Application Advice; Maintenance & Service - Skil 5350 Original Instructions Manual

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
• On/off 8
- switch on tool by first pressing knob A forward and then
pulling trigger switch B
- switch off tool by releasing trigger switch B
• Adjusting cutting depth (0-28,5 mm) 9
- loosen knob C
- set desired cutting depth using scale D
- tighten knob C
- for an optimal quality cut the saw blade should not
extend more than 3 mm below the workpiece
! only when using blades with a diameter of 89mm,
cutting depth corresponds with value on cutting
depth scale D (for actual depth of cut use table q
as reference)
! always make trial cuts first to verify actual line of
cut
• Dust suction w
- connect vacuum cleaner hose E to connection F and
vacuum cleaner as illustrated
! never let the vacuum cleaner hose interfere with
the lower guard or the cutting operation
! do not use vacuum cleaner when cutting metal
• Changing saw blade e
! disconnect the plug
! ensure that the blade has come to a complete
standstill
- set cutting depth to the maximum
- take hex key G from storage H
- push spindle-lock button J and hold it while you remove
blade bolt K by turning hex key G CLOCKWISE (= in
same direction as arrow printed on saw blade)
! push spindle-lock button J only when tool is at a
standstill
- release spindle-lock button J
- remove flange L
- press knob M with your thumb
- lift up foot N and remove saw blade
! change saw blade with saw teeth and arrow
printed on saw blade pointing in same direction as
arrow on upper guard P e b
- mount flange L
- firmly tighten blade bolt K by turning hex key G
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE while pushing spindle-lock
button J
- release spindle-lock button J
• Operating the tool r
- set desired cutting depth
- connect plug to power source (light Q turns on
indicating that the tool is receiving power) t
- press knob M with your thumb
- place tool with front end of foot flat on workpiece
- tilt tool forward with line-of-cut indicator R lined up with
desired line of cut marked on the workpiece
! ensure that the saw teeth are not engaged into the
workpiece
- switch on the tool
! be aware of the sudden impact when the tool is
switched on
! the tool should run at full speed before the blade
enters into the workpiece
! do not force the tool (apply light and continuous
pressure in order to avoid overheating the blade
tips and, in case of cutting plastics, melting the
plastic material)
! while working, always hold the tool at the grey-
coloured grip area(s) y
- after completing the cut switch off tool by releasing
trigger B
! ensure that the blade has come to a complete
standstill, before you lift the tool from the
workpiece
• Plunge cutting u
- switch on the tool
! the tool should run at full speed before the blade
enters into the workpiece
- press knob M with your thumb
- tilt tool forward with line-of-cut indicator R lined up with
desired line of cut marked on the workpiece
- gradually move tool forward
! never pull tool backwards
• Parallel guide S i
- for making exact cuts along a workpiece edge
- can be inserted in either side of foot
Adjusting parallel guide
- loosen knob T
- adjust to desired cutting width by using parallel guide
scale (use line-of-cut indicator R as 0-reference)
- tighten knob T

APPLICATION ADVICE

• Only use sharp saw blades of the correct type o
- use hardened steel saw blade V 2 for cutting wood,
aluminium, plastic and all sorts of laminated wood
- use diamond disc W 2 for cutting ceramics and tiles
- carbide tipped blades X 2 stay sharp up to 30 times
longer than ordinary blades
• Cutting large panels p
- support panel close to the cut either on floor, table or
workbench
! set cutting depth so that you cut through panel
and not through support
- in case parallel guide does not allow desired width of
cut, clamp or nail straight piece of wood to workpiece
as a guide, and use the left side of the foot against this
guide
• Splinter-free cutting
- always face the good side of the workpiece down
- fasten a straight piece of wood on the workpiece by
means of 2 clamps
• For more information see www.skil.com
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially ventilation
slots Y 2 )
! disconnect the plug before cleaning
• Always keep the area around lower guard Z 2 clean
(remove dust and chips by blowing out with compressed
air or with a brush)
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