Skil 5995-RT User guide

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or dark areas invite accidents.
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39.::./92 96>B61@ 4.@2@ <? 1B@A Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
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<=2?.A6;4 . =<D2? A<<9 Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
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4?<B;121 =<D2? A<<9@ Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
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@B?3.02@@B05.@ =6=2@?.16.A<?@ ?.;42@
.;1?23?642?.A<?@There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
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0<;16A6<;@ Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
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2142@<?:<C6;4=.?A@Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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B@2 Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
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6@B;.C<61./92B@2.?<B;1.B9A6?0B6A
;A2??B=A2?=?<A20A21@B==9FUse of
an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
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.90<5<9<?:2160.A6<;A moment of inattention
while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
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D2.? 2F2 =?<A20A6<; Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
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AB?;6;4 A52 =<D2? A<<9 <; A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the power
tool may result in personal injury.
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/.9.;02 .A .99 A6:2@ This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
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49<C2@ .D.F 3?<::<C6;4 =.?A@Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
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2;@B?2A52@2 .?2 0<;;20A21 .;1 =?<=2?9F
B@21Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
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=<D2? A<<93<?F<B?.==960.A6<;The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
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;<A AB?; 6A <; .;1 <33 Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
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and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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WARNING
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.002@@<?62@<? @A<?6;4 =<D2? A<<9@ Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
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6;@A?B0A6<;@A< <=2?.A2 A52 =<D2?A<<9
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
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/23<?2 B@2 Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
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maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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.;1A52 D<?8 A< /2 =2?3<?:21Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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%205.?42<;9F D6A5A5205.?42? @=2063621
/F A52 :.;B3.0AB?2? A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
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12@64;.A21/.AA2?F=.08@ Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and
fire.
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Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
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@228 :2160.9 529= Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
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?2=.6? =2?@<; B@6;4 <;9F 612;A60.9
?2=9.02:2;A=.?A@ This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
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22= 5.;1@ .D.F 3?<:
0BAA6;4.?2..;1A52/9.12
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<?:<A<?5<B@6;4 If both hands are holding
the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.
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The guard cannot protect you from the blade
below the workpiece.
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A52D<?8=6202Less than a full tooth of the
blade teeth should be visible below the
workpiece.
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<?.0?<@@F<B?924 &20B?2A52D<?8=6202A<
@A./92=9.A3<?: It is important to support the
work properly to minimize body exposure,
blade binding, or loss of control.
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@B?3.02@D52;=2?3<?:6;4.;<=2?.A6<;
D52?2A520BAA6;4A<<9:.F0<;A.0A56112;
D6?6;4 Contact with a "live" wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock
the operator.
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@A?.645A 2142 4B612 This improves the
accuracy of cut and reduces the chance for
blade binding.
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@5.=216.:<;1 C2?@B@ ?<B;1 <3 .?/<?
5<92@Blades that do not match the mounting
hardware of the saw will run eccentrically,
causing loss of control.
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D.@52?@<?/<9A The blade washers and bolt
were specially designed for your saw, for
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!
DANGER
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optimum performance and safety of operation.
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D<<19682 =?<1B0A@ <;9F. Dust build up
around the lower guard and hub from other
materials (plastic, masonry or metal) may
disable the lower guard operation.
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D<<1 .;1 ?2:<C2 .99;.69@ 3?<:9B:/2?
/23<?20BAA6;4Wet lumber, green lumber or
pressure treated lumber require special
attention during cutting operation to prevent
kickback.
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0<;A?<9 Figures in this manual illustrate
typical hand support of the saw.
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9.@AA529632<3A52@.D3A52@D6A05@5<B91
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?B;;6;4A52@.D:.F;<A@5BA<33 If either
occurs, unplug the saw immediately and do not
use until repaired.
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. A./92.;1 0<;C2?A21 A< . A./92 @.D
Circular saws are not designed or intended to
be used as table saws.
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8608/.08
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 toward the operator.
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:
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8608/.08 3<?02@ #<@6A6<;F<B? /<1F A<
26A52?@612<3A52/9.12/BA;<A6;96;2D6A5
A52/9.12 Kickback could cause the saw to
jump backwards, but kickback forces can be
controlled by the operator, if proper
precautions are taken.
