Skil 5587 Assembly instructions

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..9@8;4*;.*,5.*7*7-@.5552=Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
8 78= 89.;*=. 98@.; =885< 27 .A958<2?.
*=68<91.;.< <>,1 *< 27 =1. 9;.<.7,. 8/
/5*66*+5. 52:>2-< 0*<.< 8; -><= Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
..9 ,125-;.7 *7- +B<=*7-.;< *@*B @125.
89.;*=270 * 98@.; =885 Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
5.,=;2,*5<*/.=B
8@.; =885 95>0< 6><= 6*=,1 =1. 8>=5.=
.?.;68-2/B=1.95>027*7B@*B878=
><. *7B *-*9=.; 95>0< @2=1 .*;=1.-
0;8>7-.- 98@.; =885< Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
?82-+8-B,87=*,=@2=1.*;=1.-8;0;8>7-.-
<>;/*,.< <>,1 *< 929.< ;*-2*=8;< ;*70.<
*7-;./;20.;*=8;<There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
8 78= .A98<. 98@.; =885< =8 ;*27 8; @.=
,87-2=287< Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
878=*+><.=1.,8;-.?.;><.=1.,8;-
/8;,*;;B2709>552708;>795>00270=1.98@.;
=885..9,8;-*@*B/;861.*=825<1*;9
.-0.<8;68?2709*;=<Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
&1.789.;*=270*98@.;=8858>=-88;<
><.*7.A=.7<287,8;-<>2=*+5./8;8>=-88;
><. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
/89.;*=270*98@.;=88527*-*6958,*=287
2<>7*?82-*+5.><.*;8>7-*>5=2;,>2=
7=.;;>9=.;9;8=.,=.-<>995BUse of
an GFC reduces the risk of electric shock.
.;<87*5<*/.=B
"=*B *5.;= @*=,1 @1*= B8> *;. -8270 *7-
><. ,86687 <.7<. @1.7 89.;*=270 *
98@.;=885878=><.*98@.;=885@125.
B8>*;.=2;.-8;>7-.;=1.27/5>.7,.8/-;>0<
*5,81858;6.-2,*=287A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
$<.9.;<87*59;8=.,=2?..:>296.7=5@*B<
@.*; .B. 9;8=.,=287 Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
;.?.7=>727=.7=287*5<=*;=2707<>;.=1.
<@2=,1 2< 27 =1. 8//98<2=287 +./8;.
,877.,=270=898@.;<8>;,.*7-8;+*==.;B
9*,4 92,4270>9 8; ,*;;B270 =1. =885
Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
!.68?.*7B*-3><=2704.B8;@;.7,1+./8;.
=>;7270 =1. 98@.; =885 87 A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
878=8?.;;.*,1..99;89.;/88=270*7-
+*5*7,. *= *55 =26.< This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
;.<<9;89.;5B878=@.*;588<.,58=1270
8; 3.@.5;B ..9 B8>; 1*2; ,58=1270 *7-
058?.< *@*B /;86 68?270 9*;=< Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
/-.?2,.<*;.9;8?2-.-/8;=1.,877.,=287
8/-><=.A=;*,=287*7-,855.,=287/*,252=2.<
.7<>;. =1.<. *;. ,877.,=.- *7- 9;89.;5B
><.-Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
8@.;=885><.*7-,*;.
8 78= /8;,. =1. 98@.; =885 $<. =1.
,8;;.,=98@.; =885/8;B8>;*9952,*=287The
correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
878=><.=1.98@.;=8852/=1.<@2=,1-8.<
78= =>;7 2= 87 *7- 8// Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
!.*-*55<*/.=B@*;7270<*7-*5527<=;>,=287<Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
"%&!""#!$#"!$#$!!!
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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2<,877.,==1.95>0/;86=1.98@.;<8>;,.
*7-8;=1.+*==.;B9*,4/;86=1.98@.;=885
+./8;. 6*4270 *7B *-3><=6.7=< ,1*70270
*,,.<<8;2.< 8; <=8;270 98@.; =885< Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
"=8;. 2-5. 98@.; =885< 8>= 8/ =1. ;.*,1 8/
,125-;.7*7--878=*558@9.;<87<>7/*6252*;
@2=1=1.98@.;=8858;=1.<.27<=;>,=287<=8
89.;*=. =1. 98@.; =885 Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
*27=*2798@.;=885<1.,4/8;62<*52076.7=
8; +27-270 8/ 68?270 9*;=< +;.*4*0. 8/
9*;=< *7- *7B 8=1.; ,87-2=287 =1*= 6*B
*//.,==1.98@.;=885G<89.;*=287/-*6*0.-
1*?. =1. 98@.; =885 ;.9*2;.- +./8;. ><.
Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
..9,>==270=885<<1*;9*7-,5.*7Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
$<. =1. 98@.; =885 *,,.<<8;2.< *7- =885
+2=<.=,27*,,8;-*7,.@2=1=1.<.27<=;>,=287<
=*427027=8*,,8>7==1.@8;4270,87-2=287<
*7- =1. @8;4 =8 +. 9.;/8;6.- Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
".;?2,.
*?.B8>;98@.;=885<.;?2,.-+B*:>*52/2.-
;.9*2; 9.;<87 ><270 875B 2-.7=2,*5
;.95*,.6.7= 9*;=< This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
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"*/.=B!>5.</8;2;,>5*;"*@<
!.*-*55<*/.=B@*;7270<*7-*5527<=;>,=287<
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..9 1*7-< *@*B /;86
,>==270 *;.* *7- =1. +5*-.
..9B8>;<.,87-1*7-87*>A252*;B1*7-5.
8;68=8;18><270 f both hands are holding
the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
8 78= ;.*,1 >7-.;7.*=1 =1. @8;492.,.
The guard cannot protect you from the blade
below the workpiece.
-3><==1.,>==270-.9=1=8=1.=12,47.<<8/
=1. @8;492.,. Less than a full tooth of the
blade teeth should be visible below the
workpiece.
.?.; 185- 92.,. +.270 ,>= 27 B8>; 1*7-<
8;*,;8<<B8>;5.0 ".,>;.=1.@8;492.,.=8
* <=*+5. 95*=/8;6 t is important to support
the work properly to minimize body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.
85-=1.98@.;=885+B 27<>5*=.-0;299270
<>;/*,.< 875B @1.7 9.;/8;6270 *7
89.;*=287 @1.;. =1. ,>==270 =885 6*B
,87=*,=12--.7@2;2708;2=<8@7,8;-
Contact with a "live" wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and
could give the operator an electric shock.
&1.7 ;299270 *5@*B< ><. * ;29 /.7,. 8;
<=;*201= .-0. 0>2-. This improves the
accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of
blade binding.
5@*B< ><. +5*-.< @2=1 ,8;;.,= <2C. *7-
<1*9. -2*687- ?.;<>< ;8>7- 8/ *;+8;
185.<Blades that do not match the mounting
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control.
.?.; ><. -*6*0.- 8; 27,8;;.,= +5*-.
@*<1.;<8;+85= The blade washers and bolt
were specially designed for your saw, for
optimum performance and safety of operation.
7<9.,= =1. ,87-2=287 *7- :>*52=B 8/ =1.
@88- *7- ;.68?. *55 7*25< /;86 5>6+.;
+./8;.,>==270Wet lumber, green lumber or
pressure treated lumber require special
attention during cutting operation to prevent
kickback.
85- =1. <*@ /2;65B =8 9;.?.7= 58<< 8/
,87=;85Figures in this manual illustrate
typical hand support of the saw.
.9.7-270 >987 ><. =1. <@2=,1 6*B 78=
5*<==1.52/.8/=1.<*@/=1.<@2=,1<18>5-
/*2527=1.EF98<2=287=1.<*@6*B78=
<=*;= / 2= <18>5- /*25 @125. =1. <*@ 2<
;>77270=1.<*@6*B78=<1>=8// f either
occurs, unplug the saw immediately and do
not use until repaired.
#12<,2;,>5*;<*@<18>5-78=+.68>7=.-=8
* =*+5. *7- ,87?.;=.- =8 * =*+5. <*@
Circular saws are not designed or intended to
be used as table saws.
DANGER
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@*;7270<
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.
f 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:
*27=*27*/2;60;29@2=1+8=11*7-<87=1.
<*@ *7- 98<2=287 B8>; *;6< =8 ;.<2<=
42,4+*,4 /8;,.<  8<2=287 B8>; +8-B =8
.2=1.;<2-.8/=1.+5*-.+>=78=27527.@2=1
=1. +5*-. Kickback could cause the saw to
jump backwards, but kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken.
&1.7+5*-.2<+27-2708;@1.727=.;;>9=270
*,>=/8;*7B;.*<87;.5.*<.=1.=;200.;*7-
185- =1. <*@ 68=2875.<< 27 =1. 6*=.;2*5
>7=25 =1. +5*-. ,86.< =8 * ,8695.=. <=89
.?.;*==.69==8;.68?.=1.<*@/;86=1.
@8;4 8; 9>55 =1. <*@ +*,4@*;- @125. =1.
+5*-.2<2768=2878;42,4+*,46*B8,,>;
nvestigate and take corrective action to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
&1.7 ;.<=*;=270 * <*@ 27 =1. @8;492.,.
,.7=.;=1.<*@+5*-.27=1.4.;/*7-,1.,4
=1*=<*@=..=1*;.78=.70*0.-27=8=1.
6*=.;2*5 f saw blade is binding, it may walk
up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw
is restarted.
