Skil 5080 User manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
AVERTISSEMENT : Afin de réduire les risques de blessure, l’utilisateur doit lire et
comprendre le guide d’utilisation avant d’utiliser cet article. Conservez le présent guide
afin de pouvoir le consulter ultérieurement.
ADVERTENCIA : Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender
el Manual del operador antes de utilizar este producto. Guarde estas instrucciones para
consultarlas en caso sea necesario.
Owner’s Manual
Guide d’utilisation
Manual del propietario
For Customer Service
Pour le service à la clientèle
Servicio al cliente
Circular Saw
Scie Circulaire
Sierra Circular
1-877-SKIL-999 OR www.skil.com
Model/ Modelo/ Modèle: 5080/5180/5185

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Power Tool Safety Warnings .............................3-4
Safety Rules for Circular Saws ..................................4-6
Additional Safety Warnings .....................................6-7
Symbols ....................................................8-11
Functional Description And Specications ........................12
Assembly ..................................................13-14
Operating Instructions .......................................15-20
Maintenance...................................................21
Extension Cords ...............................................22
Accessories ...................................................22
Troubleshooting ...............................................23
Limited Warranty Of Skil Consumer Portable, Hd,
Shd And Mag Heavy Duty Power Tools.............................24

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious
injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical safety
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
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.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and / or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce
dustrelated hazards.
Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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.
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.
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. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
SAFETY RULES FOR CIRCULAR SAWS
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instrucons.
DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second
hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both hands are holding the
saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade
below the workpiece.
Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the
blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a
stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade
binding, or loss of control.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live”
wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an
electric shock.

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When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy
of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor holes.
Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss
of control.
Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were
specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
Inspect the condition and quality of the wood and remove all nails from lumber before
cutting. Wet lumber, green lumber or pressure treated lumber require special attention during
cutting operation to prevent kickback.
Hold the saw rmly to prevent loss of control. Figures in this manual illustrate typical hand
support of the saw.
Depending upon use, the switch may not last the life of the saw. If the switch should fail
in the “OFF” position, the saw may not start. If it should fail while the saw is running,
the saw may not shut off. If either occurs, unplug the saw immediately and do not use until
repaired.
This circular saw should not be mounted to a table and converted to a table saw.
Circular saws are not designed or intended to be used as table saws.
Kickback causes and related
warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,
bound or misaligned saw blade, causing
an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the
workpiece toward the operator.
When the blade is pinched or bound tightly
by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and
the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back
toward the operator.
If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned
in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the
blade can dig into the top surface of the wood
causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and
jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:
Maintain a rm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist
kickback forces. Position your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with
the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards, but kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.
When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger
and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete
stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while
the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective action to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check
that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or
kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels
tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides,
near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.

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Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow
kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making
cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding
blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
The blade washers and the bolt on your saw have been designed to work as a clutch to
reduce the intensity of a kickback. Understand the operation and settings of the VARI-
TORQUE CLUTCH. The proper setting of the clutch, combined with rm handling of the saw
will allow you to control kickback.
Never place your hand behind the saw blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump
backwards over your hand.
Do not use the saw with an excessive depth of cut setting. Too much blade exposure
increases the likelihood of the blade twisting in the kerf and increases the surface area of the
blade available for pinching that leads to kickback.
Lower guard function
Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower
guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into
the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower
guard with the lower guard lift lever and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the
blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly
due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “Plunge Cuts”
and “Compound Cuts”. Raise lower guard by Lower Guard Lift lever and as soon as blade
enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard
should operate automatically.
Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down
on bench or oor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is
released.
Do not run the tool while carrying it at your side. Lower guard may be opened by a
contact with your clothing. Accidental contact with the spinning saw blade could result in
serious personal injury.
Periodically remove the blade, clean the upper, lower guards and the hub area with
kerosene and wipe it dry, or blow it clean with compressed air. Preventive maintenance
and properly operating guard will reduce the probability of an accident.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further
enhance your personal safety.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply. While the tool may appear to
work, the electrical components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard to the
operator.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely control
the power tool.

