Skil CR5440B-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.
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comprendre le guide d’utilisation avant d’utiliser cet article. Conservez le présent guide
afin de pouvoir le consulter ultérieurement.
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Owner’s Manual
Guide d’utilisation
Manual del propietario
For Customer Service
Pour le service à la clientèle
Servicio al cliente
20V Brushless Circular Saw
Scie circulaire sans balais de 20 V
Sierra circular de 20 V sin escobillas
1-877-SKIL-999 OR www.skil.com
Model/ Modelo/ Modèle: CR5440B-00
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Power Tool Safety Warnings .............................3-4
Additional Safety Instructions for Circular Saws....................5-6
Symbols ....................................................7-10
Get to Know Your Circular Saw ...................................11
Specications .................................................12
Assembly .....................................................13
Operating Instructions .......................................14-20
Maintenance...................................................21
Troubleshooting ...............................................22
Limited Warranty of SKIL CONSUMER 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 specifications
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
flammable 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 adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs and matching
outlets will reduce the 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 inuence 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 that 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 faction
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 specied 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 specically 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 modied. Damaged or modied
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 specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specied range may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualied 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CIRCULAR SAWS
Cutting procedures
DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second
hand on the 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 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, and 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 safe 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 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.
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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.
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 the 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
a 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 that it moves freely and
does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and all 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 the 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 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 follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
The denitions 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 properly damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word
“NOTICE”, as in the example below:
NOTICE: Equipment and/or properly 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 reciprocation 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
Innitely 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 certication 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
20V Brushless Circular Saw
Fig. 1
Lock-Off Button
Hook
Trigger Switch
Auxiliary Handle
45° Bevel Stop
Bevel Scale
Bevel Lock
Lever
Guide Slot
Lower Guard
Hex Key Depth Scale
Wing Nut
Guide Slot Adjustment Knobs
Depth
Lock Lever
Foot
Upper
Guard
Main
Handle
Lower
Guard Lift
Lever
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SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage 20V d.c.
No-load Speed 5300/min (RPM)
Blade Diameter 7-1/4" (184mm)
Blade Arbor 5/8'' (16 mm)
Cutting Depth at 90° 2-5/8" (66mm)
Cutting Depth at 45° 1-13/16" (46mm)
Bevel Range 0°–56°
Recommended Operating Temperature 14 – 104 °F (-10 – 40℃)
Recommended Storage Temperature 32 – 104 °F (0 – 40℃)
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ASSEMBLY
To Attach/Detach Battery Pack
(Fig. 2)
To attach the battery pack:
WARNING Battery tools are always
in operating condition.
Therefore, remove the battery when the tool
is not in use or when carrying it at your
side.
Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the
grooves of the tool, and then slide the battery
pack onto the tool. Make sure that the latch
on the battery pack snaps into place and that
the battery pack is secured to the tool before
beginning operation.
NOTICE: When placing the battery pack on the tool, be sure that the raised rib on the battery
pack aligns with the groove inside the tool and that the latches snap 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.
Attaching the Blade (Fig. 3)
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.
WARNING This tool is for cutting wood only. Use only the correct saw blades for
wood-cutting operations. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
WARNING Use only 7-1/4” saw blades rated 5300/min (RPM) or greater. NEVER
use a blade that is so thick that it prevents the outer blade washer
from engaging with the flat 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 from the tool.
b. Press the spindle lock button and turn the hex key provided until the lock button engages.
The saw shaft is now locked. Continue to depress the spindle-lock button, turn the hex
key counterclockwise, and remove the blade bolt and the outer washer. Always clean the
spindle, 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.
Fig. 2
Attach
Battery-release
Button
Detach
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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 tighten the blade bolt nger tight, then tighten the blade bolt
1/8 turn (45°) with the hex key (this ensures slippage of the saw blade when it encounters
excessive resistance, thus reducing motor overload and saw kickback).
g. Insert the hex key back into its storage area on the circular saw.
Fig. 3
Inner Washer
(Large diameter faces blade)
(Large diameter faces blade)
Outer Washer
Blade Bolt
Blade
Blade Shaft
Hex key
Spindle Lock
Button
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to
a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack, or charger in
fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive uids, such as seawater,
certain industrial chemicals, bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can cause a short
circuit.
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 modication
is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.
WARNING To
prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury,
always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.
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
Tighten
Loosen
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NOTICE: Please refer to the battery and charger manuals for detailed operating information.
Trigger Switch and Lock-off
Button (Fig. 4)
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.
Depth Adjustment (Fig. 5a)
Your tool is equipped with a depth lock lever,
located beside the main handle.
a. Detach the battery pack from the tool.
b. Loosen the depth lock lever.
c. Hold the foot of the saw at against the edge
of the workpiece and then raise or lower the
saw until the indicator mark on the depth
scale aligns with the desired depth mark.
d. Securely tighten the depth lock lever at the
desired depth.
NOTICE: Check the depth setting. Not more
than one tooth length of the blade should
extend below the material to be cut (Fig. 5b).
Fig. 4
Trigger
Switch
Lock-off
Button
Fig. 5a
Depth Lock Lever
Indicator Mark
Fig. 5b Not more than one tooth length
should penetrate the wood for
minimum splintering of the top side
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Bevel Adjustment (Fig. 6)
Your tool is equipped with a bevel lock lever for adjusting the cutting angle.
a. Detach the battery pack from the tool.
b. Loosen the bevel lock lever by rotating it counterclockwise.
c. Tilt the foot until the bevel indicator mark reaches the desired setting on the bevel scale.