">998;=5*;0.9*7.5<=8627262C.=1.;2<48/
+5*-. 927,1270 *7- 42,4+*,4 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.
8 78= ><. ->55 8; -*6*0.- +5*-.<
Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction,
blade binding and kickback.
5*-. -.9=1 *7- +.?.5 *-3><=270 58,4270
5.?.;< 6><= +. =201= *7- <.,>;. +./8;.
6*4270 ,>= f blade adjustment shifts while
cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
$<. .A=;* ,*>=287 @1.7 <*@270 27=8
.A2<=270 @*55< 8; 8=1.; +527- *;.*< The
protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
#1. +5*-. @*<1.;< *7- =1. +85= 87 B8>;
<*@ 1*?. +..7 -.<207.- =8 @8;4 *< *
,5>=,1=8;.->,.=1.27=.7<2=B8/*42,4+*,4
$7-.;<=*7- =1. 89.;*=287 *7- <.==270< 8/
=1. %!#! $ $# The proper
setting of the clutch, combined with firm
handling of the saw will allow you to control
kickback.
.?.; 95*,. B8>; 1*7- +.127- =1. <*@
+5*-.Kickback could cause the saw to jump
backwards over your hand.
8 78= ><. =1. <*@ @2=1 *7 .A,.<<2?.
-.9=1 8/ ,>= <.==270 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.
8@.;0>*;-/>7,=287
1.,458@.;0>*;-/8;9;89.;,58<270
+./8;..*,1><.878=89.;*=.=1.<*@2/
58@.; 0>*;- -8.< 78= 68?. /;..5B *7-
,58<. 27<=*7=5B .?.; ,5*69 8; =2. =1.
58@.;0>*;-27=8=1.89.798<2=287 f 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.
1.,4=1.89.;*=2878/=1.58@.; 0>*;-
<9;270/=1.0>*;-*7-=1.<9;270*;.78=
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89.;*=270 9;89.;5B =1.B 6><= +. <.;?2,.-
+./8;. ><. Lower guard may operate
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a build-up of debris.
8@.;0>*;-<18>5-+.;.=;*,=.-6*7>*55B
875B/8;<9.,2*5,>=<<>,1*<E5>70.>=<F
*7-E8698>7->=<F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.
5@*B< 8+<.;?. =1*= =1. 58@.; 0>*;- 2<
,8?.;270 =1. +5*-. +./8;. 95*,270 <*@
-8@787+.7,18;/588; 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.
878=;>7=1.=885@125.,*;;B2702=*=B8>;
<2-. 8@.; 0>*;- 6*B +. 89.7.- +B *
,87=*,= @2=1 B8>; ,58=1270 Accidental
contact with the spinning saw blade could
result in serious personal injury.
.;28-2,*55B ;.68?. =1. +5*-. ,5.*7 =1.
>99.;58@.;0>*;-<*7-=1.1>+*;.*@2=1
4.;8<.7.*7-@29.2=-;B8;+58@2=,5.*7
@2=1,869;.<<.-*2;Preventive maintenance
and properly operating guard will reduce the
probability of an accident.
--2=287*5"*/.=B&*;7270<
GFC and personal protection devices like
electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
8 78= ><.  875B ;*=.- =885< @2=1 * 
98@.; <>995B 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.
..9 1*7-5.< -;B ,5.*7 *7- /;.. /;86 825
*7- 0;.*<. Slippery hands cannot safely
control the power tool.
$<.,5*69<8;8=1.;9;*,=2,*5@*B=8<.,>;.
*7-<>998;==1.@8;492.,.=8*<=*+5.
95*=/8;6Holding the work by hand or against
your body is unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
.?.589* 9.;28-2,6*27=.7*7,.<,1.->5.
/8;B8>;=885&1.7,5.*7270 * =885+.
,*;./>578==8 -2<*<<.6+5.*7B98;=2878/
=1. =885 <27,. 27=.;7*5 @2;.< 6*B +.
62<95*,.-8;927,1.-8;<*/.=B0>*;-;.=>;7
<9;270< 6*B +. 269;89.;5B 68>7=.-
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.
"86.-><=,;.*=.-+B98@.;
<*7-270 <*@270 0;27-270
-;255270 *7- 8=1.; ,87<=;>,=287 *,=2?2=2.<
,87=*27<,1.62,*5<478@7=8,*><.,*7,.;
+2;=1 -./.,=< 8; 8=1.; ;.9;8->,=2?. 1*;6
"86..A*695.<8/=1.<.,1.62,*5<*;.
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated 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 filter out microscopic particles.
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!## 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.
"B6+85 *6. .<207*=287A95*7*=287
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
Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n0No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
n Rated speed Maximum attainable speed
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
per minute orbits etc. per minute
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.
