with a DC power supply. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. If operating the power tool in damp locations is unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter must be used to supply the power to your tool. Electrician's rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety. Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" Tool Use and Care Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. -2- SM 1619X00516 10-04 10/11/04 8:36 AM Page 3 Do not use tool if switch does not turn it "ON" or "OFF". Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in a dangerous condition. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool. Service Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. For example: internal wires may be misplaced or pinched, safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts. Safety Rules for Jigsaws 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 make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. Do not drill, fasten or break into existing walls or other blind areas where electrical wiring may exist. If this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this worksite. Never leave the trigger locked "ON". Before plugging the tool in, check that the trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups could cause injury. Be aware of the location and setting of the switch "Lock-ON" button. If the switch is locked "ON" during the use, be ready for emergency situations to switch it "OFF", by first pulling the trigger then immediately releasing it without pressing the "Lock-ON" button. Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not reach under the material being cut. The proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden from your sight. Keep hands from between the gear housing and saw blade holder. The reciprocating blade holder can pinch your fingers. Do not use dull or damaged blades. 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- SM 1619X00516 10-04 10/11/04 8:36 AM Page 4 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, causing loss of control. Make certain all adjusting screws and the blade holder are tight before making a cut. Loose adjusting screws and holders can cause the tool or blade to slip and loss of control may result. When removing the blade from the tool avoid contact with skin and use proper protective gloves when grasping the blade or accessory. Accessories may be hot after prolonged use. ! WARNING power sanding, sawing, Some dust created by grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: · Lead from lead-based paints, · Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and · Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. -4- SM 1619X00516 10-04 10/11/04 8:36 AM Page 5 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Symbol V A Hz W kg min s Name Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Kilograms Minutes Seconds Diameter n0 .../min 0 1, 2, 3, ... I, II, III, 0 0 Designation/Explanation Voltage (potential) Current Frequency (cycles per second) Power Weight Time Time Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc. Rotational speed, at no load No load speed Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc. per minute Off position Selector settings Zero speed, zero torque... Speed, torque or position settings. Higher number means greater speed Speed is increasing from 0 setting Action in the direction of arrow Type or a characteristic of current Type or a characteristic of current Type or a characteristic of current Designates Double Insulated Construction tools. Grounding terminal Alerts user to warning messages Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling program This symbol designates that this tool is listed to Canadian Standards by Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, and listed to Canadian Standards by Underwriters Laboratories. A Infinitely variable selector with off A A Arrow Alternating current Direct current Alternating or direct current A 0 0 A A A Class II construction Earthing terminal Warning symbol Ni-Cad RBRC seal This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association. designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards. -5- SM 1619X00516 10-04 10/11/04 8:36 AM Page 6 Functional Description and Specifications ! WARNING assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any Jigsaws FIG. 1 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL (Models 4485 & 4580 only) TOP OF FRONT HOUSING "LOCK-ON" BUTTON RUBBERIZED GRIP TRIGGER SWITCH ORBIT CONTROL LEVER BUILT-IN WORK LIGHT (Models 4485 & 4580 only) VENTILATION OPENINGS DUST PORT /BLADE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOOT TOOL-LESS BLADE CHANGE COVER DUST BLOWER SWITCH VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL (Models 4485 & 4580 only) FIG. 2 SCROLLING KNOB (Models 4540 &4580 only) RUBBERIZED GRIP "LOCK-ON" BUTTON ORBIT/SCROLLING CONTROL LEVER TRIGGER SWITCH VENTILATION OPENINGS DUST PORT /BLADE STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOOT BUILT-IN WORK LIGHT (Models 4485 & 4580 only) TOOL-LESS BLADE CHANGE COVER DUST BLOWER SWITCH MAXIMUM CAPACITIES Model No. 4480 4485 4540 4580 Blade Thickness Minimum .7mm - Maximum 1.7mm Minimum .7mm - Maximum 1.7mm Minimum .7mm - Maximum 1.7mm Minimum .7mm - Maximum 1.7mm Blade Action Orbital Orbital Scroll Orbital/Scroll Stroke Length 13/16" 13/16" 13/16" 13/16" Wood 3-1/8" 3-1/8" 3-1/8" 3-1/8" Aluminum 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" Steel 1/4" 1/4" 1/4" 1/4" NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool. -6- SM 1619X00516 10-04 10/11/04 8:36 AM Page 7 Assembly Attaching the Blade To prevent personal injury, ! WARNING always disconnect plug from power source before assembling parts, making adjustments, or changing blades. 1. Insert the saw blade (teeth in cutting direction) until it latches in the plunger (Fig. 3). FIG. 3 When inserting the saw blade, the back of the blade must rest in the groove of the guide roller (Fig. 4). 2. To remove blade, lift tool-less blade change cover up with index finger and thumb and remove blade. For use with both T or U shank jigsaw blades. FIG. 4 BLADE TOOL-LESS ...