Before Use; During Use; After Use - SKIL MASTERS 5066 Manual Original

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 classified 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
• Only use a saw table provided with a switch that prevents
restarting of the motor after interruption of voltage
• Only use a saw table provided with a kerf guide
ACCESSORIES
• SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when the correct accessories are used which can be
obtained from your SKIL dealer
• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching
at least the highest no-load speed of the tool
• Use only saw blades with a minimum diameter of
184 mm, a maximum diameter of 190 mm and a
spindle hole of 16 mm
• Never use saw blades made of high speed steel (HSS)
• Never use grinding/cutting discs with this tool

BEFORE USE

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with
a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a
220V supply)
• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
• Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath the
cutting path before you start cutting
• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than
by hand)
• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or
call the local utility company for assistance (contact
with electric lines can lead to fire or electrical shock;
damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;
penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or
an electrical shock)
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

DURING USE

• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A); wear
ear protection
• Never use the tool without the original protection guard
system
• Starting cycles generate brief voltage drops; interference
with other equipment/machines may occur in case of
unfavourable mains system conditions (malfunctions are
not to be expected for system impedances below 0.295
ohm) - if you need further clarification, you may contact
your local power supply authority
• Do not attempt to cut extremely small workpieces
• Do not work overhead with the tool
• In case of jamming or electrical or mechanical
malfunction, immediately switch off the tool and
disconnect the plug
• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

AFtER USE

• When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
• After switching off your circular saw, never stop the rotation
of the saw blade by a lateral force applied against it
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 off the cord of this tool,
it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended
USE
• Mount vacuum cleaner adapter R before using the
tool 3
• Mounting saw blade 4
! disconnect the plug
- take blade wrench A from storage B
- push spindle-lock button C and hold it while you
remove blade bolt D with blade wrench
! push spindle-lock button C only when tool is at a
standstill
- release spindle-lock button C
- remove flange E
- open lower guard F with lever G and hold it while you
mount saw blade with saw teeth and arrow printed on
saw blade pointing in same direction as arrow on lower
guard
- release lower guard F
- mount flange E
! make sure that clamping surfaces H of flanges
are perfectly clean and face the blade
- push spindle-lock button C and hold it while you
tighten blade bolt with blade wrench 1/8 turn past
finger tight (ensures slippage of saw blade when it
encounters excessive resistance thus reducing motor
overload and saw kickback)
- release spindle-lock button C
• Adjusting cutting depth (0-66 mm) 5
- for an optimal quality cut the saw blade should not
extend more than 3 mm below the workpiece
- loosen lever J
- raise/lower foot K until desired cutting depth is set on
scale using indicator L
- tighten lever J
• Adjusting cutting angle (0-45°) 6
- loosen knob M
- tilt tool until desired cutting angle is set on scale using
indicator N
- tighten knob M
! when bevel cutting, cutting depth does not
correspond with value on cutting depth scale
• 90° Cutting angle check 6
- adjust and tighten foot K to maximum cutting depth 5
- adjust and tighten cutting angle to 0°
- check for a 90° angle between the blade and bottom of
foot with a square
- if adjustment is needed, tilt and tighten foot to 45° and
bend tab P with an adjustable wrench
• Line-of-cut indicator Q 7
- for guiding tool along desired line of cut marked on the
workpiece
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