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the lower guard must be released. For all other

sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.

d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering

the blade before placing the saw down on bench

oroor.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

• 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 classi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

• Do not use this saw in combination with a saw table

• Remove battery from tool before making any adjustments

or changing accessories

ACCESSORIES

• SKIL can assure awless 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, if intended for wood and wood-like materials.

• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching

at least the highest no-load speed of the tool

• Useonlysawblades/cut-owheelswithaminimum

diameter of 115 mm, a maximum diameter of

120 mm and a spindle hole of 9.5 mm

• Never use grinding discs with this tool

• Handle and store accessories with care

• Identify the correct saw blade to be used for the material

to be cut.

BEFORE USE

• 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ndhiddenutilitylines

or call the local utility company for assistance or

call the local utility company for assistance(contact

with electric lines can lead to 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)

drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.

-If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut,

the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the

top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out

of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.

Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect

operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by

taking proper precautions as given below.

a) Maintainarmgriponthesawandpositionyour

arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body

to either side of the blade, but not in line with

the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump

backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the

operator, if proper precautions are taken.

b) When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut

for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw

motionless in the material until the blade comes to

a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw

from the work or pull the saw backward while the

blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate

and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of

blade binding.

c) When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the

saw blade in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not

engaged into the material. If a saw blade binds, it may

walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is

restarted.

d) Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade

pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under

their own weight. Supports must be placed under the

panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the

edge of the panel.

e) Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened

or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing

excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.

f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must

be tight and secure before making the cut. If blade

adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and

kickback.

g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or

other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects

that can cause kickback.

Lower guard function

a) Check the lower guard for proper closing before

each use. Do not operate the saw if the lower guard

does not move freely and close instantly. Never

clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position.

If the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard may

be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle

and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the

blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

b) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If

the guard and the spring are not operating properly,

they must be serviced before use. Lower guard

may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy

deposits, or a build-up of debris.

c) The lower guard may be retracted manually only for

special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound

cuts”. Raise the lower guard by the retracting

handle and as soon as the blade enters the material,

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