User manual SKIL 5995

[. . . ] WARNING and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Read all safety warnings and instructions. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit. [. . . ] This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association, to United States and Canadian Standards. This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing Services, to United States and Canadian Standards. Reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any assembly, Model number Voltage rating No load speed Charge time Charger (Ni-Cad) Battery pack Maximum Capacities Blade Depth of cut at 90° Depth of cut at 45° Depth of cut at 50° Battery pack SB18B-LI Voltage rating 120 V 60 Hz For replacement blades we recommend Skil Cordless Circular saw blades. Their thin kerf and tooth design deliver the best speed, quality of cut, and reduce battery drain. ATTACHING THE BLADE Disconnect battery pack washer has marks around it that will help you properly adjust the blade stud. To lock shaft hold the saw securely by the upper guard with blade teeth imbedded in scrap wood and TIGHTEN BLADE STUD COUNTERCLOCKWISE ONE MARK ON BLADE WASHER 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. 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. Turn BLADE STUD with wrench provided clockwise and remove BLADE STUD and OUTER WASHER (Fig. If the shaft moves while attempting to loosen the blade stud press the lock button (Fig. 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. Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the blade point in the same direction as the arrow on the lower guard. 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. Hold the foot down with one Not more than one tooth length of the blade hand and raise or lower saw by the handle. Should extend below the material to be cut, for minimum splintering (Fig. 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. When the trigger is released the button will engage the safety switch automatically, and the trigger will no longer operate. [. . . ] Battery packs last longer and re-charge better when they are stored discharged. Remember to fully re-charge battery packs before using after prolonged storage. MOTORS The motor in your tool has been engineered for many hours of dependable service. to maintain peak efficiency of the motor , we recommend it be examined every six months. [. . . ]