Skil PWRCORE 20 RS5884E-00 User manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
For Customer Service 1300-017-545 OR www.skil.com.au
Brushless Reciprocating Saw
Model: RS5884E-00
TM

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4
Locking knob
Barrel grip
Blade clamp
Adjustable
footplate
Switch for on/off and
speed control
Ventilation
slots
Switch for
orbital action
Fastening
bolts
Hex key
Battery level
indicator
Handle
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3
2SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage 20V max
Stroke 29mm
No-load Speed 0-3000 /min
Sawing capacity in wood 265mm
Sawing capacity in aluminum 40mm
Sawing capacity in metal 30mm

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5
7
Battery
Level
Indicator
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6
LED-light

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b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as a 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 o-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 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
designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and o. 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. 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 and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may aect 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.
INTRODUCTION
• 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
SAFETY
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
-WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
a) The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1) WORK AREA SAFETY
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 ammable
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
electric shock.
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 a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3) PERSONAL SAFETY
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
inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.

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BEFORE USE
• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
• Use suitable detectors to nd 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)
PERSONAL SAFETY
• This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
• 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 (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)
• Do not use a dull or damaged blade (bent blades can
break easily or cause kickback)
• Use protective gloves when removing the blade
from the tool (the saw blade may be hot after prolonged
use)
• Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
• Only use the following batteries and chargers with
this tool
-SKIL battery: BY5197E-03,BY5196E-03
-SKIL charger: SC5358E-01,QC5360E-01,QC5359E-00
• Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
replaced
• Do not disassemble the battery
• Do not expose tool/battery to rain
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
-when charging 4...40°C
-during operation –20...+50°C
-during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3Read the instruction manual before use
4Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
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.
5) BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
a) Recharge only with the charger specied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with
another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns
or a re.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in re, explosion or risk
of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or temperature
above 130°C may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specied in the instructions. Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specied range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
6) SERVICE
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORDLESS
RECIPROCATING SAWS
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
when performing an operation where the cutting
accessory may contact hidden wiring (cutting
accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the
operator an electric shock)
• 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)
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

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-hold the tool with one hand on handle and the other on
the insulated barrel grip
-switch on the tool
-guide the tool along the marked cutting line
-keep footplate 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) w
-keep ventilation slots uncovered
-do not apply too much pressure on the tool; let the tool
do the work for you
! ensure that the saw blade extends beyond the
work throughout the stroke e
• Adjusting eective sawing depth r
! remove battery from tool before making any
adjustments or changing accessories
-use hex key for loosening and fastening both fastening
bolts
-slide footplate forward/backwards in order to enlarge/
reduce the eective sawing depth
APPLICATION ADVICE
• Plunge cutting t
Plunge cuts can be made in wood and other soft
materials without pre-drilling a hole
-use a thick saw blade
! remove battery from tool before making any
adjustments or changing accessories
-mount the blade with the teeth facing upward
-mark desired cutting line on the workpiece
-tilt the tool so that the blade does not touch the
workpiece
-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 y
• When cutting metals, lubricate saw blade regularly with
oil
• Splinter-free cutting
-cover cutting-line with several layers of wide tape
before cutting
-always face the good side of the workpiece down
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool clean (especially ventilation slots 1)
! remove battery from tool before cleaning
ENVIRONMENT
• Do not dispose of electric tools, batteries,
accessories and packaging together with household
waste material. The electric tools, accessories and
packaging should be sorted for environmental- friendly
recycling
! prior to disposal protect battery terminals with
heavy tape to prevent short-circuit
USE
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery 1
• LED light 6
LED-light automatically lights on when activating the on/
o switch
! when LED-light starts ashing, the battery
protection is activated (see below)
• Battery protection
The tool is suddenly being switched o or prevented from
being switched on, when
-the load is too high --> remove load and restart
-the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C --> 2
levels of the battery level indicator start ashing when
pressing button 5c; wait until battery has returned
within the allowable operating temperature range
-the battery is nearly empty (to protect against
deep discharge) --> a low battery level or ashing low
battery level 5b is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing button; charge battery
! do not continue to press the on/o switch after the
tool is switched o automatically; battery may be
damaged
• Combined switch for on/o and speed control with
locking knob 78
-rst unlock by pressing knob
-switch on the tool by pulling trigger
-control the speed steplessly from zero to maximum by
putting less or more pressure on the trigger
-switch o by releasing trigger
• Locking knob can be activated 7
-if activated, the on/o switch is blocked and the
machine is secured against being switched on
unintentionally
• Mounting saw blade 9
! remove battery from tool before making any
adjustments or changing accessories
-turn blade clamp in same direction as arrow on tool and
hold it in that position
-insert blade (with teeth facing down or up) to full depth
-release blade clamp
-push in and pull out blade to check whether it is locked
correctly
• Removing saw blade 9
! remove battery from tool before making any
adjustments or changing accessories
-turn blade clamp in same direction as arrow on tool and
hold it in that position
-pull out blade
-release blade clamp
• Orbital action for fast cutting q
-for activating the orbital action of the saw blade use
switch as illustrated
! do not activate the orbital action when cutting
metal
• Operating the tool
! securely clamp the workpiece
-mark the cutting line on the workpiece
-mount battery on tool

