Skil Masters 3855, Instructions Manual

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• SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when the correct accessories are used which can be
obtained from your SKIL dealer
• For mounting/using non-SKIL accessories observe the
instructions of the manufacturer concerned
• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching
at least the highest no-load speed of the tool
• Never use saw blades made of high speed steel (HSS)
• Do not use a saw blade which is cracked, deformed or dull
• Only use saw blades with a hole diameter which fits the
tool spindle without play; never use reducors or adaptors
to fit large-hole saw blades
• Protect accessories from impact, shock and grease
DURING USE
• Do not force the tool; apply light and continuous pressure
• Keep fingers, hands and arms away from the
rotating saw blade
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• Push spindle-lock button only when tool is at a standstill
• When slotting, ensure that the saw blade does not get
jammed in the workpiece
• If the saw blade becomes blocked, switch off the tool
immediately and disconnect the plug; only then remove
the wedged workpiece
• In case of jamming or electrical or mechanical
malfunction, immediately switch off the tool and
disconnect the plug
• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
replaced by a qualified person
LASER RADIATION
• Do not look into the laser beam (laser radiation)
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• Do not point the laser beam at persons or animals
• Do not use any magnifying optical tools (such as
magnifying glasses, telescopes, or binoculars)
to view the laser beam
• Do not operate the tool in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust
• Do not operate the tool with children around
• Do not replace the installed laser with another laser type
AFTER USE
• After switching off the tool, never stop the rotation of the
accessory by a lateral force applied against it
• Only remove cut-offs or other parts of the workpiece from
the cutting area when all moving parts have come to a
complete standstill
• The saw blade becomes very hot during use; do not
touch it before it has cooled down
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
• If for any reason the old plug is cut off the cord of this tool,
it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended
USE
• Transport/working position
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For releasing the tool ( working position)
- press handle B
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downward with one hand while pulling
out locking pin C with the other hand, rotating it 1/4 turn
in either direction and releasing it in that position
- guide the tool arm slowly upward
- for sawing with slide movement loosen locking knob R
For securing the tool ( transport position)
- slide the tool arm to the stop in the direction of fence
L and tighten locking knob R
- press safety lever D
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while lowering the tool arm with
handle B to the stop
- release safety lever D and hold handle B downward
with one hand while pulling out locking pin C with the
other hand, rotating it 1/4 turn in either direction and
releasing it in that position
- use transport handle E
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for carrying the tool
• Mounting tool on working surface
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! 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
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- 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
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- 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
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! 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
! for maximum workpiece dimensions use table
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as reference
For vertical clamping
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a
- 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
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b
- 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
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- 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
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- 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