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Trouble Shooting

!WARNING

PROBLEM

Read instruction manual first! Remove battery pack from the tool before making adjustments or assembling accessories.

TROUBLE: TOOL WILL NOT START

1.Battery pack not charged.

2.Battery pack not installed properly.

3.Battery pack temperature is too hot or cold for operation.

4.Burned out switch.

REMEDy 1. If equipped, check battery charge condition lights for charge status, charge battery if needed.

2.Confirm battery is locked and secured to the tool.

3.Let battery sit a few minutes or until it reaches normal operating temperature.

4.Have switch replaced by an Authorized Skil Service Center or Service Station.

TROUBLE: BATTERy PACK WILL NOT CHARGE

PROBLEM 1. Charger not plugged into outlet.

2. Battery pack not completely inserted into charger.

REMEDy 1. Confirm charger is plugged into outlet.

2. Confirm battery pack is inserted into charger completely.

TROUBLE: ExCESSIVE VIBRATION

PROBLEM 1. Blade is bent.

2. Blade not secure in blade holder.

REMEDy 1. Discard blade and use different blade.

2. See Assembly section, “Installing a blade” (page 9)

TROUBLE: CUT BINDS, STALLS MOTOR OR KICKS BACK WHEN CUTTING PROBLEM 1. Dull blade with improper tooth set.

2.Tip of blade strikes workpiece or inside of pipe.

REMEDy 1. Discard blade and use a different blade.

2.Do not strike tip of blade while cutting and make sure that blade is long enough to cut through a pipe.

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Skil 4570 manual Trouble Shooting, Problem Trouble Tool will not Start, Trouble BATTERy Pack will not Charge