User manual SKIL 9206

[. . . ] WARNING and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Read all safety warnings and all instructions. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit. [. . . ] Keep hands from between the gear housing and saw blade holder. The reciprocating blade holder can pinch your fingers. 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. Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this tool. Use a dust mask or respirator for applications which generate dust. 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. GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician's rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety. Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply. While the tool may appear to work, the electrical components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard to the operator. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely control the power tool. develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. When cleaning a tool be careful not to disassemble any portion of the tool since internal wires may be misplaced or pinched or safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted. The power cord must only be serviced by a Skil Factory Service Center or Authorized Skil Service Station. Drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. [. . . ] To adjust the footplate position depth, simply loosen the two screws in insulated rubber boot with wrench provided, slide and move the footplate to the desired position and securely tighten the screw with the wrench provided (Fig. Mark the line of cut and grasp the tool with one hand on the handle and the other placed on the insulated rubber boot over the front housing. If you saw into a blind area where live wiring exists, you may be shocked or electrocuted. Always hold the saw by the Keep the saw footplate firmly against the work to minimize counter-force (jumping) and vibration. [. . . ]