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WARRANTY
SKIL WARRANTY POLICY
For all SKIL warranty & enquiries, please contact 1300 01
SKIL (1300 01 7545) Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
EST
Chervon Australia Pty Ltd ABN 36 165 077 501 (“Chervon”)
warrants to the original domestic purchaser that this product
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
5 years from date of purchase, and any battery or charger
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3
years from date of purchase. Consumables will be covered
by a 3-month warranty and a complete list can be found
inside the manual.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a SKIL consumer Power
Tool is used for industrial, professional or commercial
purposes, the foregoing warranty will apply for a duration
of ninety days from the date of purchase.This ninety-day
commercial warranty pertains to the SKIL Power Tool range
only.
This SKIL product warranty is only applicable to purchases
from authorised SKIL retailers.This warranty will not apply to
SKIL products that are purchased from Amazon, eBay and
any other non-authorised online retailer. This SKIL product
warranty does not apply to any parallel imported product and
does not apply to any SKIL products that are not purchased
from an authorised SKIL retailer.To make a claim, return
the faulty item together with proof of purchase directly to
your closest service agent or to the place of purchase. Any
handling and transportation costs (and other expenses
incurred in claiming this warranty) are not covered by this
warranty and will not be borne by Chervon. The replacement
product or part or repaired product will be made available
for your collection at an address nominated by Chervon.
Where a valid warranty claim is made, Chervon will replace
the defective product or repair the fault. Where the product is
repaired, Chervon may use refurbished parts. This warranty
does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse or abuse. This
warranty may also be further limited or voided as specically
detailed in the product manual. Chervon has no other liability
under this warranty. The benets to you given by this warranty
are in addition to other rights and remedies imposed by State
and Federal legislation that cannot be excluded. Our goods
come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law.You are entitled to a replacement
or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to
be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to
a major failure. Chervon Australia Pty Ltd, Unit 14, 5 Kelletts
Road, Rowville, VIC. 3178.
Ph; 1300 01 SKIL (1300 01 7545).
Email: [email protected]
The following accessories and consumables have a 3-month
warranty period:
Chucks Allen keys
Brushes Angle grinder anges
Collets Dust canisters
Industry leading battery
technology wraps each
cell with cooling material
to keep the battery
powering on for 25%
longer run time compared
to general battery
technology.
SKIL’s patented technology
extends the battery life 2X
longer compared to general
battery technology.
LONGER
RUN TIME
PWRCORE 20™
LITHIUM
*
2X
BATTERY LIFE
PWRCORE 20™
LITHIUM
*
*