Skil 5850 User Manual
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Operating/Safety Instructions
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Instrucciones de funcionamiento
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5850
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General Safety Rules
For All Battery Operated Tools
!
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
Keep by-standers, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Power
Electrical Safety
A battery operated tool with integral
batteries or a separate battery pack must
be recharged only with the specified
charger for the battery.
be suitable for one type of battery may create
a risk of fire when used with another battery.
Use battery operated tool only with
specifically designated battery pack.
of any other batteries may create a risk of
fire.
A charger that may
Use
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts.
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is in the locked or off position before
inserting battery pack.
your finger on the switch or inserting the
battery pack into a tool with the switch on
invites accidents.
A moment of inattention while
Loose clothes, jewelry,
Carrying tools with
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool on.
key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
balance enable better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions.
Dust mask, non-skid safety
A wrench or a
Proper footing and
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.
or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application.
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
on or off.
with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
Disconnect battery pack from tool or
place the switch in the locked or off
position before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons.
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects like: paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other
small metal objects that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
Holding the work by hand
The correct tool will do the
A tool that cannot be controlled
Store
Tools are
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Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean.
tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to
bind and are easier to control.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tool's
operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using.
caused by poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model.
suitable for one tool may create a risk of
Accessories that may be
Properly maintained
Many accidents are
Safety Rules for Circular Saws
injury when used on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel.
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel may result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk
of shock or injury.
Service or
!
DANGER
your second hand on auxiliary handle, or
motor housing.
saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
saw firmly to prevent loss of control. Figures in
this manual illustrate typical hand support of the
saw. NEVER place your hand behind the saw
blade since kickback could cause the saw to
jump backwards over your hand.
Keep your body positioned to either side of
the saw blade, but not in line with the saw
blade.
KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump
backwards. (See “Causes and Operator
Prevention of Kickback.”)
Do not reach underneath the work. The
guard cannot protect you from the blade below
the work.
when blade is moving.
Check lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard
does not move freely and close instantly.
Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the
open position.
lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower
guard only with the Lower Guard Lift Lever and
make sure it moves freely and does not touch
the blade or any other part, in all angles and
depths of cut.
Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
Keep hands away from
cutting area and blade. Keep
If both hands are holding the
Hold the
Do not attempt to remove cut material
If saw is accidentally dropped,
before use.
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a buildup of debris.
battery pack from tool. Periodically remove the
blade, clean the upper, lower guards and the
hub area with kerosene and wipe it dry, or blow
it clean with compressed air.
Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts”
and “Compound Cuts”. Raise lower guard
by Lower Guard Lift Lever. As soon as blade
enters the material, lower guard must be
released.
should operate automatically.
Always observe that the lower guard is
covering the blade before placing saw down
on bench or floor.
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.
NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands
or across your leg.
the work properly to minimize body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.
Hold tool by the insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.
Contact with a "live" wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock
the operator.
Lower guard may operate
Disconnect
For all other sawing, the lower guard
An unprotected, coasting
It is important to support
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When ripping always use a rip fence or
straight edge guide.
of cut and reduces the chance for blade binding.
Always use blades with correct size and
shape (diamond vs. round) arbor holes.
Blades that do not match the mounting
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control and will not allow proper
vari-torque engagement.
Never use damaged or incorrect blade
washers or bolts.
were specially designed for your saw, for
optimum performance and safety of operation.
The blade washers and the bolt on your saw
have been designed to work as a “VARITORQUE CLUTCH”. Understand the operation
and settings of the VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH,
because the proper setting of the CLUTCH,
combined with firm handling of the saw will
allow you to control KICKBACK.
Do not run the saw while carrying it at your
side. Lower guard may be opened by a
contact with your clothing.
with the spinning saw blade could result in
serious personal injury.
Depending upon use, the switch may not
last the life of the saw. If the switch should
fail in the “OFF” position, the saw may not
start. If it should fail while the saw is
running, the saw may not shut off.
occurs, remove battery pack from saw
immediately and do not use until repaired.
This circular saw should not be mounted to
a table and converted to a table saw.
saws are not designed or intended to be used
as table saws.
CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an
uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by
the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the
motor reaction 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 tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions
This improves accuracy
The blade washers and bolt
Accidental contact
If either
Circular
OF KICKBACK:
and can be avoided by taking proper
precautions as given below:
Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the
saw and position your body and arm to
allow you to resist KICKBACK forces.
KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the
operator, if proper precautions are taken.
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.
and take corrective action to eliminate the cause
of blade binding.
pressure treated lumber require special
attention during cutting operation to prevent
KICKBACK. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and
remove all nails from lumber before cutting.
When restarting a saw in a workpiece,
center the saw blade in the kerf and check
that saw teeth are not engaged into the
material.
or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is
restarted.
Support large panels to minimize the risk of
blade pinching and KICKBACK.
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
See “Cutting Large Sheets” in this
panel.
manual.
Do not use dull or damaged blade.
Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and KICKBACK.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
knobs must be tight and secure before
making cut.
cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK.
Wet lumber, green lumber or
If saw blade is binding, it may walk up
If blade adjustment shifts while
Investigate
Large panels
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Using the saw with an excessive depth of cut
setting increases loading on the unit and
susceptibility to twisting of the blade in the kerf.
It also increases the surface area of the blade
available for pinching under conditions of kerf
close down.
Use extra caution when making a “Pocket
Cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause KICKBACK.
WARNING
!
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
Battery/Charger
Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary markings on
(1) battery charger, (2) battery pack, and
(3) product using battery.
Use only the charger which accompanied
your product or direct replacement as
listed in the catalog or this manual.
substitute any other charger. Use only Skil
approved chargers with your product. See
Functional Description and Specifications.
Do not disassemble charger or operate
the charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped or otherwise
damaged in any way. Replace damaged
cord or plugs immediately.
reassembly or damage may result in electric
shock or fire.
Do not recharge battery in damp or wet
environment. Do not expose charger to
rain or snow. If battery case is cracked or
otherwise damaged, do not insert into
charger.
Charge only Skil approved rechargeable
batteries.
Specifications. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
Charge battery pack in temperatures
above +40 degrees F (4 degrees C) and
below +105 degrees F (41 degrees C).
Store tool and battery pack in locations
Battery short or fire may result.
See Functional Description and
Do not
Incorrect
reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
where temperatures do not go below 40
degrees F (4 degrees C) or will no exceed
120 degrees F (49 degrees C). Allow
battery pack to return to room
temperature before attempting to
charge.
damage to the battery cells.
Battery leakage may occur under extreme
usage or temperature conditions. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes.
liquid is caustic and could cause chemical
burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact
with skin, wash quickly with soap and water,
then with lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid
contacts your eyes, flush them with water for
a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical
attention.
Place charger on flat non-flammable
surfaces and away from flammable
materials when re-charging battery pack.
The charger and battery pack heat during
charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating
surfaces block proper air circulation which
may cause overheating of the charger and
battery pack. If smoke or melting of the case
are observed unplug the charger
immediately and do not use the battery pack
or charger.
Use of an attachment not recommended
or sold by Skil may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons.
This is important to prevent serious
The battery
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Battery Care
!
WARNING
away from metal objects.
protect terminals from shorting
place batteries in a tool box or pocket with
When batteries are not in
tool or charger, keep them
For example, to
DO NOT
Battery Disposal
!
WARNING
remove any component projecting from
the battery terminals.
result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed
terminals with heavy insulating tape to
prevent shorting.
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
If equipped with a nickel-cadmium battery,
the battery must be collected, recycled or
disposed of in an environmentally sound
manner.
industry program to collect and recycle these
batteries at the end of their useful life, when
Do not attempt to
disassemble the battery or
Fire or injury may
“The EPA certified RBRC
Battery Recycling Seal on the
nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates Robert
Bosch Tool Corporation is
voluntarily participating in an
nails, screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may
result.
DO NOT PUT BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR
EXPOSE TO HIGH HEAT.
explode.
taken out of service in the United States or
Canada. The RBRC program provides a
convenient alterative to placing used Ni-Cd
batteries into the trash or the municipal
waste stream, which may be illegal in your
area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area, or return your
batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service
Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation’s involvement in this program is
part of our commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our natural
resources.”
NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
If equipped with a nickel-metal hydride
battery, the battery can be disposed of in a
municipal solid waste stream.
They may
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Symbols
A
0
A
A
0
A
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.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n
0
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.
I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed
No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
orbits etc. per minute
Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed to
Canadian Standards by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that
this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories,
and listed to Canadian
Standards by Underwriters
Laboratories.
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This symbol
designates
that
this tool
complies
to NOM
Mexican
Standards.
Functional Description and Specifications
[51mm]
[38mm]
[25mm]
[25mm]
WARNING
!
accessories
accidentally.
DUST PORT ADAPTER
available as accessory)
LOWER
GUARD LIFT
LEVER
Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or
off position before making any assembly, adjustments or changing
. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
Cordless Circular Saw
SAFETY SWITCH
(Not included,
LOWER
GUARD
FIG. 1
UPPER
GUARD
FOOT
AUXILIARY
HANDLE
CALIBRATED
BEVEL QUADRANT
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
ADJUSTABLE LINE GUIDE
BATTERY
PACK
BATTERY
RELEASE BUTTON
Tool
Model number 5850
Voltage rating 18 V
Charge time
Battery pack SB18A
Charger SC118
Voltage rating
hr
1
120 V 60 Hz
Maximum Capacities
Blade 7-1/4"
Blade arbor hole Round
Depth of cut at 90
Depth of cut at 45
°
°
NOTE: For tool specifications
refer to the nameplate on your
tool.
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DEPTH
SCALE
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
BLADE WRENCH &
STORAGE AREA
2-7/16"
1-15/16"
Assembly
ATTACHING THE BLADE
WARNING
!
Disconnect battery pack
from tool or place the
switch in the locked or off position before
making any assembly, adjustments or
changing accessories
. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
1. Turn BLADE STUD with wrench provided
counter-clockwise and remove BLADE STUD
and OUTER WASHER (Fig. 2). If the shaft
moves while attempting to loosen the blade
stud, strike the wrench counter-clockwise to jar
BLADE STUD loose.
2. Retract the lower guard all the way up into
the upper guard. While retracting the lower
guard, check operation and condition of the
LOWER GUARD SPRING.
3. Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the
blade point in the same direction as the arrow
on the lower guard.
4. Slide blade through slot in the foot and
mount it against the INNER WASHER on the
shaft. Be sure the large diameter of the OUTER
washer lays flush against the blade.
5. Reinstall OUTER WASHER and tighten
BLADE STUD finger tight. To lock shaft hold
the saw securely by the upper guard with blade
teeth imbedded in scrap wood and TIGHTEN
BLADE STUD 1/8 TURN (45°) WITH THE
WRENCH PROVIDED.
Do not use wrenches with longer handles,
since it may lead to over tightening of the blade
stud.
VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH
This clutching action is provided by the friction
of the OUTER WASHER against the BLADE
and permits the blade shaft to turn when the
blade encounters excessive resistance. When
the BLADE STUD is properly tightened (as
described in No. 5 of Attaching The Blade), the
blade will slip when it encounters excessive
resistance, thus reducing saw’s tendency to
KICKBACK.
One setting may not be sufficient for cutting all
materials. If excessive blade slippage occurs,
tighten the blade stud a fraction of a turn more
(less than 1/8 turn). OVERTIGHTENING THE
BLADE STUD NULLIFIES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CLUTCH.
DUST EXTRACTION
(Not included,available as accessory)
Your tool is equipped with a dust port adapter
for dust and chip extraction. To attach, push
tabs on end of adapter into dust port until it
snaps into place. To use this feature, attach
standard 1-1/4" vacuum hose (optional
accessory) to the dust port adapter.
WARNING
!
To prevent personal injury,
always position dust port
adapter and vacuum hose so that it does
not interfere with the lower guard, or the
cutting operation at all settings.
