Skil CR5435B-00 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
20V Brushless Compact Circular Saw
Scie circulaire compacte sans balais de 20 V
Sierra circular compacto de 20 V sin escobillas
1-877-SKIL-999 OR www.skil.com
Model/ Modelo/ Modèle: CR5435B-00

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Power Tool Safety Warnings .............................3-5
Safety Instructions for Circular Saws .............................5-6
Symbols ....................................................7-10
Get to Know Your Circular Saw ...................................11
Specications .................................................12
Assembly ..................................................13-14
Adjustments................................................15-16
Operating Instructions .......................................17-20
Maintenance...................................................21
Troubleshooting ...............................................22
Limited Warranty of SKIL Cordless Tools ...........................23
WARNING
• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
– Lead from lead-based paints.
– Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
– Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
– Work in a well-ventilated area.
– Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to
lter out microscopic particles.
– Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap
and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals.

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below 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 a 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 a 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.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, and clothing 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 dust-
related hazards.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent
and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction
of a second.
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 remove the battery pack, if
detachable, 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 and accessories. 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.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Battery tool use and care
Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable
for one type of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and re.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from
one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a re.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or
temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.

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Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specied in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specied range may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
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.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed
by the manufacturer or authorized service providers
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CIRCULAR SAWS
Cutting procedures
DANGER
Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. 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 the workpiece in your hands or across your leg while cutting. 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, when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
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 off-center, 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.
Kickback causes and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed 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 jammed 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 saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
Maintain a rm grip on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback forces. Posi-
tion 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 actions to elimi-
nate the cause of blade binding.

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When restarting a saw in the workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf so that the saw
teeth are not engaged into the material. If a saw blade binds, 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.
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
the 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.
Lower guard function
Check the lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if
the lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower
guard into the open position. If the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard may be
bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle 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 oper-
ating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due
to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
The lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts”
and “compound cuts”. Raise the lower guard by the retracting handle and as soon as
the 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 the 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.

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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 Owner'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 more safely.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
AAmperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
WWatt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Wh Watt-hours Battery capacity
Ah Ampere-hours Battery capacity
øDiameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n0No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
nRated speed Maximum attainable speed
…/min Revolutions or reciprocations per
minute (rpm)
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits, etc. per minute
OOff 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 (AC) Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current (DC) Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current
(AC / DC) Type or a characteristic of current
Class II tool Designates Double Insulated Construction
tools.
Protective earth Grounding terminal
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Read the instructions Alerts user to read manual

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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection
Always operate with two hands Alerts user to always operate with two
hands
Do not use the guard for cut-off
operations
Alerts user not to use the guard for
cut-off operations

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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 component 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.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR CIRCULAR SAW
Brushless Circular Saw
Fig. 1
Upper Guard
Lock-off Button
Handle
Trigger Switch
Foot
Blade Bolt
Lower Guard
Rip Fence
Vacuum Adapter
Blade Wrench &
Storage Area
LED light
Bevel Indicator
Bevel-lock Knob Bevel Bracket
Lower-guard
Lift Lever
Dust Exhaust Port Depth-lock Knob
Depth Bracket
Depth Indicator
Rip-fence
Locking Screw
Depth-of-cut Mark
Spindle Lock
Blade

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SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage 20V d.c.
No-load Speed 6000/min (RPM)
Bevel Capacity 0 – 45°
Blade Diameter 4-1/2" (115mm)
Blade Arbor Hole 3/8" (9.5 mm)
Max. Cutting Depth at 90° (wood) 1-1/2" (39mm)
Max. Cutting Depth at 45° Bevel (wood) 1" (25mm)
Max. Cutting Depth at 90° (ceramic tiles): 1/2'' (12.7mm)
Recommended operating temperature 14 – 104°F (-10 – 40°C)
Recommended storage temperature 32 – 104°F (0 – 40°C)

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ASSEMBLY
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until
the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not
recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modication
is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.
Attaching/Detaching the Battery
Pack (Fig. 2)
WARNING
Detach the battery pack
from the tool before
performing any assembly, adjustments, or
changing accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
To attach the battery pack:
Align the raised ribs on the battery pack with
the grooves on the tool, and then slide the
battery pack onto the tool.
NOTICE: When placing the battery pack on the
tool, be sure that the raised ribs on the battery
pack align with the grooves inside the tool and
that the latch snaps into place properly. Improper attachment of the battery pack can cause
damage to internal components.
To detach the battery pack:
Depress the battery-release button, located on the front of the battery pack, to release the
battery pack. Pull the battery pack out and remove it from the tool.
WARNING
Always switch off the tool before attaching or detaching the battery
pack.
Fig. 2
Attach Battery-release
Button
Detach

