Circular saw 5140/5740
INTRODUCTION
● This tool is intended for lengthways and crossways
cutting of wood with straight cuts as well as angle cuts to
45°; with the appropriate saw blades also non-ferrous
metals, light building materials and plastics can be cut
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1
SAFETY
● Read and save this instruction manual and the
enclosed safety instructions
● Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and
other elements in your workpiece; remove them before
you start cutting
● Always keep the cord away from moving parts of the tool
● When you put away the tool, switch off the motor and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
● Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
● In case of jamming or electrical or mechanical malfunction,
immediately switch off the tool and disconnect the plug
● SKIL can assure flawless functioning of the tool only
when original accessories are used
● Before using accessories always compare the maximum
allowed speed of that specific accessory with the speed
of the tool
● Never use the tool without the original protection guard
system
● This tool should not be used by people under the age of
16 years
● The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A);
wear ear protection
● If the cord is damaged or cut through while working, do
not touch the cord, but immediately disconnect the plug
● Never use tool when cord is damaged; have it replaced
by a qualified person
● Always check that the supply voltage is the same as the
voltage indicated on the nameplate of the tool (tools with
a rating of 230V or 240V can also be connected to a
220V supply)
● This tool is not suitable for wet cutting
● The kerf guide has to be adjusted in case different
diameters of sawblade are used
● Do not use a circular saw blade which is cracked,
deformed or dull
● Do not use a circular saw blade of which the body
thickness is bigger, or the teeth setting is smaller than
the thickness of the kerf guide
● After switching off your circular saw, never stop the rotation
of the saw blade by a lateral force applied against it
● Never clamp or wedge the lower guard in open position;
ensure that it operates freely
● Never use circular saw blades made of high speed steel
(HSS)
● Never use grinding/cutting discs with this tool
● Do not remove the kerf guide
● Keep hands away from the saw blade while the tool
is in use
● Do not cut material containing asbestos
● Do not attempt to cut extremely small workpieces
● Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath
the cutting path before you start cutting
● Do not work overhead with the tool
● Only use a saw table provided with a switch that prevents
restarting of the motor after interruption of voltage
● Always disconnect plug from power source before
making any adjustment or changing any accessory
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 off the cord of this
tool, it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended
USE
● Changing saw blade 3
- open lower guard A by using lever B
- change saw blade with saw teeth and arrow printed
on saw blade pointing in same direction as arrow on
lower guard A
! make sure that clamping surfaces C of flanges are
perfectly clean and face the blade
- tighten blade bolt D with hex key 1/8 turn past finger
tight (ensures slippage of saw blade when it
encounters excessive resistance thus reducing motor
overload and saw kickback)
● Adjusting cutting depth (0-40 mm) 4
- for an optimal quality cut the saw blade should not
extend more than 3 mm below the workpiece
- loosen knob E
- raise/lower foot F until desired cutting depth is set on
scale using indicator G
- tighten knob E
● Adjusting cutting angle (0-45°) 5
- loosen knob H
- tilt tool until desired cutting angle is set on scale using
indicator J
- tighten knob H
! when bevel cutting, cutting depth does not
correspond with value on cutting depth scale
● 90° Cutting angle check 5
- adjust and tighten foot F to maximum cutting depth 4
- adjust and tighten cutting angle to 0°
- check for 90° angle between the blade and bottom of
foot with a square
- if adjustment is needed, tilt and tighten foot to 45° and
bend tab K with an adjustable wrench
● Kerf guide L 6
- protects saw blade from getting jammed in the workpiece
- needs readjustment when min./max. distance is
affected or upon changing of saw blade
Readjusting kerf guide 6
- adjust and tighten foot F to maximum cutting depth 4
- loosen bolt M
- adjust kerfguide L
- tighten bolt M
● Line-of-cut indicator N 7a (5140)
Adjustable saw line visor N 7b (5740)
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