NOTE: The 45°bevel stop offers a quick setting of 45°bevel angle.
d. To set a bevel angle larger than 45°, rotate the 45°bevel stop to take it out from the bevel
adjustment slot.
e. Securely tighten the bevel lock lever by rotating it clockwise.
WARNING Attempting to make bevel cuts without the bevel lock lever securely
tightened can result in serious injury.
WARNING Because of the increased amount of blade engagement in the work
and decreased stability of the foot, blade binding may occur during a
bevel cut. Keep the saw steady and the foot firmly on the workpiece.
NOTE: When bevel cutting, the depth of cut will not correspond with value on the depth
scale.
NOTE: Since the blade thicknesses vary and different angles require different settings, always
make a trial cut in scrap material along a guideline to determine how much you should offset
the guideline on the workpiece to be cut.
Fig. 6
Bevel Lock Lever
Indicator Mark
Bevel Adjustment Slot
45° Bevel Stop
Line Guide (Fig. 7)
There are two cutting guide notches on the
foot.
The cutting guide notches will indicate an
approximate line of cut. Use the 0°notch on the
right as a visual guide for a straight 90°cut. For
a 45°bevel cut, use the 45°notch on the left
(Fig. 6). Make sample cuts in scrap lumber to
verify the actual line of cut. This will be helpful
as blade types and thicknesses vary.
To ensure minimum splintering on the good
side of the material to be cut, face the good
side down.
Fig. 7
0° notch
45° notch
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LED Light (Fig. 8)
Your tool is equipped with an LED light located
under the auxiliary handle. 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 with a
slight squeeze of the trigger switch before the
tool starts running. It will turn off approximately
10 seconds after the trigger switch is released.
The LED light will rapidly ash when the tool
and/or battery pack becomes overloaded or too
hot and the internal sensors will turn the tool
off. Rest the tool for a while or place the tool
and battery pack separately under air ow for
cooling.
The LED light will ash more slowly to indicate that the battery pack is at low-battery capacity.
Recharge the battery pack.
Vacuum Hose Port (Fig. 9)
Your saw is shipped with a vacuum hose port
and an M4 Phillips head screw to attach the
hose port to the saw. The hose port accepts
vacuum/dust extractor hoses with
Ø1-1/4” (32mm).
a. Remove the battery pack.
b. Attach the vacuum hose port to the saw
using the M4 Phillips head screw provided.
c. Attach a suitable vacuum extractor hose or
use an adapter, if necessary.
d. Disconnect the vacuum hose when nished
cutting.
WARNING Never allow a vacuum/
dust extractor hose to interfere with the lower guard or cutting
operation.
Fig. 8
LED Light
Fig. 9
Vacuum
Hose Port
Ø1-1/4"
(32mm)
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Intended Use
This tool is designed to support all wood-cutting applications: general cuts, cross cuts, rip cuts,
and plunge cuts. Only use the tool to cut wood or wood-like materials.
NOTICE: The tool is not designed for metal or masonry cutting. Dust and chips from
those materials will impact lower guard function.
WARNING Do not use abrasive wheels with circular saws. Abrasive dust may
cause lower guard to not operate properly.
General Cuts
WARNING Always be sure that neither hand interferes with the free movement of
the lower guard.
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.
Always hold the saw by the main handle with one hand and the auxiliary handle with the other.
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.
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.
Cross Cuts/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. 10). SKIL Rip fence # 13896 is available
as an accessory (not included). To attach a
fence, insert it through slots in foot to desired
width as shown and secure with the wing nut.
When making a cross-cut or a rip cut, align
the guideline with the 0˚ indicator notch on the
foot. The distance from the saw blade to the
saw base is approximately 4-13/32" (112 mm)
on the left side of the saw and 1-1/2" (38 mm)
on the right.
Blade thicknesses vary, so you should always make a trial cut in scrap material along a
guideline to determine how much the guideline must be offset from the guide to produce an
accurate cut.
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
Rip
Frence Desired
Width of Cut
Wing
Nut
19
Rip Board Guide (Fig.11)
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 left side of the
foot against the board guide.
WARNING Ensure that the clamps
do not interfere with the
free movement of the saw.
Plunge Cutting (Fig.12)
WARNING Always adjust the bevel
setting to zero before
making a plunge cut. Attempting a plunge
cut at any other setting can result in a loss
of control of the saw, which can result in
serious injury.
a. Remove the battery pack from the circular
saw.
b. Set the depth according to the thickness of
the material to be cut.
c. Attach the battery pack.
d. Hold the main handle of the saw with one
hand, tilt the saw forward, and rest the front
of the foot on the material to be cut. Align the
cutting guide notch with the line you have drawn.
e. Use the lower guard lift lever to raise the lower guard until you are able to grasp and hold the
auxiliary handle with the other hand.
f. Position the saw with the blade just above the material to be cut. Start the motor and once
the blade is fully up to speed, gradually lower the back end of saw using the front end of the
foot as the hinge point.
g. Release the lower-guard lift lever as soon as the blade engages the workpiece.
h. Once the foot plate rests at on the surface being cut, proceed cutting in the forward
direction to the 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.
i. 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. 11
Desired Line of Cut
Rip
Board
Guide
Fig. 12
Lower Guard Lift Lever Foot
20
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. 13a).
Support the panel or board close to the cut, as
shown in (Fig. 13b). Be sure to set the depth of
the cut so that you only cut through the sheet
or board, 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.
Fig. 13a
Incorrect
Fig. 13b
Correct
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