Operating Instructions - Skil 5280 Manual Del Propietário

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Depth adjustment
Disconnect plug from power source. 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. Tighten lever at the depth setting
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).
90° Cutting angle check
Disconnect plug from power source. Set foot
to maximum depth of cut setting. Loosen bevel
adjustment wing nut, set to 0° on quadrant,
retighten wing nut and check for 90° angle be-
tween the blade and bottom plane of foot with
a square (Fig. 5). If adjustment is necessary,
tilt foot to 45°, tighten bevel adjustment wing
nut and bend "TAB" with an adjustable wrench
or pliers (Fig. 5).
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Fig. 3
Fig. 4
One Tooth Length Should Pene-
trate Wood For Minimum
Splintering
Fig. 5
Foot
Bevel Adjustment
90°
Wing Nut
Blade
Depth Scale
Calibrated
For Standard
Lumber Sizes
Depth
Adjustment
Levers
Blade Wrench
And Storage
Area
Tab