Laser Radiation - Skil 3590 Original Instructions Manual

• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
ACCESSORIES
• Never use grinding/cutting discs with this tool
• SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when the correct accessories are used which can be
obtained from your SKIL dealer
• For mounting/using non-SKIL accessories observe the
instructions of the manufacturer concerned
• Use only saw blades that correspond with the
characteristic data given in these operation instructions
and that are tested and marked in accordance with EN
847-1
• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching
at least the highest no-load speed of the tool
• Never use saw blades made of high speed steel (HSS)
• Do not use a saw blade which is cracked, deformed or
dull
• Only use saw blades with a hole diameter which fits the
tool spindle without play; never use reducors or adaptors
to fit large-hole saw blades
• Protect accessories from impact, shock and grease
DURING USE
• 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)
• Keep fingers, hands and arms away from the rotating
saw blade
• If the saw blade becomes blocked, switch off the tool
immediately and remove the battery pack; only then
remove the wedged workpiece
• In case of jamming or electrical or mechanical
malfunction, immediately switch off the tool and remove
the battery pack

LASER RADIATION

• Do not direct the laser beam at persons or animals
and do not stare into the direct or reflected laser
beam yourself, not even from a distance (you could
blind somebody, cause accidents or damage your eyes)
• If laser radiation strikes your eye, you must deliberately
close your eyes and immediately turn your head away
from the beam
• Do not make any modifications to the laser equipment
• Do not look into the laser beam (laser radiation)
• Do not use any magnifying optical tools (such as
magnifying glasses, telescopes, or binoculars) to view
the laser beam
• Do not operate the tool in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust
• Do not operate the tool with children around
• Do not replace the installed laser with another laser type
AFTER USE
• After switching off the tool, never stop the rotation of the
accessory by a lateral force applied against it
• Only remove cut-offs or other parts of the workpiece from
the cutting area when all moving parts have come to a
complete standstill
• the saw blade becomes very hot during use; do not touch
it before it has cooled down
• Store the tool indoors in a dry and locked-up place, out
of reach of children
BATTERIES
• The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure full
capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in
the battery charger before using your power tool for the
first time)
• Only use the following batteries and chargers with this
tool
- SKIL battery: BR1*31****
- SKIL charger: CR1*31****
• Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
replaced
• Do not disassemble the battery
• Do not expose tool/battery to rain
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
- when charging 4...40°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL
2 Read the instruction manual before use
3 Wear protective glasses and hearing protection
4 Danger area! No hands zone. Keep hands, fingers or
arms away from this area.
5 Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
6 Laser radiation / Do not stare into beam / Class 2
laser product
USE
• Assembly
- assemble the transport handle with 2 bolts using hex
key AK 9
- assemble the mitre lock knob AB into the front of the
table q
• Transport/working position
For releasing the tool (working position)
- press handle B downward with one hand while pulling
out locking pin C with the other hand w a
- guide the head assembly slowly upward
- for sawing with slide movement loosen locking knob
AE w b
For securing the tool (transport position)
- slide the head assembly about 8 cm from the back and
tighten locking knob AE w c
- set the bevel angle to 0° (see Setting bevel angle)
- set the mitre angle to 45° left or right (see Setting mitre
angle)
- press handle B downward with one hand while pushing
locking pin C with the other hand
- use transport handle E for carrying the tool w d
- alternatively, use the side handles for carrying the tool
w e
! never lift the tool by holding the main handle
• Mounting tool on working surface e
! for safe handling always mount tool on a flat and
stable working surface (e.g. workbench)
- use 4 mounting holes F for attaching the tool with
suitable screws to the working surface
- you may also clamp the tool to the working surface with
commercially available screw clamps
- for stabilizing the tool the height of support foot G can
be adjusted
- alternatively, the tool can be mounted onto a mitre saw
stand
! read all the warnings and instructions included
with the saw stand
• Dust/chip extraction r
- mount dustbag H/vacuum cleaner as illustrated
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