5885 MA - Scie SKIL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 5885 MA SKIL

M A D E H P M A D E H K NOT STANDARD INCLUDED

• This tool is intended for lengthways and crossways

cutting of wood with straight cuts as well as angle cuts up

to 45°; with the appropriate saw blades also non-ferrous

metals, light building materials and plastics can be cut

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS1

SAFETY GENERALSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS WARNING!Readallsafetywarningsandall

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

may result in electric shock, fire 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.

a) Keepworkareacleanandwelllit. Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

b) 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.

c) Keepchildrenandbystandersawaywhileoperating

apowertool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) 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.

c) Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

d) 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.

e) 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.

f) Ifoperatingapowertoolinadamplocationis

unavoidable,useanearthleakagecircuitbreaker.

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

b) Usepersonalprotectiveequipment.Alwaysweareye

protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used

for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) 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 energising power

tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) 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.

e) Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingandbalance

atalltimes. This enables better control of the power tool

in unexpected situations.

f) Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingor

jewellery.Keepyourhair,clothingandglovesaway

frommovingparts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair

can be caught in moving parts.

g) Ifdevicesareprovidedfortheconnectionofdust

extractionandcollectionfacilities,ensuretheseare

connectedandproperlyused. Use of dust collection

can reduce dust-related hazards.

a) Donotforcethepowertool.Usethecorrectpower

the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b) 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.

c) Disconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/or

thebatterypack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.

d) Storeidlepowertoolsoutofthereachofchildrenand

donotallowpersonsunfamiliarwiththepowertoolor

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f) Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) 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 dierent

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

a) Haveyourpowertoolservicedbyaqualifiedrepair

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.8

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFORCIRCULARSAWS DANGER

Keephandsawayfromcuttingareaandtheblade;

keepyoursecondhandonfronthandle(if both hands

are holding the saw, they can not 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piecebeingcutinyourhandsoracross

yourleg(it is important to support the work properly to

contacthiddenwiringoritsowncord(contact with a

“live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the tool

“live” and shock the operator)

• Whenrippingalwaysusearipfenceorstraight

edgeguide(this improves the accuracy of cut and

reduces the chance for blade binding)

• Alwaysusebladeswithcorrectsizeandshapeof

arborholes(diamondorround)(blades that do not

match the mounting hardware of the saw will run

eccentrically, 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 safety of operation)

• Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound 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 bound 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 towards operator

KICKBACK-OPERATORPREVENTION Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect

operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided

by taking proper precautions as given below

• Maintainafirm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)

• Whenbladeisbinding,orwheninterruptingacut

foranyreason,releasethetriggerandholdthesaw

and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of

• Whenrestartingasawintheworkpiece,centrethesaw

bladeinthekerfandcheckthatsawteetharenot

engagedintothematerial(if saw blade is binding, it may

walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted)

• Supportlargepanelstominimise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

• Donotuseadullordamagedblade(unsharpened or

excessive friction, blade binding and kickback)

• Bladedepthandbeveladjustinglockingleversmustbe

tightandsecurebeforemakingcut(if blade adjustment

shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback)

• Useextracautionwhenmakingaplungecutinto

existingwallsorotherblindareas(the protruding

blade may cut objects that can cause kickback)

• Checklowerguardforproperclosingbeforeeachuse

movefreelyandcloseinstantly

• Neverclamportiethelowerguardintothe

• If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent;

disconnect the plug, raise the lower guard with the

retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does

not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and

• Checktheoperationofthelowerguardspring;ifthe

guardandthespringarenotoperatingproperly,

theymustbeservicedbeforeuse(lower guard may

operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy

deposits, or a build-up of debris)

• Lowerguardshouldberetractedmanuallyonlyfor

soonas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sawdownonbenchorfloor

(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

• This tool should not be used by people under the age of

• This tool is not suitable for wet cutting

• Alwaysdisconnectplugfrompowersourcebefore

makinganyadjustmentorchanginganyaccessory

• Never use the tool when cord is damaged; have it

replaced by a qualied person

• Donotworkmaterialscontainingasbestos

(asbestos is considered carcinogenic)