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.0BA3<?.;F?2.@<;?292.@2A52A?6442?.;1
5<91A52 @.D:<A6<;92@@ 6;A52 :.A2?6.9
B;A69A52/9.12 0<:2@A< . 0<:=92A2@A<=
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/9.126@6;:<A6<;<?8608/.08:.F<00B?
Investigate and take corrective action to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
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02;A2?A52@.D/9.126;A5282?3.;105208
A5.A@.D A22A5 .?2 ;<A 2;4.4216;A<A52
:.A2?6.9 If saw blade is binding, it may walk
up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw
is restarted.
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/9.12 =6;056;4.;18608/.08 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 edge of the
panel.
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Unsharpened or improperly set blades
produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction,
blade binding and kickback.
9.12 12=A5.;1 /2C29 .17B@A6;4 9<086;4
92C2?@ :B@A /2A645A .;1 @20B?2/23<?2
:.86;40BA If blade adjustment shifts while
cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
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BAJ 6;A< 2E6@A6;4 D.99@<? <A52? /96;1
.?2.@ The protruding blade may cut objects
that can cause kickback.
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@.D 5.C2 /22; 12@64;21 A<D<?8.@ .
09BA05A<?21B02A526;A2;@6AF<3.8608/.08
(;12?@A.;1A52 <=2?.A6<; .;1 @2AA6;4@ <3
A52 )%'"%$( (' The proper
setting of the clutch, combined with firm
handling of the saw will allow you to control
kickback.
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/9.12Kickback could cause the saw to jump
backwards over your hand.
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12=A5 <3 0BA @2AA6;4 Too much blade
exposure increases the likelihood of the blade
twisting in the kerf and increases the surface
area of the blade available for pinching that
leads to kickback.
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9<D2?4B.?1 1<2@ ;<A :<C2 3?229F .;1
09<@26;@A.;A9F!2C2? 09.:=<? A62 A52
9<D2?4B.?16;A<A52<=2;=<@6A6<; If saw is
accidentally dropped, lower guard may be
bent. Raise the lower guard only with the lower
guard lift lever and make sure it moves freely
and does not touch the blade or any other part,
in all angles and depths of cut.
5208A52 <=2?.A6<; <3 A52 9<D2? 4B.?1
@=?6;43A524B.?1.;1A52@=?6;4.?2;<A
<=2?.A6;4=?<=2?9F A52F:B@A/2 @2?C6021
/23<?2 B@2 Lower guard may operate
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy
deposits, or a buildup of debris.
<D2?4B.?1@5<B91/2?2A?.0A21:.;B.99F
<;9F3<?@=206.90BA@@B05.@I#9B;42BA@J
.;1I<:=<B;1BA@J %.6@29<D2?4B.?1
/F 9<D2? 4B.?1963A92C2?.;1 .@ @<<; .@
/9.122;A2?@A52:.A2?6.99<D2?4B.?1:B@A
/2?292.@21 For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
9D.F@ </@2?C2 A5.A A52 9<D2? 4B.?1 6@
0<C2?6;4 A52 /9.12 /23<?2=9.06;4@.D
1<D;<; /2;05 <?39<<? 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 is released.
<;<A?B;A52A<<9D56920.??F6;46A.AF<B?
@612 <D2? 4B.?1:.F /2<=2;21 /F.
0<;A.0A D6A5 F<B? 09<A56;4 Accidental
contact with the spinning saw blade could
result in serious personal injury.
#2?6<160.99F ?2:<C2A52 /9.12 092.;A52
B==2?9<D2?4B.?1@.;1A525B/.?2.D6A5
82?<@2;2.;1D6=26A1?F<?/9<D6A092.;
D6A50<:=?2@@21.6?Preventive maintenance
and properly operating guard will reduce the
probability of an accident.
KICKBACK
116A6<;.9&.32AF*.?;6;4@
GFCI and personal protection devices like
electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
<;<A B@2 <;9F?.A21 A<<9@D6A5.
=<D2? @B==9FWhile the tool may appear to
work, the electrical components of the AC
rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard
to the operator.
22= 5.;192@1?F092.;.;13?223?<:<69
.;14?2.@2 Slippery hands cannot safely
control the power tool.
