Skil 3601, Owner'S Manual

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Do not overreach, keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Do not stand on tool or its stand. Serious injury may occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or near the tool such that it is
necessary to stand on the tool or its stand to reach them.
Use safety equipment. Always wear safety goggles. Dust mask, safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses.
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable. It allows for work to shift,
causes binding of the tool and loss of control.
Do not force tool . Use the correct tool for your application . The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. Do not use the tool for purpose not
intended - for example; do not use the flooring saw for slicing meats.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it “ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments or
changing accessories . Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges,
are less likely to bind and easier to control. When mounting saw blades be certain that the
arrow on the blade matches the direction of the arrow marked on the tool and that the teeth
are also pointing in the same direction.
Inspect guards before using a tool. Keep guards in place. Check moving parts for
binding or any other condition that may affect the normal operation or safety features
of the tool. If damaged, have tool serviced before using the tool. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
Do not alter or misuse tool. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in
serious personal injury.
The use of any other accessories not specified in this manual may create a hazard.
Accessories that may be suitable for one type of tool, may become hazardous when used on
an inappropriate tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in misplacing internal wires and
components which could cause serious hazard.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a hazard.
SAFETY RULES FOR FLOORING SAWS
Always disconnect the power cord from the power source before making any
adjustments or attaching any accessories. You may unintentionally start the saw, leading
to serious personal injury.
Flooring saws are intended to cut wood or woodlike products only. Do not use this saw
to cut metals, even with a special blade designed to cut these materials. Do not use this
saw to cut any masonry material, even with abrasive cut-off wheels. Cutting metals or
masonry materials could cause personal injury and tool damage.