User manual SKIL 3600

[. . . ] ) symbol listed BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W". [. . . ] The table shows the correct size to use, depending on cord length and nameplate amperage rating of tool. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Double Insulation is a design concept used in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. it is a recognized and approved system by Underwriter's Laboratories , CSA and Federal OSHA authorities. ImpoRTANT: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. To reduce the risk of electric shock, your tool is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other), this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. if the plug does not fit fully in the outlet , reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not change the plug in any way. WoRKpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being performed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, ends and edges. ANTi-KicKBAcK pAWlS Device which, when properly maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back at the operator during operation. FReehAND Performing a cut without a fence, miter gauge, fixture, hold down or other proper device to keep the workpiece from twisting during the cut. Heel Misalignment of the blade which causes the trailing or outfeed side of the blade to contact the cut surface of the workpiece. Heel can cause kickback, binding, excessive force, burning of the workpiece or splintering. In general, heel creates a poor quality cut and can be a safety hazard. keRf The amount of material removed by the blade in a through cut or slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut. KicKBAcK An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece back toward the front of the saw during a rip type operation. LeADiNG eND The end of the workpiece which, during a rip type operation, is pushed into the cutting tool first. PUSh STicK A device used to feed the workpiece through the saw during narrow ripping-type operation and helps keep the operator's hands well away from the blade. Use the Push Stick for rip widths less than 6 inches and more than 2 inches. ) The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute. [. . . ] For your own safety, turn all switchs "OFF" and remove plug from power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw. If the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately. Make sure the teeth of the anti-kickback pawls are always sharp. To sharpen: remove anti-kickback pawls from the saw and sharpen the teeth using a small file (Smooth Cut). [. . . ]