• Dust from material such as paint containing lead, some

wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful

(contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause allergic

reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or

bystanders); wearadustmaskandworkwithadust

extractiondevicewhenconnectable

• Certain kinds of dust are classied as carcinogenic (such

as oak and beech dust) especially in conjunction with

additives for wood conditioning; wearadustmaskand

workwithadustextractiondevicewhenconnectable9

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

materials you want to work with

• Only use a saw table provided with a switch that prevents

restarting of the motor after interruption of voltage

• Only use a saw table provided with a kerf guide

• SKIL can assure awless functioning of the tool only

when the correct accessories are used which can be

obtained from your SKIL dealer

• 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)

• Never use grinding/cutting discs with this tool

• 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

• Avoid damage that can be caused by screws, nails and

other elements in your workpiece; remove them before

• Remove all obstacles on top of as well as underneath the

cutting path before you start cutting

• Securetheworkpiece (a workpiece clamped with clamping

devices or in a vice is held more securely than by hand)

• Usesuitabledetectorstofindhiddenutilitylinesorcall

thelocalutilitycompanyforassistance (contact with

electric lines can lead to re or electrical shock; damaging a

gas line can result in an explosion; penetrating a water pipe

will cause property damage or an electrical shock)

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

• The noise level when working can exceed 85 dB(A); wear

• Never use the tool without the original protection

• Do not attempt to cut extremely small workpieces

• Do not work overhead with the tool

• In case of jamming or electrical or mechanical malfunction,

immediately switch o 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

• When you put away the tool, switch o the motor and ensure

that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill

• After switching o your circular saw, never stop the rotation

of the saw blade by a lateral force applied against it

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 o the cord of this tool,

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

• Mounting saw blade 3

! disconnecttheplug

- take hex key A from storage B

- push spindle-lock button C and hold it while you

remove blade bolt D with hex key

! pushspindle-lockbuttonConlywhentoolisata

- release spindle-lock button C

- open lower guard F with lever G and hold it while you

mount saw blade with saw teeth and arrow printed on

saw blade pointing in same direction as arrow on

- release lower guard F

! makesurethatclampingsurfacesHofflanges

areperfectlycleanandfacetheblade

- push spindle-lock button C and hold it while you

tighten blade bolt with hex key 1/8 turn past nger tight

(ensures slippage of saw blade when it encounters

excessive resistance thus reducing motor overload

- release spindle-lock button C

• Adjusting cutting depth (0-85 mm) 4

- for an optimal quality cut the saw blade should not

extend more than 3 mm below the workpiece

- raise/lower foot K until desired cutting depth is set on

- tilt tool until desired cutting angle is set on scale using

• 90° Cutting angle check 5

- adjust and tighten foot K to maximum cutting depth 4

- adjust and tighten cutting angle to 0°

- check for a 90° angle between the blade and bottom of

- if adjustment is needed, loosen 2 knobs M and use

adjustment screw P as illustrated

• Line-of-cut indicator Q 7

- for guiding tool along desired line of cut marked on

- for a straight 0° cut or a 45° bevel cut use the indicator

- allows you to choose whether waste material is on

inner or outer side of blade

! thewidepartofthefootshouldrestonthe

supportedpartoftheworkpiece

• Electronic soft-start 8

Ensures reaching the maximum speed smoothly without

a sudden impact when tool is switched on

- connect vacuum cleaner to extension R 9

! neverletthevacuumcleanerhoseinterferewith

thelowerguardorthecuttingoperation

- one may also use a dust bag (SKIL

• Operating the tool 9

- connect plug to power source

- always hold handle S rmly with one hand and handle

T rmly with the other hand

- place tool with front end of foot at on workpiece

! ensurethatthesawteetharenotengagedinto

- switch on tool by rst pressing knob U (= safety switch

which cannot be locked) and then pulling trigger V

! thetoolshouldrunatfullspeedbeforetheblade

entersintotheworkpiece

- lower guard F opens automatically when saw blade

enters the workpiece (open lower guard manually by

using lever G only for special cuts such as plunge cuts)

