Skil CR540601 Owner's Manual page 20

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).
NOTICE: Position the C-clamps so that they
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.
g. Release the trigger switch and allow the blade to come to a complete stop.
h. Lift the saw from the workpiece.
NOTICE: Do not bind the blade in the cut.
CAUTION
CAUTION
during coast down. Do not allow the saw to brush against your leg or side. Since the
lower guard is retractable, it could catch on your clothing and expose the blade. Be
aware of the necessary blade exposures that exist in both the upper and lower guard
areas.
Bevel Cutting (Fig . 14)
To make the best possible cut:
a. Remove the battery from the saw.
b. Adjust the angle of cut to any desired setting
between 0° and 50°. Securely tighten the
bevel-adjustment knob.
WARNING
adjustment knob securely locked in place
can result in serious injury.
c. Attach the battery pack
d. Align the cutting line with the 45° indicator
notch on the foot when making 45° bevel
cuts.
e. Make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine the amount to offset the
guideline on the cutting material.
f. Hold the saw firmly with both hands, as shown.
g. Rest the front edge of the foot on the workpiece without touching the blade to the
workpiece.
h. Depress the trigger switch to start the saw.
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Always be sure that neither hand interferes with the free movement of
the lower guard.
After completing a cut and releasing the trigger, be aware of the
necessary time it takes for the blade to come to a complete stop
Attempting a bevel cut
without having the bevel-
Fig. 13
Desired Line
of Cut
Straight Edge
Fig. 14