Skil 5740 Manual Original página 12

• Adjusting cutting depth (0-40 mm) 7
- for an optimal quality cut the saw blade should not
extend more than 3 mm below the workpiece
- loosen knob H
- raise/lower foot J until desired cutting depth is set on
scale using indicator K
- tighten knob H
• Adjusting cutting angle (0-45°) 8
- loosen knob L
- tilt tool until desired cutting angle is set on scale using
indicator M
- tighten knob L
! when bevel cutting, cutting depth does not
correspond with value on cutting depth scale
• 90° Cutting angle check 8
- adjust and tighten foot J to maximum cutting depth 7
- adjust and tighten cutting angle to 0°
- check for a 90° angle between the blade and bottom of
foot with a square
- if adjustment is needed, tilt and tighten foot to 45° and
bend tab N with an adjustable wrench
• Adjustable saw line visor P 9a
- for guiding tool along desired line of cut marked on the
workpiece
- for a straight 0° cut or a 45° bevel cut use the indicator
line concerned
! the wide part of the foot should rest on the
supported part of the workpiece
- can be adjusted to allow you to choose whether waste
material is on inner or outer side of blade 9b
! cutting width is determined by width of blade
teeth and not by width of blade body
! always make trial cuts first to verify actual line of
cut
• Dust suction
- connect vacuum cleaner to extension Q 0
! never let the vacuum cleaner hose interfere with
the lower guard or the cutting operation
- one may also use a dust bag (SKIL accessory
2610387402)
! do not use dustbag/vacuum cleaner when cutting
metal
• Operating the tool 0
- connect plug to power source
- always hold handle R firmly with one hand and handle
S firmly with the other hand
- place tool with front end of foot flat on workpiece
! ensure that the saw teeth are not engaged into
the workpiece
- switch on tool by first pressing knob T (= safety switch
which cannot be locked) and then pulling trigger U
! the tool should run at full speed before the blade
enters into the workpiece
- lower guard C opens automatically when saw blade
enters the workpiece (open lower guard manually by
using lever D only for special cuts such as plunge cuts)
! do not force the tool (apply light and continuous
pressure in order to avoid overheating the blade tips
and, in case of cutting plastics, melting the plastic
material)
! while working, always hold the tool at the
grey-coloured grip area(s)
- after completing the cut switch off tool by releasing
trigger U
! ensure that the blade has come to a complete
standstill, before you lift the tool from the
workpiece
APPLICATION ADVICE
• Always face the good side of the workpiece down to
ensure minimum splintering
• Only use sharp saw blades of the correct type !
- quality of cut improves by the number of teeth
- carbide tipped blades stay sharp up to 30 times longer
than ordinary blades
• When using guide-rail (SKIL accessory 2610Z04064) in
combination with adapter, the depth of cut will be
reduced with 14 mm for 90° as well as 45° cuts
• Parallel guide V @
- for making exact cuts along a workpiece edge
- can be inserted in either side of foot
Adjusting parallel guide
- adjust to desired cutting width by using parallel guide
scale (use saw line visor P as 0-reference)
- loosen knob W
- tighten knob W
• Plunge cutting #
- set desired cutting depth
- tilt tool forward with saw line visor P lined up with
desired line of cut marked on the workpiece
- open lower guard C with lever D
- just before blade enters workpiece, switch on tool and
gradually lower back end of tool using front end of foot
as hinge-point
- gradually move tool downward as well as forward
- as soon as blade enters the material, release lever D
! never pull tool backwards
• Cutting large panels $
- support panel close to the cut either on floor, table or
workbench
! set cutting depth so that you cut through panel
and not through support
- in case parallel guide does not allow desired width of
cut, clamp or nail straight piece of wood to workpiece
as a guide, and use the right side of the foot against
this guide
• For more tips see www.skil.com
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE
• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially the
ventilation slots)
! disconnect the plug before cleaning
• Always keep the area around lower guard C 5 clean
(remove dust and chips by blowing out with compressed
air or with a brush)
• Clean saw blade immediately after use (especially from
resin and glue)
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