Before Use - Skil 3590 Original Instructions Manual

on top of the workpiece and violently throw the blade
assembly towards the operator.
• Never cross your hand over the intended line of
cutting either in front or behind the saw blade
Supporting the workpiece "cross handed" i.e. holding the
workpiece to the right of the saw blade with your left hand
or vice versa is very dangerous.
• Do not reach behind the fence with either hand
closer than 100 mm from either side of the saw
blade, to remove wood scraps, or for any other
reason while the blade is spinning The proximity of
the spinning saw blade to your hand may not be obvious
and you may be seriously injured.
• Inspect your workpiece before cutting If the
workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the
outside bowed face toward the fence. Always make
certain that there is no gap between the workpiece,
fence and table along the line of the cut Bent or
warped workpieces can twist or shift and may cause
binding on the spinning saw blade while cutting. There
should be no nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
• Do not use the saw until the table is clear of all
tools, wood scraps, etc , except for the workpiece
Small debris or loose pieces of wood or other objects
that contact the revolving blade can be thrown with high
speed.
• Cut only one workpiece at a time Stacked multiple
workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced
and may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
• Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a
level, firm work surface before use. A level and firm
work surface reduces the risk of the mitre saw becoming
unstable.
• Plan your work! Every time you change the bevel
or mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable
fence is set correctly to support the workpiece and
will not interfere with blade or the guarding system
Without turning the tool "ON" and with no workpiece
on the table, move the saw blade through a complete
simulated cut to assure there will be no interference or
danger of cutting the fence.
• Provide adequate support such as table extensions,
saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or
longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider
than the mitre saw table can tip if not securely supported.
If the cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower
guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.
• Do not use another person as a substitute for a
table extension or as additional support Unstable
support for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or
the workpiece to shift during the cutting operation pulling
you and the helper into the spinning blade.
• The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed
by any means against the spinning saw blade If
confined, i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could
get wedged against the blade and thrown violently.
• Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to
properly support round material such as rods or
tubing Rods have a tendency to roll while being cut,
causing the blade to "bite" and pull the work with your
hand into the blade.
• Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the
workpiece This will reduce the risk of the workpiece
being thrown.
• If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn
the mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop
and disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery pack. Then work to free
the jammed material Continued sawing with a jammed
workpiece could cause loss of control or damage to the
mitre saw.
• After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the
saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before
removing the cut-off piece Reaching with your hand
near the coasting blade is dangerous.
• Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete
cut or when releasing the switch before the saw
head is completely in the down position The
braking action of the saw may cause the saw head to be
suddenly pulled downward, causing a risk of injury.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
• Only use the tool for cutting wood
• Do not stand on tool or its stand Serious injury
may occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
accidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or near
the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the tool or its
stand to reach them.
• Always remove battery pack from the tool before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
• Always remove battery pack from the tool before
transporting the mitre saw. Remove battery pack,
lower head assembly and lock into position, use the carry
handle and one of the hand indentations in the saw base.
• Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop
• When cutting irregularly shaped workpieces, plan
your work so it will not slip and pinch the blade and
be torn from your hand
• This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
• This tool is not suitable for wet cutting

BEFORE USE

• Wear protective glasses, hearing protection, and
protective gloves
• 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
• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
is considered carcinogenic)
• Never use the tool without the original protection guard
system
• Check the protective guard for proper closing before
each use
• Do not operate the saw if the protective guard does not
move freely and close instantly
• Never clamp or tie the protective guard into the open
position
• Never use the tool without the table insert; replace a
defective or worn table insert
• Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath the
cutting path before you start cutting
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