2C29<=. =2?6<160:.6;A2;.;02@0521B92
3<?F<B?A<<9 *52; 092.;6;4 . A<<9 /2
0.?23B9;<AA< 16@.@@2:/92.;F=<?A6<;<3
A52 A<<9 @6;02 6;A2?;.9 D6?2@ :.F /2
:6@=9.021<?=6;0521<?@.32AF4B.?1?2AB?;
@=?6;4@ :.F /2 6:=?<=2?9F :<B;A21
Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may
damage plastic parts.
;@B?2 A52 @D6A05 6@ 6; A52 <33 =<@6A6<;
/23<?26;@2?A6;4/.AA2?F=.08 Inserting the
battery pack into power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
&<:21B@A0?2.A21/F=<D2?
@.;16;4 @.D6;4 4?6;16;4
1?6996;4 .;1 <A52? 0<;@A?B0A6<; .0A6C6A62@
0<;A.6;@052:60.9@8;<D;A<0.B@20.;02?
/6?A5 12320A@<? <A52? ?2=?<1B0A6C2 5.?:
&<:22E.:=92@<3A52@2052:60.9@.?2
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
!
WARNING
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.AA2?F5.?42?
23<?2 B@6;4 /.AA2?F
05.?42? ?2.1 .99
6;@A?B0A6<;@.;1 0.BA6<;.?F :.?86;4@ <;
/.AA2?F05.?42?/.AA2?F=.08.;1
=?<1B0AB@6;4/.AA2?F
(@2<;9F A5205.?42?D5605 .00<:=.;621
F<B? =?<1B0A <? 16?20A ?2=9.02:2;A .@
96@A216;A520.A.9<4<?A56@:.;B.9 Do not
substitute any other charger. Use only Skil
approved chargers with your product. See
Functional Description and Specifications.
<;<A16@.@@2:/9205.?42?<?<=2?.A2A52
05.?42? 636A 5.@?2026C21. @5.?= /9<D
/22; 1?<==21 <? <A52?D6@2 1.:.421 6;
.;F D.F%2=9.021.:.421 0<?1 <? =9B4@
6::216.A29F Incorrect reassembly or
damage may result in electric shock or fire.
<;<A ?205.?42/.AA2?F 6;1.:= <? D2A
2;C6?<;:2;A< ;<A 2E=<@205.?42? A<
?.6;<?@;<D3/.AA2?F0.@26@0?.0821<?
<A52?D6@2 1.:.421 1<;<A6;@2?A6;A<
05.?42? Battery short or fire may result.
5.?42<;9F &869 .==?<C21 ?205.?42./92
/.AA2?62@ See Functional Description and
Specifications. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
5.?42 /.AA2?F =.08 6; A2:=2?.AB?2@
./<C2  124?22@  124?22@  .;1
/29<D 124?22@ 124?22@
&A<?2 A<<9.;1/.AA2?F =.08 6;9<0.A6<;@
D52?2 A2:=2?.AB?2@ D699 ;<A 2E0221 
124?22@124?22@ This is important
to prevent serious damage to the battery cells.
.AA2?F92.8.42:.F <00B?B;12? 2EA?2:2
B@.42 <? A2:=2?.AB?2 0<;16A6<;@ C<61
0<;A.0AD6A5@86; .;1 2F2@ The battery
liquid is caustic and could cause chemical
burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact with
skin, wash quickly with soap and water. If the
liquid contacts your eyes, flush them with
water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek
medical attention.
#9.02 05.?42? <; 39.A ;<;39.::./92
@B?3.02@ .;1 .D.F 3?<: 39.::./92
:.A2?6.9@ D52; ?205.?46;4 /.AA2?F =.08
The charger and battery pack heat during
charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating
surfaces block proper air circulation which
may cause overheating of the charger and
battery pack. If smoke or melting of the case
are observed unplug the charger immediately
and do not use the battery pack or charger.
(@2 <3 .; .AA.05:2;A ;<A ?20<:
:2;121<?@<91/F&869:.F?2@B9A6;.?6@8
<336?22920A?60@5<08<?6;7B?FA<=2?@<;@
-6-
*52; /.AA2?62@ .?2;<A 6;
A<<9<?05.?42?822=A52:
.D.F 3?<: :2A.9 </720A@ For example, to
protect terminals from shorting, "K!"'
place batteries in a tool box or pocket with
nails, screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may
result.
