● 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 work materials containing asbestos (asbestos
is considered carcinogenic)
● Take protective measures when during work dust
can develop that is harmful to one's health,
combustible or explosive (some dusts are considered
carcinogenic); wear a dust mask and work with dust/chip
extraction when connectable
● 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
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