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USER MANUAL 1131 AA SKIL

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Dual bevel compound mitre saw 1131

• This tool is intended as a stationary machine for

performing lengthways and crossways straight cuts in

wood or similar materials; also possible are horizontal

mitre angles of 45° (left side) to 45° (right side) as well as

vertical bevel angles of 45° (left side) to 45° (right side)

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Read and save this instruction manual 2

B Locking pin for transport

H Clamp for mounting workpiece

P1 Screw for adjusting 90° blade alignment

P2 Screw for adjusting bevel angle (left)

P3 Screw for adjusting bevel angle (right)

P4 Screw for adjusting bevel angle indicator

J1 Locking screw for fence extension

J2 Hex screws for adjusting fence (4x)

L1 Screw for adjusting mitre angle indicator

R1 Cover plate screw

H1 Clamp support hole

H2 Knob for fastening clamp

H3 Knob for adjusting clamp

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)

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.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

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

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

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

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not

use a power tool while you are tired or under the

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

of inattention while 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

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

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.18

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

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

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do

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

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 these instructions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

before use. Many 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

person using only identical replacement parts. This

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

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPOUND MITRE SAWS GENERAL

• Only use the tool for cutting wood

• Always saw a single workpiece (workpieces placed

one on the other or next to each other cannot be properly

clamped which may result in saw blade binding or

workpiece slipping during sawing)

• Inrush currents cause short-time voltage drops; under

unfavourable power supply conditions, other equipment

may be aected (if the system impedance of the power

supply is lower than 0,295 + j0,184 Ohm, disturbances

are unlikely to occur); if you need further clarication, you

may contact your local power supply authority

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

making any adjustment or changing any accessory

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

• This tool is not suitable for wet cutting

• When used outdoors, connect the tool via a fault current

(FI) circuit breaker with a triggering current of 30 mA

maximum, and only use an extension cord which is

intended for outdoor use and equipped with a

splashproof coupling-socket

• 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

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

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

• Always mount the tool on a at and stable working

surface (e.g. workbench)

• Wear protective glasses, hearing protection, and

• 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

• Follow the dust-related national requirements for the

materials you want to work with

• Do not work materials containing asbestos (asbestos

is considered carcinogenic)

• Never use the tool without the original protection guard

• Check the protective guard for proper closing before

• 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

• 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

• Never use grinding/cutting discs with this tool

• SKIL can assure awless 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 concerned19

• 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

• Only use saw blades with a hole diameter which ts the

tool spindle without play; never use reducors or adaptors

to t large-hole saw blades

• Protect accessories from impact, shock and grease

• Do not force the tool; apply light and continuous pressure

• Keepfingers,handsandarmsawayfromthe

• Push spindle-lock button only when tool is at a standstill

• If the saw blade becomes blocked, switch o the tool

immediately and disconnect the plug; only then remove

the wedged workpiece

• In case of jamming or electrical or mechanical

malfunction, immediately switch o the tool and

• 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 qualied person

• After switching o the tool, never stop the rotation of the

accessory by a lateral force applied against it

• Only remove cut-os or other parts of the workpiece from

the cutting area when all moving parts have come to a

• 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 o the cord of this tool,

it must be disposed of safely and not left unattended

• Transport/working position 4

For releasing the tool (working position)

- press handle A 3 downward with one hand to prevent

tool arm from swinging upward unexpectedly

- pull out locking pin B with the other hand, rotate it 1/4

turn in either direction and release it in that position

- guide the tool arm slowly upward

For securing the tool (transport position)

- press safety lever C 3 while lowering the tool arm with

handle A to the stop

- release safety lever C and press handle A downward

with one hand to prevent tool arm from swinging

- pull out locking pin B with the other hand, rotate it 1/4

turn in either direction and release it in that position

- use transport handle D 3 for carrying the tool

• Mounting support bar 5

- mount support bar E as illustrated with screw supplied

• Mounting tool on working surface 6

! 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

• Dust/chip extraction 7

- mount dustbag G as illustrated

- empty dustbag regularly for optimal dust pick-up

! never let the vacuum cleaner hose interfere with

the lower guard or the cutting operation

• Clamping the workpiece 8

! for optimum working safety always firmly clamp

the workpiece with the adjustable clamp supplied

- assemble clamp H as illustrated

- fasten assembled clamp into support hole H1 with

knob H2 (on either side of the tool)

- press the workpiece rmly against fence J

- adapt clamp to the workpiece with knob H3

- rmly clamp the workpiece by turning down knob H4

- do not work with workpieces that are too small to

clamp (minimal workpiece dimensions: 140 x 30 mm

- for maximal workpiece dimensions use table 9 as

• Setting mitre angles 0

! disconnect the plug

- loosen locking screw K

- hold switch handle A rmly and rotate tool as well as

saw table to the left or right

- set the desired mitre angle (from 0° to 45°) by using

- tighten locking screw K

- for quick and precise setting of often used mitre angles

(0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 35°, 40°, 45°) the saw

table engages in the corresponding indentations in

! always test out first on a piece of scrap material

• Setting left bevel angles (45°- 0°) !