" !"' #(' ''%& !'" % "%
+#"& '" ' They may
explode.
.AA2?F.?2
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
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< ;<A.AA2:=AA< 16@.@@2:/92 A52 /.AA2?F <? ?2:<C2 .;F0<:=<;2;A
=?<720A6;4 3?<: A52/.AA2?F A2?:6;.9@ Fire or injury may result. Prior to
disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting.
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! ( ''%&
If equipped with a nickel-cadmium battery, the
battery must be collected, recycled or
disposed of in an environ mentally sound
manner.
The EPA certified RBRC
Battery Recycling Seal on the
nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates Robert
Bosch Tool Corporation is
voluntarily participating in an
industry program to collect and recycle these
batteries at the end of their useful life, when
taken out of service in the United States or
Canada. The RBRC program provides a
convenient alterative to placing used Ni-Cd
batteries into the trash or the munici pal waste
stream, which may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area, or return your
batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service
Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation’s involvement in this program is
part of our commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our natural
resources.
'("!''%&
If equipped with a lithium-ion battery, the
battery must be collected, recycled or disposed
of in an environ mentally sound manner.
The EPA certified RBRC
Battery Recycling Seal on the
lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery
indicates Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation is voluntarily
participating in an industry
program to collect and recycle these batteries
at the end of their useful life, when taken out
of service in the United States or Canada.
The RBRC program provides a convenient
alterative to placing used Li-ion batteries into
the trash or the munici pal waste stream, which
may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on Li-ion battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area, or return your
batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service
Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation’s involvement in this program is
part of our commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our natural
resources.”
!
WARNING
.AA2?F6@=<@.9
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 #"%'!' Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
&F:/<9 !.:2 2@64;.A6<;E=9.;.A6<;
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n
0
No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
n Rated speed Maximum attainable speed
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
per minute orbits etc. per minute
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.
I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed
Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
Read manual symbol Alerts user to read manual
Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection
&F:/<9@
0
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This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards
Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.
&F:/<9@0<;A6;B21
 #"%'!' Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
This symbol designates that this tool is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories,
to United States and Canadian Standards.
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Model number 5995 & 5996
Voltage rating 18 V
No load speed n
0
4,200/min
Charge time 1 hr
5.?42?!6.1 SC118, SC118B & SC118C
.AA2?F=.08 SB18A, SB18B & SB18C
5.?42?66<; SC118B-LI or SC118C-LI
.AA2?F=.08 SB18B-LI or SB18C-LI
Voltage rating 120 V 60 Hz
.E6:B:.=.06A62@
Blade 5-3/8"
Depth of cut at 90° 1-5/8"
Depth of cut at 45° 1-1/4"
Depth of cut at 50° 1-13/64"
''!'"! Use only thin kerf
blades designed for Cordless
Circular Saws.
6@0<;;20A /.AA2?F =.08 3?<: A<<9 /23<?2 :.86;4 .;F .@@2:/9F
.17B@A:2;A@ <? 05.;46;4 .002@@<?62@. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
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B;0A6<;.92@0?6=A6<;.;1&=206360.A6<;@
!
WARNING
LOWER GUARD
LIFT LEVER
AUXILIARY
HANDLE
SAFETY SWITCH
RELEASE BUTTON
TRIGGER
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
BLADE WRENCH &
STORAGE AREA
BATTERY RELEASE
BUTTON
BUTTON
BATTERY CHARGE
CONDITION INDICATOR
LIGHTS
BATTERY PACK
FOOT
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
CALIBRATED
BEVEL QUADRANT
VENTILATION
OPENINGS
CALIBRATED
DEPTH BRACKET
LASER BUTTON
(Model 5996 only)
LOWER GUARD
RUBBERIZED
GRIP
UPPER GUARD
FIG. 1
<?192@@
6?0B9.?&.D
For replacement blades we recommend Skil Cordless Circular saw blades. Their thin kerf and
tooth design deliver the best speed, quality of cut, and reduce battery drain. Use of standard
blades will substantially affect the performance and reduce run-time.
LOCK
BUTTON
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@@2:/9F
''!'