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Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. When cleaning a tool be careful
not to disassemble any portion of the tool since internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched or safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
Risk of injury to user. The power cord must only be serviced by a Skil Factory Service Center
or Autho rized Skil Service Station.
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals
are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to lter out
microscopic particles.

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SYMBOLS
Safety Symbols
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety
symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and
warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator’s
Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,”
“WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to following all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
The denitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual
and pay attention to these symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment
or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word
“NOTICE”, as in the example below:
NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.
WARNING The operation of any power tools can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use
over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use
eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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SYMBOLS (CONTINUED)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
ØDiameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n0No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
nRated speed Maximum attainable speed
…/min Revolutions or reciprocation
per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc. per minute
0Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1,2,3,…
I,II,III, Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings. Higher
number means greater speed
Innitely variable selector
with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II tool Designates Double Insulated Construction
tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program

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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
Read manual symbol Alerts user to read manual
Wear eye protection symbol Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when operating this product.

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SYMBOLS (CERTIFICATION INFORMATION)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols for certication information may be used on your
tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will
allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.
Symbol Designation/Explanation
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is recognized by Underwriters
Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian
Standards Association.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian
Standards Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican
Standards.

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any as-
sembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Circular Saws
Variable-Speed Trigger Switch
Fig. 1
Upper Guard
Lower Guard
Lift Lever
Safety Switch
Release Button
Power Indicator Light
(Models 5180 And 5185
Only)
Auxiliary Handle
Trigger
Calibrated
Bevel
Quadrant
Bevel
Adjustment
Wing Nut
Lower
Guard Foot
Model number 5080 5180 5185
Maximum Capacities
Blade 7-1/4” 7-1/4” 7-1/4”
Blade arbor hole 5/8” Round 5/8” Round 5/8” Round
Depth of cut at 90° 2-7/16” 2-7/16” 2-7/16”
Depth of cut at 45° 1-15/16” 1-15/16” 1-15/16”
Depth of cut at 51° 1-11/16” 1-11/16” 1-11/16”
NOTE: For tool specications refer to the nameplate on your tool.

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ASSEMBLY
Attaching The Blade
WARNING Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any as-
sembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
WARNING Use only 7 1/4” blade rated 5300/min (RPM) or greater. Using blade not
designed for the saw may result in serious personal injury and property
damage.
1. Press the lock button and turn wrench until lock button en gages. Saw shaft is now locked.
Continue to depress button, turn wrench counter-clockwise and remove BLADE STUD and
OUTER WASHER (Fig. 2).
2. Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the blade point in the same direction as the arrow on
the lower guard.
3. Retract the lower guard all the way up into the upper guard. While retracting the lower
guard, check operation and condition of the LOWER GUARD SPRING.
4. Slide blade through slot in the foot and mount it against the INNER WASHER on the shaft.
Be sure the large diameter of the INNER and OUTER washers lay ush against the blade.
5. Reinstall OUTER WASHER. First tighten BLADE STUD nger tight, then TIGHTEN BLADE
STUD 1/8 TURN (45˚) WITH THE WRENCH PROVIDED.
Do not use wrenches with longer handles, since it may lead to over tightening of the blade
stud.
4
3
2
1
45
0
Fig. 2
Lower Guard Spring Lock Button
Upper Guard
Tighten
Loosen
Blade Stud
Lower Guard
Blade Shaft
Blade
Inner Washer
Large Diam-
eter Faces
Blade
Outer Washer Large
Diameter Faces Blade

