Use - Skil skilsaw 5150 Instructions Manual

SKIL can assure flawless 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 the tool without the original protection guard
system
This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
wear ear protection
If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
Never use tool when cord is damaged; have it replaced
by a qualified person
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)
This tool is not suitable for wet cutting
After switching off your circular saw, never stop the
rotation of the saw blade by a lateral force applied
against it
Never use circular saw blades made of high speed steel
(HSS)
Never use grinding/cutting discs with this tool
Do not cut material containing asbestos
Wear a dust protection mask when working with
materials which produce dust that is detrimental to
health; inform yourself beforehand about the materials to
be worked on
Do not attempt to cut extremely small workpieces
Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath
the cutting path before you start cutting
Do not work overhead with the tool
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
Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
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
- open lower guard A by using lever B
- change saw blade with saw teeth and arrow printed
on saw blade pointing in same direction as arrow on
lower guard A
! make sure that clamping surfaces C of flanges are
perfectly clean and face the blade
- tighten blade bolt D 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)
Adjusting cutting depth (0-50 mm) 4
- for an optimal quality cut the saw blade should not
extend more than 3 mm below the workpiece
- loosen lever E
- raise/lower foot F until desired cutting depth is set on
scale using indicator G
- tighten lever E
Readjusting clamping lever
Clamping power of lever E can be readjusted
- unscrew lever E and set it at at least 30° counter-
clockwise
- screw tight lever E again
Adjusting cutting angle (0-45°) 5
- loosen 2 knobs H
- tilt tool until desired cutting angle is set on scale using
indicator J
- tighten 2 knobs H
! when bevel cutting, cutting depth does not
correspond with value on cutting depth scale
90° Cutting angle check 5
- adjust and tighten foot F to maximum cutting depth 4
- adjust and tighten cutting angle to 0°
- check for 90° angle between the blade and bottom of
foot with a square
Adjustable saw line visor K 6a
- for guiding tool along desired line of cut marked on the
workpiece
- for a straight 0° cut or a 45° bevel cut use the indicator
line concerned
! the wide part of the foot should rest on the
supported part of the workpiece
- can be adjusted to allow you to choose whether waste
material is on inner or outer side of blade 6a+b
! cutting width is determined by width of blade
teeth and not by width of blade body
! always make trial cuts first to verify actual line of
cut
Dust suction
- connect vacuum cleaner to extension L 2
! never let the vacuum cleaner hose interfere with
the lower guard or the cutting operation
- one may also use a dust bag (SKIL accessory
2610387402)
Operating the tool 2
- connect plug with power source
- always hold handle M firmly with one hand and
handle N firmly with the other hand
- place tool with front end of foot flat on workpiece
! ensure that the saw teeth are not engaged into the
workpiece
- switch on tool by first pressing knob P (= safety switch
which cannot be locked) and then pulling trigger Q
! the tool should run at full speed before the blade
enters into the workpiece
- lower guard A opens automatically when saw blade
enters the workpiece (open lower guard manually by
using lever B only for special cuts such as plunge
cuts)
- do not force the tool; apply light and continuous
pressure
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