Before Use; During Use; After Use - Skil 5255 Original Instructions Manual

d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering the
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor. An
unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk
backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the
time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL
• This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
• This tool is not suitable for wet cutting
• Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
replaced by a qualified person
• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
is considered carcinogenic)
• 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
• Only use a saw table provided with a switch that prevents
restarting of the motor after interruption of voltage
• Only use a saw table provided with a kerf guide
ACCESSORIES
• SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
• 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
• Use only saw blades with a minimum diameter of
170 mm, a maximum diameter of 170 mm and a
spindle hole of 16 mm
• Never use saw blades made of high speed steel (HSS)
• Never use grinding/cutting discs with this tool

BEFORE USE

• Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool
• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
• Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath the
cutting path before you start cutting
• Secure the workpiece (a workpiece clamped with
clamping devices or in a vice is held more securely than
by hand)
• Use suitable detectors to find hidden utility lines or
call the local utility company for assistance (contact
with electric lines can lead to fire or electrical shock;
damaging a gas line can result in an explosion;
penetrating a water pipe will cause property damage or
an electrical shock)
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

DURING USE

• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A); wear
ear protection
• Never use the tool without the original protection guard
system
• Do not attempt to cut extremely small workpieces
• Do not work overhead with the tool
• In case of jamming or electrical or mechanical
malfunction, immediately switch off the tool and
disconnect the plug
• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug

AFTER USE

• When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
• After switching off your circular saw, never stop the
rotation of the saw blade by a lateral force applied against
it
EXPLANATION OF SYmBOLS ON TOOL
2 Read the instruction manual before use
3 Double insulation (no earth wire required)
4 Do not dispose of the tool together with household waste
material
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
• Mounting saw blade 5
! disconnect the plug
- take hex key A from storage B
- push spindle-lock button C and hold it while you
remove blade bolt D with hex key
! push spindle-lock button C only when tool is at a
standstill
- release spindle-lock button C
- remove flange E
- open lower guard F with lever G and hold it while you
mount saw blade with saw teeth and arrow printed on
saw blade pointing in same direction as arrow on
upper guard
- release lower guard F
- mount flange E
! make sure that clamping surfaces H of flanges
are perfectly clean and face the blade
- push spindle-lock button C and hold it while you
tighten blade bolt with hex key 1/8 turn past finger tight
(ensures slippage of saw blade when it encounters
excessive resistance thus reducing motor overload
and saw kickback)
- release spindle-lock button C
• Adjusting cutting depth (0-55 mm) 6
- for an optimal quality cut the saw blade should not
extend more than 3 mm below the workpiece
- loosen knob J
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