User manual SKIL 5850

[. . . ] WARNING below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury. [. . . ] This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories. This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association. WARNING off position before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or Tool Model number Voltage rating Charge time Battery pack Charger Voltage rating Maximum Capacities Blade Blade arbor hole Depth of cut at 90° Depth of cut at 45° ATTACHING THE BLADE Disconnect battery pack 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. If excessive blade slippage occurs, tighten the blade stud a fraction of a turn more (less than 1/8 turn). To attach, push tabs on end of adapter into dust port until it snaps into place. WARNING 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. 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 counter-clockwise and remove BLADE STUD and OUTER WASHER (Fig. If the shaft moves while attempting to loosen the blade stud, strike the wrench counter-clockwise to jar BLADE STUD loose. 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. 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. Depth adjustment lever located between the Not more than one tooth length of the blade guard and handle of saw. Hold the foot down should extend below the material to be cut, for with one hand and raise or lower saw by the 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. [. . . ] Secure mounting clip to the vertical surface using two #8 round head screws (Fig. 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. 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. To charge the battery pack, simply slide battery pack into charger (Fig. [. . . ]