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Attaching the Blade (Fig. 3)
WARNING
This tool is intended for cutting wood and ceramic tiles only. Use only
the correct saw blades for wood-cutting or ceramic tile-cutting
operations. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
WARNING
Use only 4-1/2" saw blades rated 6000/min (RPM) or greater. NEVER
use a blade that is so thick that it prevents the outer blade washer
from engaging with the at side of the spindle. Using a blade not designed for the saw may
result in serious personal injury and property damage.
WARNING
Be sure to wear protective work gloves while handling a saw blade.
The blade can injure unprotected hands.
a. Detach the battery pack.
b. Press the spindle lock and turn the blade bolt with included blade wrench until the lock
engages. The spindle is now locked. Continue to depress the spindle lock, turn the blade
wrench clockwise, and remove the blade bolt and the outer washer. Always clean the
spindle, washers, upper guard, and lower guard to remove any dirt and sawdust.
WARNING
Depress the spindle-lock button only when the tool is at a standstill.
c. Make sure that the saw teeth and the arrow on the blade point in the same direction as the
arrow on the lower guard.
d. Retract the lower guard all the way up into the upper guard. While retracting the lower
guard, check the operation and condition of the lower guard system.
e. Slide the blade through the slot in the foot and mount it against the inner washer on the
shaft. Be sure that the clamping surfaces of the inner and outer washers lay ush against
the blade.
WARNING
Make sure that the clamping surfaces of the inner and outer washers
are perfectly clean and face the blade.
f. Reinstall the outer washer. First nger-tighten the blade bolt, then tighten the blade bolt 1/8
turn (45°) with the blade wrench (this ensures slippage of the saw blade when it encounters
excessive resistance, thus reducing motor overload and saw kickback).
NOTICE: Do not use a blade wrench with a longer handle, since it may lead to over tightening
of the blade bolt.
Fig. 3
Spindle lock
Spindle
Blade
Tighten
Loosen
Blade Bolt
Inner Washer
Large diameter faces blade
Outer Washer
Large diameter
faces blade
Blade Wrench

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ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
Detach the battery pack from the tool before performing any
assembly, adjustments, or changing accessories. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Depth-of-Cut Adjustment (Fig. 4a & 4b)
Your tool is equipped with a depth-of-cut lock knob, located beside the motor housing. To set
the depth of cut:
a. Remove the battery pack from the circular saw.
b. Loosen the depth-lock knob (Fig. 4a).
c. Hold the foot of the saw at against the edge of the workpiece and use the handle to raise
or lower the saw. Align the depth indicator on the depth bracket with the desired depth-of-cut
mark on the upper guard and tighten the knob (Fig. 4a).
NOTICE: Check the desired depth. Not more than one tooth length of the blade should
extend below the wood to be cut to minimize splintering of the top side (Fig. 4b).
WARNING
Adjust the cutting depth so that no more than one tooth is visible
below the work piece. Excessive blade exposure below the workpiece
could result in personal injury and/or property damage.
d. Tighten the depth-lock knob.
Fig. 4a
Depth-of-cut Mark
Depth Indicator
Depth Bracket
Depth-lock Knob
Fig. 4b
Not more than one tooth length should
penertrate the wood for minimum
splintering of the top side
Bevel Adjustment (Fig. 5)
a. Remove the battery pack from the circular
saw.
b. Loosen the bevel-lock knob at the front of
the saw. Tilt the saw foot and align the bevel
indicator to the desired angle on the bevel
bracket, and then tighten the bevel-lock
knob. The foot can be adjusted up to 45°.
WARNING
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
rmly on the workpiece.
Fig. 5
Foot
Bevel
Bracket
Bevel-lock
Knob
Bevel
Indicator

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Line Guide (Fig. 6)
For a 0° cut, use the notch on the left in the
foot for guidance. For 45° bevel cuts, use the
notch on the right. The cutting guide notch
will indicate an approximate line of cut. Make
sample cuts in scrap lumber to verify the actual
line of cut. This will be helpful because of the
variety of different blade types and thicknesses
available.
Dust Exhaust Port (Fig. 7)
The dust exhaust port requires the supplied
vacuum adapter for connection to vacuum
cleaner/dust extractor hoses with Ø1-1/4’’
(32mm).
Keep the saw connected to a vacuum cleaner/
dust extractor while using the tool to minimize
the amount of saw dust on and around the
workpiece. The dust extractor or vacuum
cleaner must be suitable for the type of dust
that will be created by sawing the workpiece.
WARNING
Never allow a vacuum
hose to interfere with the
lower guard or cutting operation.
Fig. 6
Foot
0° Cuts
45° Cuts
Fig. 7
Vacuum Adapter
Dust Exhaust Port