DUST PORT ADAPTER
(Not included,
available as accessory)
LOWER GUARD
LIFT LEVER
OUTER WASHER
Large Diameter
Faces Blade
Tighten
BLADE
STUD
Loosen
DUST
PORT
BLADE
INNER WASHER
Large Diameter
Faces Blade
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LOWER
GUARD
LOWER GUARD
SPRING
BLADE SHAFT
FIG. 2
Operating Instructions
[51mm]
[38mm]
[25mm]
[25mm]
90º
Disconnect battery pack from tool. Loosen the
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
depth adjustment lever located between the
guard and handle of saw. Hold the foot down
with one hand and raise or lower saw by the
handle. Tighten lever at the depth setting
FIG. 3
DEPTH
SCALE
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
BLADE WRENCH,
& STORAGE
AREA
SAFETY SWITCH
The safety switch is designed to prevent
accidental starts. To operate safety switch,
press the release button with your thumb on
either side of handle to disengage the lock,
then pull the trigger (Fig. 5). When the trigger
is released the button will engage the safety
switch automatically, and the trigger will no
longer operate. (See Switch & General Cuts
on page 11.)
FIG. 5
SAFETY SWITCH
RELEASE BUTTON
desired. Check desired depth (Fig. 3).
Not more than one tooth length of the blade
should extend below the material to be cut, for
minimum splintering (Fig. 4).
FIG. 4
ONE TOOTH LENGTH SHOULD
PENETRATE WOOD FOR
MINIMUM SPLINTERING
90° CUTTING ANGLE CHECK
Disconnect battery pack from tool. Set foot to
maximum depth of cut setting. Loosen bevel
adjustment knob, set to 0° on quadrant,
retighten knob and check for 90° angle
between the blade and bottom plane of foot
with a square (Fig. 6). If adjustment is
necessary, tilt foot to 45°, tighten bevel
adjustment knob and bend "TAB" with an
adjustable wrench or pliers (Fig. 7).
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
TRIGGER
FOOT
BEVEL ADJUSTMENT
Disconnect battery pack from tool. The foot
can be adjusted up to 45° 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. 8).
Because of the increased amount of blade
engagement in the work and decreased
stability of the foot, blade binding may occur.
Keep the saw steady and the foot firmly on
the workpiece.
BLADE
FIG. 8
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BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
TAB
QUADRANT
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
For a straight 90° cut you can use the left or
45º 0º
ADJUSTABLE LINE GUIDE
right side of notch in the foot. For 45° bevel
cuts, use the right side (Fig 9). The guide can
be adjusted to allow for variation in blade
thicknesses for whichever side of the blade
the user would prefer to cut the line on.
TO ATTACH: Disconnect battery pack from
tool. Align hole in adjustable line guide with
hole in foot and secure with screw provide.
TO ADJUST: Loosen but don’t remove, the
adjustment screw enough so the guide can
move freely. Set a straightedge flat on the
preferred side of the blade, lining up both the
edge of the straightedge and the edge of the
guide where the 0° mark is located.
FIG. 9
ADJUSTABLE
LINE GUIDE
GUIDE
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
45°
BEVEL CUTS
90°
VERTICAL
CUTS
SWITCH
WARNING
!
When starting the tool,
hold it with both hands.
The torque from the motor can cause the tool
to twist.
To turn tool “ON”, squeeze the trigger switch.
To turn the tool “OFF”, release the trigger
switch, which is spring loaded and will return
to the off position automatically.
Your saw should be running at full speed
BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off only
AFTER completing the cut. To increase switch
life, do not turn switch on and off while cutting.
GENERAL CUTS
Always hold the saw handle with one hand
and the auxiliary handle or housing with the
other.
WARNING
!
Always be sure either hand
does not interfere with the
free movement of the lower guard.
Maintain a firm grip and operate the switch
with a decisive action. Never force the saw.
Use light and continuous pressure.
WARNING
!
After completing a cut and
the trigger has been
released, be aware of the necessary time it
takes for the blade to come to a complete
stop during coast down. Do not allow the
saw to brush against your leg or side,
since the lower guard is retractable, it
could catch on your clothing and expose
the blade. Be aware of the necessary blade
exposures that exist in both the upper and
lower guard areas.
When cutting is interrupted, to resume cutting:
squeeze the trigger and allow the blade to
reach full speed, re-enter the cut slowly and
resume cutting.
