Before Use; During Use; After Use - Skil 5840 Original Instructions Manual

• 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)
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 qualifi ed 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 classifi ed 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 fl awless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
• 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)
• 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 (tools
with a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to
a 220V supply)
• 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 fi re 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
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
• Changing saw blade 3
! disconnect the plug
- push spindle-lock button A and hold it while you
remove blade bolt B with blade wrench C
! push spindle-lock button A only when tool is at a
standstill
- release spindle-lock button A
- remove fl ange D
- open lower guard E with lever F and hold it while you
change saw blade with saw teeth and arrow printed
on saw blade pointing in same direction as arrow on
lower guard
- release lower guard E
- mount fl ange D
! make sure that clamping surfaces G of flanges
are perfectly clean and face the blade
- push spindle-lock button A and hold it while you
tighten blade bolt with blade wrench 1/8 turn past
fi nger tight (ensures slippage of saw blade when it
encounters excessive resistance thus reducing motor
overload and saw kickback)
- release spindle-lock button A
• Adjusting cutting depth (0-40 mm) 4
- for an optimal quality cut the saw blade should not
extend more than 3 mm below the workpiece
- loosen knob H
- raise/lower foot J until desired cutting depth is set on
scale using indicator K
- tighten knob H
• Adjusting cutting angle (0-45°) 5
- loosen knob L
- tilt tool until desired cutting angle is set on scale
using indicator M
- tighten knob L
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