6@0<;;20A /.AA2?F =.08
3?<: A<<9 <? =9.02 A52
@D6A056;A529<0821<?<33=<@6A6<;/23<?2
:.86;4 .;F .@@2:/9F .17B@A:2;A@ <?
05.;46;4 .002@@<?62@. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally.
1. Turn BLADE STUD with wrench provided
clockwise and remove BLADE STUD and
OUTER WASHER (Fig. 2). If the shaft moves
while attempting to loosen the blade stud
press the lock button (Fig. 1).
2. Retract the lower guard all the way up into
the upper guard. While retracting the lower
guard, check operation and condition of the
LOWER GUARD SPRING.
3. Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the
blade point in the same direction as the arrow
on the lower guard.
4. Slide blade through slot in the foot and
mount it against the INNER WASHER on the
shaft. Be sure the large diameter of the OUTER
washer lays flush against the blade.
5. Reinstall OUTER WASHER and tighten
BLADE STUD finger tight. The face of outer
washer has marks around it that will help you
properly adjust the blade stud. To lock shaft
hold the saw securely by the upper guard with
blade teeth imbedded in scrap wood and
TIGHTEN BLADE STUD COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE ONE MARK ON BLADE
WASHER WITH THE WRENCH PROVIDED.
Do not use wrenches with longer handles,
since it may lead to over tightening of the blade
stud.
)%'"%$(('
This clutching action is provided by the friction
of the OUTER WASHER against the BLADE
and permits the blade shaft to turn when the
blade encounters excessive resistance. When
the BLADE STUD is properly tightened (as
described in No. 5 of Attaching The Blade), the
blade will slip when it encounters ex cessive
resistance, thus reducing saw’s tendency to
KICKBACK.
One setting may not be sufficient for cutting all
materials. If ex cessive blade slippage occurs,
tighten the blade stud 1/2 mark more.
OVERTIGHTENING THE BLADE STUD
NULLIFIES THE EFFECTIVE-NESS OF THE
CLUTCH.
!
WARNING
LOWER
GUARD
BLADE SHAFT
INNER WASHER
Large Diameter
Faces Blade
OUTER WASHER
Large Diameter
Faces Blade
BLADE STUD
BLADE
WRENCH
OUTER WASHER
MARK
TIGHTEN
LOOSEN
LOWER
GUARD
SPRING
UPPER
GUARD
FIG. 2
LOCK BUTTON
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Disconnect battery pack from tool. Loosen the
depth adjustment knob located on the right
side of the tool. Hold the foot down with one
hand and raise or lower saw by the handle.
Tighten knob at the depth setting desired.
Check desired depth (Fig. 3).
Not more than one tooth length of the blade
should extend below the material to be cut, for
minimum splintering (Fig. 4).
&',&*'
The safety switch is designed to prevent
accidental starts. To operate safety switch,
press the release button with your thumb on
either side of handle to disengage the lock,
then pull the trigger (Fig. 5). When the trigger
is released the button will engage the safety
switch automatically, and the trigger will no
longer operate. (See Switch & General Cuts
on page 13.)
H(''!!
Disconnect battery pack from tool. Set foot to
maximum depth of cut setting. Loosen bevel
adjustment knob, set to 0° on quadrant,
retighten knob and check for 90° angle
between the blade and bottom plane of foot
with a square (Fig. 6). If adjustment is
necessary, tilt foot to 50°, tighten bevel
adjustment knob and bend "TAB" with an
adjustable wrench or pliers (Fig. 7).
#'(&' !'
"=2?.A6;4;@A?B0A6<;@
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FIG. 7
FIG. 6
ONE TOOTH LENGTH SHOULD
PENETRATE WOOD FOR
MINIMUM SPLINTERING
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
CALIBRATED
DEPTH BRACKET
BLADE
WRENCH &
STORAGE AREA
SAFETY SWITCH
RELEASE BUTTON
TAB
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
BLADE
TRIGGER
FOOT
90°
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)(&' !'
Disconnect battery pack from tool. The foot
can be adjusted up to 50° by loosening the
bevel adjustment knob at the front of the saw.
Align to desired angle on calibrated quadrant.
Then tighten bevel adjustment knob (Fig. 8).
