Before Use; During Use; After Use - SKIL MASTERS F0155940 Serie Manual Original

• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
replaced by a qualified person
• 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 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
122 mm, a maximum diameter of 140 mm and a
spindle hole of 20 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
• 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
• Changing saw blade 3
! disconnect the plug
- push spindle-lock button A and hold it while you
remove blade bolt B with blade wrench C
! push spindle-lock button A only when tool is at a
standstill
- release spindle-lock button A
- remove flange D
- open lower guard E with lever F and hold it while you
change saw blade with saw teeth and arrow printed on
saw blade pointing in same direction as arrow on lower
guard
- release lower guard E
- mount flange D
! make sure that clamping surfaces G of flanges
are perfectly clean and face the blade
- push spindle-lock button A 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 A
• Adjusting cutting depth (0-40 mm) 4
- for an optimal quality cut the saw blade should not
extend more than 3 mm below the workpiece
- loosen knob H
- raise/lower foot J until desired cutting depth is set on
scale using indicator K
- tighten knob H
• Adjusting cutting angle (0-45°) 5
- loosen knob L
- tilt tool until desired cutting angle is set on scale using
indicator M
- tighten knob L
! when bevel cutting, cutting depth does not
correspond with value on cutting depth scale
• 90° Cutting angle check 5
- adjust and tighten foot J to maximum cutting depth 4
- adjust and tighten cutting angle to 0°
- check for a 90° angle between the blade and bottom of
foot with a square
• Adjustable saw line visor N 6
- for guiding tool along desired line of cut marked on the
workpiece
- for a straight 0° cut or a 45° bevel cut use the indicator
line concerned
! the wide part of the foot should rest on the
supported part of the workpiece
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