Skil 3540, Original Instructions Manual

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being switched on, when
- the load is too high --> remove load and restart
-
the battery temperature is not within the allowable
operating temperature range of -20 to +50°C --> 2
levels of the battery level indicator start flashing when
pressing button AB
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c; wait until battery has returned
within the allowable operating temperature range
-
the battery is nearly empty (to protect against
deep discharge) --> a low battery level or flashing low
battery level ub is shown by the battery level indicator
when pressing button AB; charge battery
! do not continue to press the on/off switch after the
tool is switched off automatically; battery may be
damaged
• Mounting saw blade
2
! remove battery from tool
- take hex key A from storage B
-
push spindle-lock button F and hold it while you remove
blade bolt AA by turning hex key A CLOCKWISE (= in
same direction as arrow printed on saw blade)
! push spindle-lock button F only when tool is at a
standstill
-
release spindle-lock button F
- remove flange Z
! make sure that clamping surfaces X of flanges are
perfectly clean and face the blade
- open lower guard W with lever S and hold it while you
mount saw blade with saw teeth and arrow printed on
saw blade pointing in same direction as arrow on upper
guard
- release lower guard W
- mount flange Z
-
push spindle-lock button F and hold it while you
tighten blade bolt with hex key 1/8 turn past finger tight
(ensures slippage of saw blade when it encounters
excessive resistance thus reducing motor overload and
saw kickback)
-
release spindle-lock button F
• Adjusting cutting depth (0-41 mm)
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for an optimal quality cut the saw blade should not
extend more than 3 mm below the workpiece
- loosen knob Q
-
raise/lower foot M until desired cutting depth is set on
scale using indicator P
-
tighten knob Q
• Adjusting cutting angle (0-45°)
q
- loosen knob U
-
tilt tool until desired cutting angle is set on scale using
indicator V
-
tighten knob U
! when bevel cutting, cutting depth does not
correspond with value on cutting depth scale
• Line-of-cut indicator L
w
- 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
! 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
DURING USE
• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A); wear
ear protection
• Never use the tool without the original protection guard
system
• Do not attempt to cut extremely small workpieces
• Do not work overhead with the tool
• In case of jamming or electrical or mechanical
malfunction, immediately switch off the tool and remove
the battery
AFTER USE
• When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
• After switching off your circular saw, never stop the
rotation of the saw blade by a lateral force applied
against it
BATTERIES
• The battery supplied is partially charged (to ensure full
capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in
the battery charger before using your power tool for the
first time)
• Only use the following batteries and chargers with this
tool
- SKIL battery: BR1*31****
- SKIL charger: CR1*31****
• Do not use the battery when damaged; it should be
replaced
• Do not disassemble the battery
• Do not expose tool/battery to rain
• Permitted ambient temperature (tool/charger/battery):
-
when charging 4...40°C
- during operation –20...+50°C
- during storage –20...+50°C
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ON TOOL/BATTERY
3
Read the instruction manual before use
4
Batteries may explode when disposed of in fire, so do not
burn battery for any reason
5
Store tool/charger/battery in locations where temperature
will not exceed 50°C
6
Do not dispose of electric tools and batteries together
with household waste material
USE
• Charging battery
! read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with the charger
• Removing/installing the battery
2
• Battery level indicator
7
- press the battery level indicator button AB to show the
current battery level
7
a
! when the lowest level of the battery indicator
starts flashing after pressing button AB
7
b, the
battery is empty
! when 2 levels of the battery indicator start flashing
after pressing button AB
7
c, the battery is not
within the allowable operating temperature range
• LED-light T
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LED-light automatically lights on when the tool starts
running
! when LED-light starts flashing, the battery
protection is activated (see below)
• Battery protection
The tool is suddenly being switched off or prevented from