User manual SKIL SKILSAW

[. . . ] cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. [. . . ] Do not run the tool while carrying it at your side. Lower guard may be opened by a contact with your clothing. Accidental contact with the spinning saw blade could result in serious personal injury. 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. Preventive maintenance and properly operating guard will reduce the probability of an accident. Additional Safety Warnings GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety. Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply. While the tool may appear to work, the electrical components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard to the operator. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely control the power tool. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. If excessive blade slippage occurs, tighten the blade stud a fraction of a turn more (less than 1/8 turn). Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Press the lock button and turn wrench until lock button engages. Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the blade point in the same direction as the arrow on the lower guard. 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. Slide blade through slot in the foot and mount it against the INNER WASHER on the shaft. Be sure the large diameter of the INNER and OUTER washers lay flush against the blade. Loosen the 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. Align the bottom contour of depth adjustment lever with the desired depth of cut mark on calibrated depth bracket and tighten lever. [. . . ] BEARINGS Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy load or very abrasive material cutting) should be replaced at once to avoid overheating or motor failure. Cleaning The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety gog gles when cleaning tools with compressed air. Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. [. . . ]