User manual SKIL 3855

[. . . ] b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. [. . . ] The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. , in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. 5) SERVICE a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SLIDING MITRE SAWS GENERAL · Only use the tool for cutting wood · Always saw a single workpiece (workpieces placed one on the other or next to each other cannot be properly clamped which may result in saw blade binding or workpiece slipping during sawing) · Inrush currents cause short-time voltage drops; under unfavourable power supply conditions, other equipment may be affected (if the system impedance of the power supply is lower than 0, 295 + j0, 184 Ohm, disturbances are unlikely to occur); if you need further clarification, you may contact your local power supply authority · Alwaysdisconnectplugfrompowersourcebefore making any adjustment or changing any accessory · This tool should not be used by people under the age of 16 years · This tool is not suitable for wet cutting OUTDOOR USE · When used outdoors, connect the tool via a fault current (FI) circuit breaker with a triggering current of 30 mA maximum, and only use an extension cord which is intended for outdoor use and equipped with a splashproof coupling-socket BEFORE USE · Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool · Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a capacity of 16 Amps (U. K. 13 Amps) · Always mount the tool on a flat and stable working surface (e. g. for safe handling always mount tool on a flat and stable working surface (e. g. workbench) - use 4 mounting holes F for attaching the tool with suitable screws to the working surface - you may also clamp the tool to the working surface with commercially available screw clamps - for stabilizing the tool the height of support foot G can be adjusted Dust/chip extraction 8 - mount dustbag H/vacuum cleaner as illustrated - empty dustbag regularly for optimal dust pick-up performance !never let the vacuum cleaner hose interfere with the lower guard or the cutting operation Saw table extension 9 - use knobs J1 to fasten extension bars J (on either side of the tool) - the length of extension bars J is steplessly adjustable from minimum to maximum Clamping the workpiece 0 !for optimum working safety always firmly clamp the workpiece with the adjustable clamp supplied - do not work with workpieces that are too small to clamp !as reference For vertical clamping 0a - fasten assembled clamp into support hole K1 with knob K2 (on either side of the tool) - press the workpiece firmly against fence L - adapt clamp to the workpiece with knob K3 - firmly clamp the workpiece by turning down knob K4 For horizontal clamping 0b - remove clamp from holder using knob K5 - position clamp into support hole K6 as illustrated (on either side of the tool) - press the workpiece firmly against fence L - firmly clamp the workpiece by turning down knob K4 Setting mitre angles @ - loosen locking handle M - rotate the saw table to the left or right and set the desired mitre angle (from 0° to 47°) by using indicator M1 - tighten locking handle M (do not tighten the handle too firmly) - for quick and precise setting of often used mitre angles (0°, 15°, 22. 5°, 30°, 45°) the saw table clicks into place at the corresponding positions Setting bevel angles # - loosen three-legged knob N - swing the tool arm to the left until bevel angle indicator N1 points to the desired bevel angle - hold the tool arm in this position and tighten knob N 18 · Compound cuts $ - compound cuts require both a mitre angle setting and a bevel angle setting !always test out first on a piece of scrap material · Laser line % - for guiding tool along desired line of cut marked on the workpiece - switch on/off laser line by pressing switch P1 - before starting a job, check the alignment of the laser line with the actual line of cut by making a trial cut on a piece of waste material !do not remove or damage warning label A · Spot light ^ - for accurate tracing of marked line of cut - switch on/off spot light by pressing switch Q1 · Sawing without slide movement (small workpieces) - loosen locking knob R in case it is tightened - slide the tool arm to the stop in the direction of fence L and retighten locking knob R - set tool into working position ! [. . . ] disconnect the plug - rotate the saw table to the 0° position and lock in place - lower the tool arm and lock in place - check for a 90° angle between blade and table with a square - if necessary, adjust the 90° blade alignment as follows: 1) loosen three-legged knob N 2) adjust screw N2 with a blade wrench 13 (not standard included) and a 4 mm hex key (not standard included) 3) re-check with square · Checking/adjusting of 45° blade alignment !disconnect the plug - rotate the saw table to the 0° position and lock in place - lower the tool arm and lock in place - loosen three-legged knob N - swing the tool arm to 45° - check for a 45° angle between blade and table with a mitre square - check that bevel indicator N1 is on the 45° mark - if necessary, adjust the 45° blade alignment as follows: 1) adjust screw N3 with a blade wrench 13 (not standard included) and a 4 mm hex key (not standard included) 2) re-check with mitre square · Checking/adjusting of 90° fence alignment !disconnect the plug - rotate the saw table to the 0° position and lock in place - lower the tool arm and lock in place - check for a 90° angle between blade and fence L with a square (ensure the square contacts the saw blade body and not its teeth) - if necessary, adjust the 90° fence alignment as follows: 1) loosen 4 hex screws L1 2) adjust fence until blade and fence have full contact with the square 3) tighten 4 hex screws L1 · Cable storage § · We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents: EN 61029, EN 61000, EN 55014, in accordance with the provisions of the directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC · Technical file at: SKIL Europe BV (PT-SEU/PJE), 4825 BD Breda, NL Arno van der Kloot Vice President Operations & Engineering Jan Trommelen Approval Manager DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY APPLICATION ADVICE · Special workpieces - ensure that curved or round workpieces are especially secured against slipping - at the cutting line no gap may exist between the workpiece and the fence or saw table - if necessary, fabricate a special fixture · For working with floor mouldings illustration can be used as reference · 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 SKIL Europe BV, 4825 BD Breda, NL 01. 11. 2010 MAINTENANCE / SERVICE · Always keep tool and cord clean (especially the ventilation slots at the back-end of the motor housing) !disconnect the plug before cleaning · Clean saw blade immediately after use (especially from resin and glue) ! 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