Skil CR5440B-00 Owner's Manual page 15

NOTICE: Please refer to the battery and charger manuals for detailed operating information.
Trigger Switch and Lock-off
Button (Fig . 4)
To turn the tool "ON", press and hold the lock-
off button with your thumb, then squeeze the
trigger switch with your finger. Release the
lock-off button and continue to squeeze the
trigger for continued operation.
To turn the tool "OFF", release the trigger
switch, which is spring loaded and will return
to the off position automatically.
Your saw should be running at full speed
BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off only
AFTER completing the cut. To increase switch
life, do not turn switch on and off while cutting.
Depth Adjustment (Fig . 5a)
Your tool is equipped with a depth lock lever,
located beside the main handle.
a. Detach the battery pack from the tool.
b. Loosen the depth lock lever.
c. Hold the foot of the saw flat against the edge
of the workpiece and then raise or lower the
saw until the indicator mark on the depth
scale aligns with the desired depth mark.
d. Securely tighten the depth lock lever at the
desired depth.
NOTICE: Check the depth setting. Not more
than one tooth length of the blade should
extend below the material to be cut (Fig. 5b).
Fig. 4
Lock-off
Button
Trigger
Switch
Fig. 5a
Depth Lock Lever
Fig. 5b
Not more than one tooth length
should penetrate the wood for
minimum splintering of the top side
Indicator Mark
15