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  • Page 1 SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 1...

  • Page 2: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term “power tool”...

  • Page 3: Safety Rules For Circular Saws

    SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 3 Battery tool use and care Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool Recharge only with the charger specified before making any adjustments, changing by the manufacturer.

  • Page 4: Kickback And Related Warnings

    SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 4 This product is intended to cut wood and controlled by the operator, if proper wood-like products only. Dust build up precautions are taken. around the lower guard and hub from other When blade is binding, or when interrupting materials (plastic, masonry or metal) may a cut for any reason, release the trigger and...
  • Page 5 SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Battery Care

    Specifications. Other types of batteries may Use of an attachment not recom- burst causing personal injury and damage. mended or sold by Skil may result in a risk Charge battery pack in temperatures of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.

  • Page 7: Battery Disposal

    Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area, or return your bans/restrictions in your area, or return your batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool Corporation’s involvement in this program is...
  • Page 8 SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 8 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
  • Page 9 SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 9 Symbols (continued) IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

  • Page 10: Functional Description And Specifications

    120 V 60 Hz For replacement blades we recommend Skil Cordless Circular saw blades. Their thin kerf and tooth design deliver the best speed, quality of cut, and reduce battery drain. Use of standard blades will substantially affect the performance and reduce run-time.
  • Page 11 SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 11 Assembly ATTACHING THE BLADE washer has marks around it that will help you Disconnect battery pack properly adjust the blade stud. To lock shaft from tool or place the hold the saw securely by the upper guard with switch in the locked or off position before blade teeth imbedded in scrap wood and making any assembly, adjustments or...

  • Page 12: Depth Adjustment

    SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 12 Operating Instructions DEPTH ADjUSTMENT Disconnect battery pack from tool. Loosen the Tighten knob at the depth setting desired. depth adjustment knob located on the right Check desired depth (Fig. 3). side of the tool. Hold the foot down with one Not more than one tooth length of the blade hand and raise or lower saw by the handle.

  • Page 13: Bevel Adjustment

    SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 13 BEVEL ADjUSTMENT Disconnect battery pack from tool. The foot can be adjusted up to 50° by loosening the bevel adjustment knob at the front of the saw. Align to desired angle on calibrated quadrant. Then tighten bevel adjustment knob (Fig.
  • Page 14 SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 14 The Laser line guide has a limited amount of application and interfere with the normal travel. Do not continue to turn the adjustment operation of the tool. screw after the line stops moving or if it Never aim the beam at a becomes significantly harder to turn the screw.

  • Page 15: Plunge Cuts

    SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 15 PLUNGE CUTS backward since blade will climb out of the Disconnect battery pack from tool before material and KICKBACK will occur. making adjustments. Set depth adjustment Turn saw around and finish the cut in the according to material to be cut.
  • Page 16 SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 16 RIP CUTS The combination blade provided with your saw is for both cross cuts and rip cuts. Ripping is cutting lengthwise with the grain of the wood. Rip cuts are easy to do with a rip fence (Fig. 14). Rip Fence is available as an accessory (not included).
  • Page 17 Note: Use of charger’s or battery packs not will be lower. Normal capacity will be restored sold by Skil will void the warranty. BATTERy CHARGE CONDITION INDICATOR LIGHTS (SB18B BATTERy) Your battery pack is equipped with charge •...
  • Page 18 SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 18 When you begin the charging process of the will stop blinking in less time if the battery pack battery pack, a steady green light could also was not completely discharged. mean the battery pack is too hot or too cold. When the battery pack is fully charged, unplug The purpose of the light is to indicate that the the charger (unless you're charging another...
  • Page 19 SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 19 Mounting Charger MOUNTING CHARGER TO 4. Remove battery pack from charger before A VERTICAL SURFACE mounting. (Models SC118 & SC118B only) 5. Insert handle of charger into the mounting For convenience, your charger was designed clip in the horizontal position (Fig 19).

  • Page 20: Optional Accessory

    SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 20 OPTIONAL ACCESSORy Skil models SB18B-LI & SB18C-LI lithium ion battery packs are compatible with all existing Skil 18V tools that use the SB18A, SB18B and SB18C Ni-Cd batteries. Only use the specified charger to charge your Li-Ion batteries. Do not charge Li-ion batteries with a Ni-Cd charger.

  • Page 21: Charging Battery Pack

    SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 21 If the green indicator light The purpose of the light is to indicate that the is “BLINKING RAPIDLY”, battery pack is fast-charging. It does not the battery pack is too indicate the exact point of full charge. The light hot or cold for fast-charging.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    We recommend that used. all tool service be performed by a Skil Factory Service Center or Authorized Skil Service Cleaning Station. SERVICEMEN: Disconnect tool and/or To avoid accidents, always charger from power source before servicing.
  • Page 23 SM 1619X02639 06-10:1619X02639 12-08 6/18/10 3:04 PM Page 23 Accessories If an extension cord is RECOMMENDED SIZES OF ExTENSION CORDS necessary, a cord with 120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS adequate size conductors that is capable Wire Sizes in mm Cord Size in A.W.G. Tool’s of carrying the current necessary for your Ampere...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    3.Let battery sit a few minutes or until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Have switch replaced by an Authorized Skil Service Center or Service Station. 5. Disengage Safety Switch as described on page 12 TROUBLE: BATTERy PACK WILL NOT CHARGE PROBLEM 1.
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