- loosen three-legged knob M

- swing the tool arm to the left until bevel angle indicator

P points to the desired bevel angle

- hold the tool arm in this position and tighten knob M

! always test out first on a piece of scrap material

• Setting right bevel angles (0°- 45°) @

- extend fence J to the right by loosening/tightening

- pull locking pin N to unlock the 0°-position

- loosen three-legged knob M

- swing the tool arm to the right until bevel angle

indicator P points to the desired bevel angle

- hold the tool arm in this position and tighten knob M

! always test out first on a piece of scrap material

- compound cuts require both a mitre angle setting and

a bevel angle setting

! always test out first on a piece of scrap material

• Operating the tool $

- set tool into working position

! ensure that the workpiece is firmly clamped

against the saw table and fence J

! ensure that the saw blade will not come in

contact with fence J 3, clamp H 3 or possible

interfering auxiliary stops20

! cutting width is determined by width of blade

teeth and not by width of blade body

- connect plug to power source

- switch on the tool by pulling switch Q into handle A

! switch Q cannot be locked, so keep it depressed

- press safety lever C simultaneously for guiding the tool

! do not cross your arms when operating the tool

- saw through the workpiece with uniform advancing

! keep fingers, hands and arms away from the

! the tool should run at full speed before the blade

enters into the workpiece

- switch o the tool by releasing switch Q

• Changing saw blade %

! disconnect the plug

- loosen cover plate screw R1 by using a Phillips

screwdriver (do not unscrew the screw completely)

- press safety lever C 3 and rotate protective guard S

completely backwards

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

remove blade bolt R2 by turning hex key R CLOCKWISE (= in same direction as arrow printed on

- release spindle-lock button T

- remove ange R3 and saw blade

! change saw blade with saw teeth and arrow

printed on saw blade pointing in same direction

as arrow on protective guard S

- rmly tighten blade bolt R2 by turning hex key R COUNTER-CLOCKWISE while pushing spindle-lock

- tighten cover plate screw R1

• Replacing table insert ^

Replace a defective or worn table insert as follows:

! disconnect the plug

- remove all 4 screws as illustrated

- remove old table insert by rst lifting it at the front and

then pulling it out completely

- place new table insert

! firmly tighten all 4 screws

• Checking/adjusting of 90° blade alignment &

! disconnect the plug

- rotate the saw table to the 0° position

- lower the tool arm and lock in place

- check for a 90° angle between blade and table with a

- check that bevel indicator P is on the 0° mark

- if necessary, adjust the 90° blade alignment as follows:

1) loosen three-legged knob M

3) re-check with square, and repeat if necessary

• Checking/adjusting of 45° blade alignment left/right *

! disconnect the plug

- rotate the saw table to the 0° position

- lower the tool arm and lock in place

- loosen three-legged knob M

- swing the tool arm to the left/right to 45°

- check for a 135° angle between blade and table with a

- check that bevel indicator P is on the 45° mark

- if necessary, adjust the 45° blade alignment as follows:

1) swing the tool arm back to 0° and adjust screw P2/

2) swing the tool arm back to 45°, re-check, and

• Checking/adjusting of 90° fence alignment (

! disconnect the plug

- rotate the saw table to the 0° position

- lower the tool arm and lock in place

- check for a 90° angle between blade and fence J with

a square (ensure the square contacts the saw blade

body and not its teeth)

- if necessary, adjust the 90° fence alignment as follows:

1) loosen 2 hex screws J2

2) adjust fence until blade and fence have full contact

3) tighten 2 hex screws J2

• Adjusting of mitre angle indicator )

! disconnect the plug

- set tool into working position

- loosen Phillips screw L1 that holds indicator L in place

- position indicator L to align with the 0° mitre mark

- tighten Phillips screw L1

• Adjusting of bevel angle indicator ¡

! disconnect the plug

- loosen screw P4 and align indicator P to the 0° mark

• Special workpieces

- ensure that curved or round workpieces are especially

secured against slipping

- at the cutting line no gap may exist between the

workpiece and the fence or saw table

- if necessary, fabricate a special xture

• For working with oor mouldings illustration ™ can be

• Always face the good side of the workpiece down to

ensure minimum splintering

• Only use sharp saw blades of the correct type

- quality of cut improves by the number of teeth

- carbide tipped blades stay sharp up to 30 times longer

than ordinary blades

MAINTENANCE / SERVICE

• This tool is not intended for professional use

• Always keep tool and cord clean (especially the

ventilation slots at the back-end of the motor housing)

! disconnect the plug before cleaning

• Clean saw blade immediately after use (especially from

! the saw blade becomes very hot during use; do

not touch it before it has cooled down

• 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.skil.com)

• Do not dispose of electric tools, accessories and

packaging together with household waste material

(only for EU countries)

- in observance of European Directive 2012/19/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 the product

described under “Technical data” is in conformity with the

following standards or standardization documents: EN

61029, EN 61000, EN 55014, in accordance with the

provisions of the directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC,

• Measured in accordance with EN 61029 the sound

pressure level of this tool is 96 dB(A) and the sound

power level 106 dB(A) (standard deviation: 3 dB), and the

vibration <2.5 m/s² (hand-arm method; uncertainty K =

• The vibration emission level has been measured in

accordance with a standardised test given in EN 61029; 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 maintained accessories, may signicantly

increase the exposure level

- 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

by maintaining the tool and its accessories,

keeping your hands warm, and organizing your

VEDLIKEHOLD / SERVICE

fingers, hands and arms away from the rotating saw

на вибрации кога се користи алатот за споменатите

примениThe vibration emission level has been

measured in accordance with a standardised test given

in EN 61029; 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

D Doreza transportuese

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