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Vari-Torque Clutch
This clutching action is provided by the friction of the OUTER WASHER against the BLADE
and permits the blade shaft to turn when the blade encounters excessive resistance. When the
BLADE STUD is properly tightened (as described in No.5 of Attaching The Blade), the blade
will slip when it encounters excessive resistance, thus reducing saw’s tendency to KICKBACK.
One setting may not be sufcient for cutting all materials. If excessive blade slippage occurs,
tighten the blade stud a fraction of a turn more (less than 1/8 turn). OVERTIGHTENING THE
BLADE STUD NULLIFIES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CLUTCH.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth Adjustment
Disconnect plug from power source. Loosen
the depth adjustment lever located between
the guard and handle of saw. Hold the foot
down with one hand and raise or lower saw by
the handle. Tighten lever at the depth setting
desired. Check desired depth (Fig. 3).
Not more than one tooth length of the blade
should extend below the material to be cut, for
minimum splintering (Fig. 4).
90° Cutting Angle Check
Disconnect plug from power source. Set foot
to maximum depth of cut setting. Loosen bevel
adjustment wing nut, set to 0° on quadrant,
retighten wing nut and check for 90° angle be-
tween the blade and bottom plane of foot with
a square (Fig. 5). If adjustment is necessary, tilt
foot to 45°, tighten bevel adjustment wing nut
and bend “TAB” with an adjustable wrench or
pliers (Fig. 5).
Fig. 3
Depth Scale
Calibrated For
Standard Lumber
Sizes
Depth Adjust-
ment Lever
Blade Wrench
And Storage
Area
Fig. 4 One Tooth Length Should
Penetrate Wood For Minimum
Splintering
90°
Fig. 5
Foot
Blade Bevel Adjustment
Wing Nut
Tab

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Bevel Adjustment
Disconnect plug from power source. The foot
can be adjusted up to 45° by loosening the
bevel adjustment wing nut at the front of the
saw. Align to desired angle on calibrated quad-
rant. Then tighten bevel adjustment wing nut
(Fig. 6).
WARNING Because of the increased
amount of blade engage-
ment in the work and decreased stability of
the foot, blade binding may occur. Keep the
saw steady and the foot rmly on the
workpiece.
Wrench Storage
Wrench storage is provided on the tool (Fig.
3). Wrench is fully seated when second lock
detent is engaged.
CAUTION Wrench needs to be
inserted with the correct
orientation (Fig. 7). Damage to work piece
could occur if inserted incorrectly.
Line Guide
For a straight 90° cut, use right side of notch
in the foot. For 45° bevel cuts, use the left
side (Fig. 8). The cutting guide notch will give
an approximate line of cut. Make sample cuts
in scrap lumber to verify actual line of cut.
This will be helpful because of the number of
different blade types and thicknesses available.
To ensure minimum splintering on the good
side of the material to be cut, face the good
side down.
Fig. 6
Bevel Adjustment
Wing Nut
Quadrant
Fig. 7
Foot
Blade
Wrench
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Fig. 8
45°
Bevel
Cuts
90°
Vertical
Cuts

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Power Indicator Light (Models 5180 & 5185 only)
When you plug your tool into the power source, the power indicator light will go “ON” indicating
the tool is receiving power (Fig. 1).
Safety Switch
The safety switch is designed to prevent accidental starts. To operate safety switch, press
the release button with your thumb on either side of handle to disengage the lock, then pull
the trigger (Fig. 1). When the trigger is released the button will engage the safety switch
automatically, and the trigger will no longer operate. (See SWITCH and GENERAL CUTS.)
Switch
WARNING When starting the tool, hold it with both hands. The torque from the
motor can cause the tool to twist.
To turn tool on, press the safety switch release button with your thumb on either side of handle
to disengage the lock, then pull the trigger (Fig. 1). To turn the tool off, release the trigger
switch, which is spring loaded and will return to the off position automatically.
Your saw should be running at full speed BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off only AFTER
completing the cut. To increase switch life, do not turn switch on and off while cutting.
General Cuts
Always hold the saw handle with one hand and the auxiliary handle or housing with the other.
WARNING Always be sure either hand does not interfere with the free movement
of the lower guard.
Maintain a rm grip and operate the switch with a decisive action. Never force the saw. Use
light and continuous pressure.
WARNING After completing a cut and the trigger has been released, be aware of
the necessary time it takes for the blade to come to a complete stop
during coast down. Do not allow the saw to brush against your leg or side, since the
lower guard is retractable, it could catch on your clothing and expose the blade. Be
aware of the necessary blade exposures that exist in both the upper and lower guard
areas.
When cutting is interrupted, to resume cutting: squeeze the trigger and allow the blade to
reach full speed, re-enter the cut slowly and resume cutting.
When cutting across the grain, the bers of the wood have a tendency to tear and li. Ad-
vancing the saw slowly minimizes this effect. For a nished cut, a cross cut blade or miter
blade is recommended.
Cutting Masonry/Metal
This tool is not designed for use with metal or masonry cut-off wheels.
WARNING Do not use abrasive wheels with circular saws. Abrasive dust may
cause lower guard to fail.

