Skil 5265 AA: 3) PERSONAL SAFETY INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA 1 SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) WORK AREA SAFETY 4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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3) PERSONAL SAFETY

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

common sense when operating a power tool. Do not

Circular saw 5165/5265

use a power tool while you are tired or under the

influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment

INTRODUCTION

of inattention while operating power tools may result in

serious personal injury.

• This tool is intended for lengthways and crossways

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear

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

eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust

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

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

metals, light building materials and plastics can be cut

protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce

• This tool is not intended for professional use

personal injuries.

• Read and save this instruction manual 2

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is

in the off-position before connecting to power

TECHNICAL DATA 1

source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying

the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the

SAFETY

switch or energising power tools that have the switch on

invites accidents.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions

injury.

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance

all warnings and instructions for future reference. The

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

term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-

in unexpected situations.

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

power tool.

jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away

from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

can be caught in moving parts.

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

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

areas invite accidents.

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

connected and properly used. Use of dust collection

atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

can reduce dust-related hazards.

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

may ignite the dust or fumes.

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

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do

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

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

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

designed.

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

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

it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of

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

electric shock.

the battery pack from the power tool before making

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce

refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

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

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

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of

tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

electric shock.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

users.

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any

parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of

other condition that may affect the power tool’s

electric shock.

operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

maintained power tools.

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

shock.

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

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

likely to bind and are easier to control.

unavoidable, use an earth leakage circuit breaker.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in

Use of an earth leakage circuit breaker reduces the risk

accordance with these instructions, taking into

of electric shock.