During Use; Laser Radiation; After Use - SKIL MASTERS 3855 Manual Del Usuario

• Do not operate the saw if the protective guard does not
move freely and close instantly
• Never clamp or tie the protective guard into the open
position
• Always firmly clamp the workpiece (do not work
with pieces that are too small to clamp)
• Always support the free ends of a long workpiece
• Never allow another person to hold or support the
workpiece while working; use the saw table extension
• Never use the tool without the table insert; replace a
defective or worn table insert
• Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath the
cutting path before you start cutting
• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start working
ACCESSORIES
• Never use grinding/cutting discs with this tool
• SKIL can assure lawless functioning of the tool only
when the correct accessories are used which can be
obtained from your SKIL dealer
• For mounting/using non-SKIL accessories observe the
instructions of the manufacturer concerned
• Use only accessories with an allowable speed matching
at least the highest no-load speed of the tool
• Never use saw blades made of high speed steel (HSS)
• Do not use a saw blade which is cracked, deformed or dull
• Only use saw blades with a hole diameter which its the
tool spindle without play; never use reducors or adaptors
to it large-hole saw blades
• Protect accessories from impact, shock and grease

DURING USE

• Do not force the tool; apply light and continuous pressure
• Keep fingers, hands and arms away from the
rotating saw blade 3
• Push spindle-lock button only when tool is at a standstill
• When slotting, ensure that the saw blade does not get
jammed in the workpiece
• If the saw blade becomes blocked, switch of the tool
immediately and disconnect the plug; only then remove
the wedged workpiece
• In case of jamming or electrical or mechanical
malfunction, immediately switch of the tool and
disconnect the plug
• If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it
replaced by a qualiied person

LASER RADIATION

• Do not look into the laser beam (laser radiation) 4
• Do not point the laser beam at persons or animals
• Do not use any magnifying optical tools (such as
magnifying glasses, telescopes, or binoculars) to view
the laser beam
• Do not operate the tool in the presence of lammable
liquids, gases or dust
• Do not operate the tool with children around
• Do not replace the installed laser with another laser type

AFTER USE

• After switching of the tool, never stop the rotation of the
accessory by a lateral force applied against it
• Only remove cut-ofs or other parts of the workpiece from
the cutting area when all moving parts have come to a
complete standstill
• The saw blade becomes very hot during use; do not
touch it before it has cooled down
WHEN CONNECTING NEW 3-PIN PLUG (U.K. ONLY):
• Do not connect the blue (= neutral) or brown (= live) wire
in the cord of this tool to the earth terminal of the plug
• If for any reason the old plug is cut of the cord of this tool,
it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended
USE
• Transport/working position 6
For releasing the tool (working position)
- press handle B 5 downward with one hand while
pulling out locking pin C with the other hand, rotating it
1/4 turn in either direction and releasing it in that
position
- guide the tool arm slowly upward
- for sawing with slide movement loosen locking knob R
For securing the tool (transport position)
- slide the tool arm to the stop in the direction of fence L
and tighten locking knob R
- press safety lever D 5 while lowering the tool arm with
handle B to the stop
- release safety lever D and hold handle B downward
with one hand while pulling out locking pin C with the
other hand, rotating it 1/4 turn in either direction and
releasing it in that position
- use transport handle E 5 for carrying the tool
• Mounting tool on working surface 7
! for safe handling always mount tool on a flat and
stable working surface (e.g. workbench)
- use 4 mounting holes F for attaching the tool with
suitable screws to the working surface
- you may also clamp the tool to the working surface
with commercially available screw clamps
- for stabilizing the tool the height of support foot G can
be adjusted
• Dust/chip extraction 8
- mount dustbag H/vacuum cleaner as illustrated
- empty dustbag regularly for optimal dust pick-up
performance
! never let the vacuum cleaner hose interfere with
the lower guard or the cutting operation
• Saw table extension 9
- use knobs J1 to fasten extension bars J (on either side
of the tool)
- the length of extension bars J is steplessly adjustable
from minimum to maximum
• Clamping the workpiece 0
! for optimum working safety always firmly clamp
the workpiece with the adjustable clamp supplied
- do not work with workpieces that are too small to
clamp
- for maximal workpiece dimensions use table ! as
reference
For vertical clamping 0a
- fasten assembled clamp into support hole K1 with
knob K2 (on either side of the tool)
- press the workpiece irmly against fence L
- adapt clamp to the workpiece with knob K3
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