When cutting across the grain, the fibers of
the wood have a tendency to tear and lift.
Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this
effect. For a finished cut, a cross cut blade or
miter blade is recommended.
CUTTING MASONRY/METAL
This tool is not recommended for continuous
and general usage with metal or masonry cutoff wheels. If you use your saw for cutting
these materials, use the appropriate wheel for
the material being cut.
When cutting masonry, do not cut a depth of
more than 1/4 inch (6 mm). Make successive
passes to achieve desired depth. Apply a light
forward pressure. Do not overload motor.
Disconnect battery pack from tool and clean
dust from air vents frequently. Metal cutting is
done at full depth.
WARNING
!
lower guard.
Clean guards frequently to
assure a rapid return of
The lower guard may become
sluggish when cutting masonry materials.
WARNING
!
Abrasive Cut Off Wheels
must have a maximum
safe operating speed greater than the “no
load RPM” marked on the tool’s
nameplate.
Wheels running over the rated
speed can fly apart and cause injury.
WARNING
!
flammable materials.
Do not use the abrasive
cut off wheel near
Sparks from the wheel
could ignite these materials.
WARNING
!
Wet Diamond Wheels.
This machine is not
intended to be used with
Using water or other
liquid coolants with this machine may result
in electrocution or shock. Use of Dry
Diamond Wheels is acceptable.
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Disconnect battery pack from tool before
POCKET CUTS
making adjustments. Set depth adjust-ment
according to material to be cut. Tilt saw forward
with cutting guide notch lined up with the line
you’ve drawn. Raise the lower guard, using lift
lever and hold the saw by the front and rear
handles (Fig. 10).
With the blade just clearing the material to be
cut, start the motor. Gradually lower the back
end of saw using the front end of the foot as the
hinge point.
WARNING: As blade starts
cutting the material, release the lower guard
immediately.
When the foot rests flat on the
surface being cut, proceed cutting in forward
direction to end of cut.
WARNING: Allow blade
to come to a complete stop before lifting the
saw from cut. Also, never pull the saw
backward since blade will climb out of the
material and KICKBACK will occur.
Turn saw
around and finish the cut in the normal manner,
sawing forward. If corners of your pocket cut are
not completely cut through, use a jigsaw or
hand saw to finish the corners.
FIG. 10
FOOT
LOWER
GUARD
LIFT
LEVER
LINE
GUIDE
Large sheets and long boards sag or bend,
CUTTING LARGE SHEETS
depending on support. If you attempt to cut
without leveling and properly supporting the
piece, the blade will tend to bind, causing KICKBACK and extra load on the motor (Fig. 11).
Support the panel or board close to the cut, as
shown in (Fig. 12). Be sure to set the depth of
the cut so that you cut through the sheet or
board only and not the table or work bench. The
two-by-fours used to raise and support the work
should be positioned so that the broadest sides
support the work and rest on the table or bench.
Do not support the work with the narrow sides as
this is an unsteady arrangement. If the sheet or
board to be cut is too large for a table or work
bench, use the supporting two-by-fours on the
floor and secure.
FIG. 11
WRONG
FIG. 12
RIGHT
The combination blade provided with your saw
RIP CUTS
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.
13). Rip Fence is available as an accessory (not
included). To attach fence, insert fence through
slots in foot to desired width as shown and
secure with the wing nut (not included).
FIG. 13
WING
NUT
DESIRED
WIDTH
RIP FENCE
OF CUT
When rip cutting large sheets, the rip fence
RIP BOARD GUIDE
may not allow the desired width of cut. Clamp
or nail a straight piece of 1" lumber to the
sheet as a guide (Fig. 14). Use the right side
of the foot against the board guide.
FIG. 14
BOARD
GUIDE
DESIRED LINE
OF CUT
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RIP
BATTERY CHARGED CONDITION INDICATOR
The battery is equipped with a charged
condition indicator (Fig. 15). The indicator
lights shows the charged condition of the
battery during the working process.
By pressing the button ON, the charged
condition can also be checked when the
battery is removed or when the machine is
not in use.
• • • When all three lights are illuminated,
this indicates the batter pack is fully Charged.