, , , Higher number means greater speed
nfinitely 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 construction Designates Double nsulated
Construction tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
Read manual symbol Alerts user to read manual
Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection
"B6+85<
0
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This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.
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 complies to NOM Mexican Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the ntertek Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.
"B6+85<,87=27>.-
!## 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.
This symbol designates that this component is recognized by Underwriters
Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories,
to United States and Canadian Standards.
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>7,=287*5.<,;29=287*7-"9.,2/2,*=287<
2<,877.,= =1. 95>0 /;86 =1. 98@.; <8>;,. +./8;. 6*4270 *7B
*<<.6+5B*-3><=6.7=<8;,1*70270*,,.<<8;2.<. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
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FIG. 1
LO ER GUARD FOOT
LO ER GUARD
LIFT LEVER
BLADE RENCH
& STORAGE
AREA
AUXILIARY
HANDLE
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
BEVEL
TAB
UPPER
GUARD
2;,>5*;"*@
8-.57>6+.; HD5687, HD5687M, 5587
*A26>6*9*,2=2.<
Blade 7-1/4"
Blade arbor hole 5/8" Round
Depth of cut at 90° 2-7/16"
Depth of cut at 45° 1-7/8"
Depth of cut at 51° 1-11/16"
# For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.
# Guards and handles may vary from depiction.
LOCK
BUTTON
(HD5687,
HD5687M)
TRIGGER
S ITCH
GRADUATED
QUADRANT
MAIN
HANDLE
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<<.6+5B
###
2<,877.,= =1. 95>0 /;86
=1. 98@.; <8>;,. +./8;.
6*4 270 *7 B *<<.6 +5B * -3><= 6.7=<  8;
,1*70270 *,,.<<8;2.<. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.
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).
    Turn BLADE STUD with wrench provided
counter-clockwise and remove BLADE STUD
and OUTER WASHER. f the shaft moves while
attempting to loosen the blade stud, strike the
wrench counter-clockwise to jar BLADE STUD
loose (Fig. 2).
2. 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 SPR NG.
3. Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the
blade point in the same direction as the arrow on
the lower guard.
4. Slide blade through slot in the foot and mount it
against the NNER WASHER on the shaft. Be
sure the large diameter of the NNER and
OUTER washers lay flush against the blade.
5. Reinstall OUTER WASHER. First tighten
BLADE STUD finger tight, then T GHTEN
BLADE STUD 1/8 TURN (45˚) W TH THE
WRENCH PROV DED (
To lock shaft
hold the saw securely by the upper guard with
blade teeth imbedded in scrap wood).
Do not use wrenches with longer handles,
since it may lead to over tightening of the blade
stud.
%!#! $$#
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 ex cessive resistance, thus
reducing saw’s tendency to K CKBACK.
One setting may not be sufficient for cutting all
materials. f ex cessive blade slippage occurs,
tighten the blade stud a fraction of a turn more
(less than 1/8 turn). OVERT GHTEN NG THE
BLADE STUD NULL F ES THE EFFECT VE-
NESS OF THE CLUTCH.
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FIG. 2
Tighten
Loosen
BLADE
STUD
LO ER GUARD
SPRING
OUTER ASHER
Large Diameter
Faces Blade
INNER ASHER
Large Diameter
Faces Blade
BLADE
LO ER GUARD
BLADE SHAFT
UPPER
GUARD
LOCK BUTTON
(HD5687, HD5687M)
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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).
D$##
Disconnect plug from power source. Set foot to
maximum depth of cut setting. Loosen bevel
adjustment lever, set to 0° on quadrant,
retighten lever and check for 90° angle between
the blade and bottom plane of foot with a square
(Fig. 5). f adjustment is necessary, tilt foot to
51°, tighten bevel adjustment lever and bend
"TAB" with an adjustable wrench or pliers
(Fig. 6).
%$"##
Disconnect plug from power source. The foot
can be adjusted up to 45° by loosening the
bevel adjustment lever at the front of the saw.
Align to desired angle on the graduated
quadrant. To adjust beyond 45°, pull bevel tab
and lever out; continue bevel adjustment up to
51°. Then tighten bevel adjustment lever (Fig 7).
Because of the increased amount of blade
engagement in the work and decreased
stability of the foot, blade binding may occur.
Keep the saw steady and the foot firmly on the
workpiece.
#$"##
9.;*=2707<=;>,=287<
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
FIG. 6
FIG. 5
FIG. 7
ONE TOOTH LENGTH SHOULD
PENETRATE OOD FOR
MINIMUM SPLINTERING
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
DEPTH SCALE
Calibrated For Standard
Lumber Sizes
BLADE RENCH &
STORAGE AREA
TAB
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
BEVEL ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
GRADUATED QUADRANT
BLADE 90°
FOOT
BEVEL TAB
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