- do not force the tool; apply light and

! whileworking,alwaysholdthetoolatthe

grey-colouredgriparea(s)

- after completing the cut switch o tool by releasing

! ensurethatthebladehascometoacomplete

• Always face the good side of the workpiece down to

ensure minimum splintering

• When using guide-rail (accessory 2610Z00217), the depth

of cut will be reduced with 9 mm for 90° as well as 45° cuts

• Only use sharp saw blades of the correct type 0

- quality of cut improves by the number of teeth

- carbide tipped blades stay sharp up to 30 times longer

than ordinary blades

- for making exact cuts along a workpiece edge

- can be inserted in either side of foot

- adjust to desired cutting width by using rip fence scale

(use line-of-cut indicator Q as 0-reference)

- set desired cutting depth

- tilt tool forward with line-of-cut indicator Q lined up with

desired line of cut marked on the workpiece

- open lower guard F with lever G

- just before blade enters workpiece, switch on tool and

gradually lower back end of tool using front end of foot

- gradually move tool downward as well as forward

- as soon as blade enters the material, release lever G

! thetoolshouldrunatfullspeedbeforetheblade

entersintotheworkpiece

! neverpulltoolbackwards

• Cutting large panels #

- support panel close to the cut either on oor, table

! setcuttingdepthsothatyoucutthroughpanel

andnotthroughsupport

- in case rip fence does not allow desired width of cut,

clamp or nail straight piece of wood to workpiece as a

guide, and use the right side of the foot against this guide

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE

• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially the

! disconnecttheplugbeforecleaning

• Clean saw blade immediately after use (especially from

• If the tool should fail despite the care taken in

manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be

carried out by an after-sales service centre for SKIL

- send the tool undismantled together with proof of

purchase to your dealer or the nearest SKIL service

station (addresses as well as the service diagram of

the tool are listed on www.skilmasters.com)

• Donotdisposeofelectrictools,accessoriesand

packagingtogetherwithhouseholdwastematerial

(only for EU countries)

- in observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on

waste of electric and electronic equipment and its

implementation in accordance with national law,

electric tools that have reached the end of their life

must be collected separately and returned to an

environmentally compatible recycling facility

- symbol $ will remind you of this when the need for

DECLARATIONOFCONFORMITY

• We declare under our sole responsibility that this product

is in conformity with the following standards or

standardized documents: EN 60745, EN 61000,

EN 55014, in accordance with the provisions of the

directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC

• Technicalfileat: SKIL Europe BV (PT-SEU/PJE),

• Measured in accordance with EN 60745 the sound

pressure level of this tool is 94 dB(A) and the sound

power level 105 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and the

vibration 2.9 m/s² (hand-arm method; uncertainty

• The vibration emission level has been measured in

accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745; it

may be used to compare one tool with another and as a

preliminary assessment of exposure to vibration when

using the tool for the applications mentioned

- using the tool for dierent applications, or with dierent

or poorly maintainted accessories, may signicantly

increase the exposure level11

- the times when the tool is switched o or when it is

running but not actually doing the job, may signicantly

reduce the exposure level

! protectyourselfagainsttheeffectsofvibration

2004/108/CE, 2006/42/CE

2004/108/EF, 2006/42/EF34

2006/95/CE, 2004/108/CE, 2006/42/CE

2006/95/CE, 2004/108/CE, 2006/42/CE

EN 55014, a 2006/95/EK, 2004/108/EK, 2006/42/EK

navodil 2006/95/ES, 2004/108/ES, 2006/42/ES121

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