Skil 5680 manual Cutting MASONRY/METAL, General Cuts, Plunge Cuts, Guide, Line

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To turn tool “ON”, press the release button				since the lower guard is retractable, it
with your thumb on either side of handle to				could catch on your clothing and expose
disengage the lock, then squeeze the trigger				the blade. Be aware of the necessary blade
switch. To turn the tool “OFF”, release the				exposures that exist in both the upper and
trigger switch, which is spring loaded and will				lower guard areas.
return to the off position automatically and lock				When cutting is interrupted, to resume cutting:
the trigger.				squeeze the trigger and allow the blade to
Your saw should be running at full speed				reach full speed, re-enter the cut slowly and
BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off only				resume cutting.
AFTER completing the cut. To increase switch					CUTTING MASONRY/METAL
life, do not turn switch on and off while cutting.				This tool is not recommended for usage with
When cutting across the grain, the fibers of				metal or masonry cut-off wheels.
the wood have a tendency to tear and lift.				!	WARNING	Do not cut metal or
Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this						masonry with this circular
effect. For a finished cut, a cross cut blade or				saw. The dust from metal or masonry cutting
miter blade is recommended.				will cause the lower guard to become sluggish
	GENERAL CUTS			and may not close fully and quickly after
Always hold the saw handle with one hand				cutting these materials.
and the auxiliary handle or housing with the				!	WARNING	Do not cut with abrasive
other.		Always be sure either hand				wheels around flammable
!	WARNING			materials or environments.			Abrasive cutting
		does not interfere with the		may produce sparks that could ignite
free movement of the lower guard.Maintain				flammable materials and cause explosion
a firm grip and operate the switch with a				hazards.		Do not use Wet Diamond
decisive action. Never force the saw. Use light				!	WARNING
and continuous pressure.						cutting off wheel or water
!	WARNING	After completing a cut and		feed devices with this circular saw.
		the	trigger has been	Masonry cutting waste will enter the lower
released, be aware of the necessary time it				guard system, harden and cause the guard to
takes for the blade to come to a complete				become inoperable. Use of water in masonry
stop during coast down. Do not allow the				cutting applications with an electric circular
saw to brush against your leg or side,				saw will cause electric shock hazards.
		PLUNGE CUTS		backward since blade will climb out of the
Disconnect the plug from the power source				material and KICKBACK will occur. Turn saw
before making adjustments. Set depth adjust-				around and finish the cut in the normal manner,
ment according to material to be cut. Tilt saw				sawing forward. If corners of your pocket cut are
forward with cutting guide notch lined up with				not completely cut through, use a jigsaw or
the line you’ve drawn. Raise the lower guard,				hand saw to finish the corners.
using lift lever and hold the saw by the front and
rear handles (Fig. 10).							FIG. 10
With the blade just clearing the material to be
cut, start the motor. Gradually lower the back
end of saw using the front end of the foot as the
hinge point.		As blade starts cutting the
!	WARNING
		material, release the lower		FOOT
guard immediately.			When the foot rests flat on
the surface being cut, proceed cutting in forward
direction to end of cut.
!	WARNING	Allow blade to come to a			LOWER GUARD		GUIDE
		complete stop before lifting			LIFT LEVER		LINE
the saw from cut. Also, never pull the saw

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