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Plunge Cuts
Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making adjustments. Set depth
adjustment according to material to be cut.
Reconnect the plug to power source.
Hold the main handle of the saw with one
hand, tilt saw forward and rest front of the foot
plate on material to be cut. Line up the cutting
guide notch with the line you’ve drawn. Raise
the lower guard using lower guard lift lever and
hold the front of the foot plate with the other
hand. (Fig. 9).
Position the saw with the blade just clearing
the material to be cut. Start the motor and once
fully up to speed, gradually lower the back end
of saw using the front end of the foot as the hinge point.
WARNING Once the foot plate rests at on the surface being cut, release the
lower guard and move the hand holding the front of the foot plate to
hold the auxiliary handle. Proceed cutting in forward direction to end of cut.
WARNING Allow blade to come to a complete stop before lifting the saw from
cut. Also, never pull the saw backward since blade will climb out of
the material and KICKBACK will occur. Turn saw around and nish the cut in the normal
manner, sawing forward. If corners of your plunge cut are not completely cut through, use a
jigsaw or hand saw to nish the corners.
Fig. 9
Foot
Lower
Guard
Lift
Lever

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Cutting Large Sheets
Large sheets and long boards sag or bend,
depending on support. If you attempt to cut
without leveling and properly supporting the
piece, the blade will tend to bind, causing
KICKBACK and extra load on the motor (Fig.
10).
Support the panel or board close to the cut,
as shown in (Fig. 11). Be sure to set the depth
of the cut so that you cut through the sheet or
board only and not the table or work bench.
The two-by-fours used to raise and support the
work should be positioned so that the broadest
sides support the work and rest on the table or
bench. Do not support the work with the narrow
sides as this is an unsteady arrangement. If
the sheet or board to be cut is too large for a
table or work bench, use the supporting two-
by-fours on the oor and secure.
Rip Cuts
The combination blade provided with your saw
is for both cross cuts and rip cuts. Ripping is
cutting lengthwise with the grain of the wood.
Rip cuts are easy to do with a rip fence (Fig.
12). Rip Fence is available as an accessory (not
included). To attach fence, insert fence through
slots in foot to desired width as shown and
secure with the wing nut (not included).
WARNING Ensure rip fence does not
interfere with the free
movement of the lower guard and saw
blade. Rip fence contacting lower guard or
blade can cause property damage and serious
personal injury.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
WRONG
RIGHT
Fig. 12
Wing Nut
Desired
Width of
Cut
Rip Fence

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Rip Board Guide
When rip cutting large sheets, the rip fence
may not allow the desired width of cut. Clamp
or nail a straight piece of 1” (25 mm) lumber
to the sheet as a guide (Fig. 13). Use the right
side of the foot against the board guide.
WARNING Ensure the clamps do not
interfere with the free
movement of the saw.
Fig. 13
Rip Board
Guide
Desired Line Of
Cut