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, personal injury, and product damage due to a
short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack, or charger in uid
or allow a uid to ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive uids, such as seawater, certain
industrial chemicals, bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can cause a short circuit.
This cordless circular saw must be used only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:
Battery Pack Charger
2Ah 2Ah 2.5Ah 4Ah 5Ah
SKIL
BY519701
SKIL
BY519702
SKIL
BY519703
SKIL
BY519601
SKIL
BY519603
SKIL
SC535801
SKIL
QC536001
SKIL
QC5359B-02
SKIL
SC5358B-02
NOTICE: Please refer to the battery pack and charger manuals for detailed operating
information.
Trigger Switch and Lock-off
Button (Fig. 8)
To turn the tool “ON”, press and hold the lock-
off button with your thumb, then squeeze the
trigger switch with your nger. Release the
lock-off button and continue to squeeze the
trigger for continued operation.
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.
LED Light (Fig. 9)
Your tool is equipped with an LED light,
located behind the upper guard. This provides
additional light on the saw blade and the
surface of the workpiece for operation in lower
light areas.
The LED light will automatically turn on
when the tool starts running. It will turn off
approximately 10 seconds after the trigger
switch is released.
NOTE: When the tool and/or battery pack
become overloaded or too hot, the internal
sensors will automatically turn the tool off and
the LED light will rapidly ash. Rest the tool
for a while or place the tool and battery packs
separately under air ow for cooling.
The LED light will ash more slowly to indicate that the battery pack charge level is low.
Recharge the battery pack.
Fig. 9
LED Light
Fig. 8
Trigger Switch
Lock-off Button

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Intended Use
This tool is designed to support all wood-cutting and ceramic tile-cutting applications: general
cuts, cross cuts, rip cuts, and plunge cuts. Only use the tool with wood, wood-like materials, or
ceramic tiles.
NOTICE: The tool is not designed for metal or masonry cutting. Dust and chips from those
materials will impact lower guard function.
WARNING
Select the right blade for the material you are going to cut. Do not use
abrasive wheels with circular saws. Abrasive dust may cause lower
guard to not operate properly.
WARNING
The tool is not suitable for wet cutting.
General Cuts
WARNING
Always be sure that neither hand interferes with the free movement of
the lower guard.
WARNING
Do not force the tool, apply light and continuous pressure in order to
avoid overheating the blade tips.
WARNING
After completing a cut and releasing the trigger, 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.
Maintain a rm grip 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.
To resume cutting after cutting is interrupted, press the lock-off button, squeeze the trigger,
and allow the blade to reach full speed, then re-enter the cut slowly, and resume cutting.
When cutting across the grain, the bers of the wood have a tendency to tear and lift.
Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this effect. For a nished cut, a cross cut blade or miter
blade is recommended.
To ensure minimum splintering on the good side of the material to be cut, face the good side
down.

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Plunge Cuts (Fig. 10)
a. Remove the battery pack from the circular
saw.
b. Set the depth adjustment according to the
thickness of the material to be cut.
c. Attach the battery pack.
d. Hold the handle of the saw with one hand,
tilt the saw forward, and rest the front of the
foot plate on the material to be cut. Align
the cutting-guide notch with the line you’ve
drawn. Use the lower-guard lift lever to raise
the lower guard.
e. Position the saw so that the blade is just
clearing the material to be cut. Start the saw
and, once it is fully up to speed, use the front
edge of the foot as a hinge point to gradually lower the back end of the saw.
f. Release the lower-guard lift lever as soon as the blade engages the workpiece.
g. Once the foot of the saw rests at on the surface being cut, proceed cutting in the forward
direction to the end of cut.
WARNING
Allow the blade to come to a complete stop before lifting the saw from
the cut. Also, never pull the saw backward, since the blade will climb
out of the material and KICKBACK will occur.
h. Turn the 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.
Cutting Large Sheets (Fig. 11)
Large sheets and long boards can 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.
Support the panel or board close to the cut.
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 that is supporting it.
The two-by-fours used to raise and support
the work should be positioned so that the wide
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.
Fig. 11
Incorrect
Correct
Fig. 10
Foot
Line Guide Lower-guard Lift Lever

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Rip Cuts (Fig. 12)
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 the included rip
fence.
To attach the rip fence, insert the fence through
the slots in the foot to the desired width as
shown, and secure it with the rip-fence locking
screw using the blade wrench.
WARNING
Ensure that the rip fence
does not interfere with
the free movement of the lower guard and
saw blade. A rip fence contacting the lower
guard or saw blade can cause property damage
and serious personal injury.
Rip Board Guide (Fig. 13)
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. Use the right
side of the foot against the board guide.
WARNING
Ensure that the clamps
do not interfere with the
free movement of the saw.
Fig. 12
Desired Width
of Cut
Rip Fence
Rip Fence
Locking
Screw
Fig. 13
Desired Line
of Cut
Rip Board
Guide