Skil CR541801 Owner's Manual page 19

f. Always place the saw on the portion of the workpiece that is supported, and not on the "cut
off" piece.
g. Place the workpiece with the "good" side down.
h. Draw a guideline along the desired cutting line before beginning the cut.
i. Rest the front edge of the foot on the workpiece without touching the blade to the workpiece
j. Depress the trigger switch to start the saw.
k. Allow the blade to reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece and make the
cut.
l. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
m. Lift the saw from the workpiece.
NOTICE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
NOTICE: Position your body to left side of the blade to operate the circular saw.
When cutting is interrupted, to resume cutting: squeeze the trigger switch and allow the blade
to reach full speed, re-enter the cut slowly and resume cutting.
When cutting across the grain, the fibers of the wood have a tendency to tear and lift.
Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this effect.
Cross-Cutting/Rip Cutting (Fig.12)
When making a cross-cut or a rip cut, align the
guideline with the 0˚ indicator notch on the foot.
The distance from the saw blade to the saw
base is approximately 1-1/2 in. (38mm) on the
left side of the saw and 4 in. (101.6mm) on the
right.
Blade thicknesses vary, so you should always
make a trial cut in scrap material along a
guideline to determine how much the guideline
must be offset from the guide to produce an
accurate cut.
NOTICE: Use a guide when making long or
wide rip cuts.
Rip Cutting Using a Straight Edge
(Fig.13)
a. Secure the workpiece.
b. Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece
using C-clamps (not included).
Position the C-clamps so that they
NOTICE:
will not interfere with the saw housing during
the cut.
c. Rest the front edge of the foot on the
workpiece without touching the blade to the
workpiece.
d. Depress the trigger switch to start the saw.
e. Allow the blade to reach full speed, then guide the saw into the workpiece and make the
cut.
f. Saw along the straight edge to achieve a straight rip cut.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Desired Line
of Cut
Rip Fence
Straight Edge
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