Operating Guide
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“READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other basic safety precautions
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Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors
should be kept away from work area.
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Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
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Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work
area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use
tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
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Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels affixed
to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
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Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not op -
er ate tool when you are tired. Do not operate while under
medication or while using alcohol or other drug.
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are
recom mended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
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Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear
plugs during extended periods of operation.
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Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example:
pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
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When not in use, before servicing, when changing blades,
bits, cutters, etc.
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In working order, and in proper adjustment and alignment.
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When not in use, before servicing, when changing blades,
bits, cutters, etc.
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Make sure the switch is in the “OFF” (“O”) position before
plugging in tool.
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Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting
tool is accidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or
near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the tool or
its stand to reach them.
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Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will
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perate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, mounting and any other con di -
tions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that
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s damaged should be properly replaced.
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Contact the nearest Skil Factory Service Center, Authorized
Service Station or other competent repair service.
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Any others may create a hazard.
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It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
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Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-
duty tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not intended — for ex -
ample; don’t use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
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Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your
hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
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Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
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Turn power off. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
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These tools are precision built. Any alteration or modification
not specified is misuse and may result in dangerous con -
ditions.
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Do not operate electric tools in gaseous or explosive at mo -
spheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and may re -
sult in a dangerous condition.
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Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor -
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing ac -
cessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged,
have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect ex -
tension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
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