RELEASING AND INSERTING BATTERY PACK
Release battery pack from tool by pressing
the battery release button and sliding pack
out of handle base (Fig. 1). To insert battery,
CHARGING BATTERY PACK (FAST CHARGER)
Plug charger cord into your standard power
outlet, then slide the battery pack into charger
(Fig. 15).
The charger’s green indicator will begin to
“BLINK”. This indicates that the battery is
receiving a fast charge. Fast-charging will
automatically stop when the battery pack is
fully charged.
When the indicator light stops “BLINKING”
(and becomes a steady green light) fast
charging is complete.
• • When only two lights illuminate, this
indicates the batter pack is partially charged.
•
When only one light illuminates, this
indicates the battery pack is slightly charged.
When no lights illuminate, this indicates the
battery pack is completely discharged.
align battery and slide battery pack into tool
until it locks into position. Do not force.
When you begin the charging process of the
battery pack, a steady green light could also
mean the battery pack is too hot or too cold.
The purpose of the light is to indicate that the
battery pack is fast-charging. It does not
indicate the exact point of full charge. The
light will stop blinking in less time if the
battery pack was not completely discharged.
When the battery pack is fully charged,
unplug the charger (unless you're charging
another battery pack) and slip the battery
pack back into the tool handle.
BUTTON
BATTERY
RELEASE
BUTTON
CHARGED CONDITION
INDICATOR LIGHTS
FIG. 15
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BATTERY
PACK
INDICATOR
LIGHT
CHARGER
IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES
1. The battery pack accepts only about 80%
of its maximum capacity with its first few
charge cycles. However, after the first few
charge cycles, the battery will charge to full
capacity.
2. The charger was designed to fast charge
the battery only when the battery
temperature is between 40˚F (4˚C) and
105˚F (41˚C).
3. A substantial drop in operating time per
charge may mean that the battery pack is
nearing the end of its life and should be
replaced.
4. If you anticipate long periods (i.e. a month
or more) of non-use of your tool, it is best to
run your tool down until it is fully discharged
before storing your battery pack. After a long
period of storage, the capacity at first recharge
will be lower. Normal capacity will be restored
in two or three charge/discharge cycles.
Remember to unplug charger during storage
period.
5. If battery does not charge properly:
a. Check for voltage at outlet by plugging
in some other electrical device.
b. Check to see if outlet is connected to a
light switch which turns power “off” when
lights are turned off.
c. Check battery pack terminals for dirt.
Clean with cotton swab if necessary.
d. If you still do not get proper charging,
take or send tool, battery pack and charger
to your local Skil Service Center. See “Tools,
Electric” in the Yellow Pages for names and
addresses.
Note: Use of charger’s or battery packs not
sold by Skil will void the warranty.
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Mounting Charger
MOUNTING CHARGER TO
A VERTICAL SURFACE
For convenience, your charger was designed
so it may be used on a flat horizontal surface,
or it may be mounted onto a vertical surface.
The mounting clip also features a bit storage on
top of the clip.
1. Select mounting location near a electrical
outlet so that the plug will reach the outlet.
Check for studs or other support.
2. Using a pencil, mark two places on the
surface in a vertical line about 3/4" apart.
3. Secure mounting clip to the vertical surface
using two #8 round head screws (Fig. 16).
4. Remove battery pack from charger before
mounting.
5. Insert handle of charger into the mounting
clip in the horizontal position (Fig 17).
6. Gently lower the charger into the vertical
position until it lays flat against the vertical
surface and locks the charger into the mounting
the clip (Fig. 18).
7. To remove charger when desired, raise the
charger back into the horizontal position to
unlock the charger, then remove charger from
the mounting clip (Fig. 18).
8. To charge the battery pack, simply slide
battery pack into charger (Fig. 19).
FIG. 16 FIG. 17
VERTICAL
SURFACE
#8 ROUND
HEAD WOOD
SCREWS
MOUNTING
CLIP
CHARGER
BIT STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
MOUNTING
CLIP
FIG. 18
TO
UNLOCK
TO LOCK
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FIG. 19
BATTERY
PACK
CHARGER
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