Because of the increased amount of blade
engagement in the work and decreased
stability of the foot, blade binding may occur.
Keep the saw steady and the foot firmly on the
workpiece.
(&'&%!(
 <129<;9F
*52;.17B@A6;4A52 9.@2?
96;24B612F<B D699 ;221 A<
5.C2 A52 /.AA2?F 0<;;20A21A< A52 A<<9
#.F.AA2;A6<;A<A52=9.02:2;A<3A52@.D
/9.12D6A5?2@=20AA<F<B?5.;1@.;1/<1F
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=<D2? @D6A05Accidental start-up of the
saw may cause injury.
Your tool is equipped with a laser line guide
that will turn on whenever the battery is
connected to the tool and the laser button is
pushed in. The two laser lines are set to the
kerf of the blade supplied and indicate the
outer edges of the blade. If you use a blade
with a different kerf the laser lines will need to
be adjusted to match the kerf of the new
blade. You should adjust the laser lines to
whichever side of the blade the user would
prefer the cut line to be on. The laser guide
does not need to be adjusted for bevel cuts
after it is aligned for straight 90° cuts.
If using the laser line guide for cutting you do
not need the line guide incorporated in the
foot as it may be in a different setting than the
laser line guide.
The laser light guide is a class IIIA laser with a
maximum output power of 5.0 mWatts and
conforms to 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.
TO ADJUST:
Use a flat head screwdriver to turn the
adjustment screw located on the side of the
laser module (Fig. 10). Turn on the laser line
guide by pressing the safety switch and rotate
the adjustment screw until the laser line is
aligned. There is no need to power the saw
“on” while adjusting the light beam.
FIG. 8
BEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
QUADRANT
LASER LIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
!
WARNING
LASER BUTTON
(Model 5996 only)
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For a straight 90° cut you can use the left or
right side of notch in the foot. For 45° & 50°
bevel cuts, use the right side (Fig 9). The
guide can be adjusted to allow for variation in
blade thicknesses for which ever side of the
blade the user would prefer to cut the line on.
TO ATTACH: Disconnect battery pack from
tool. Align hole in adjustable line guide with
hole in foot and secure with screw provide.
TO ADJUST: Loosen but don’t remove, the
adjustment screw enough so the guide can
move freely. Set a straightedge flat on the
preferred side of the blade, lining up both the
edge of the straightedge and the edge of the
guide where the mark is located.
FIG. 9
45° & 50°
BEVEL CUTS
GUIDE
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
ADJUSTABLE
LINE GUIDE
90°
VERTICAL CUTS
FIG. 10
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The Laser line guide has a limited amount of
travel. Do not continue to turn the adjustment
screw after the line stops moving or if it
becomes significantly harder to turn the screw.
Overturning the adjustment screw may cause
the adjustment system to break or cause the
adjustment screw to fall out of the tool.
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damage your eyes.
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Tinted glasses will reduce overall vision for the
application and interfere with the normal
operation of the tool.
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@B?3.02Bright shiny reflective sheet steel or
similar reflective surfaces are not
recommended for laser use. Reflective
surfaces could direct the beam back toward
the operator.
Use of controls or adjustments
or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase
eye hazards.
!
CAUTION
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
WARNING
DANGER
!
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To turn tool “ON”, press the release button with
your thumb on either side of handle to
disengage the lock, then squeeze the trigger
switch. To turn the tool “OFF”, release the
trigger switch, which is spring loaded and will
return to the off position automatically.
Your saw should be running at full speed
BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off only
AFTER completing the cut. To increase switch
life, do not turn switch on and off while cutting.
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Always hold the saw handle with one hand and
the auxiliary handle or housing with the other.
Always make sure saw foot rests on portion of
work surface that does not drop off.
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Maintain a firm grip and operate the switch
with a decisive action. Never force the saw.
Use light and continuous pressure.
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When cutting is interrupted, to resume cutting:
squeeze the trigger and allow the blade to
reach full speed, re-enter the cut slowly and
resume cutting.
When cutting across the grain, the fibers of the
wood have a ten den cy to tear and lift.
Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this
effect. For a finished cut, a cross cut blade or
miter blade is rec om mended.
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This tool is not designed for use with metal or
masonry cut-off wheels.
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!
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
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Disconnect battery pack from tool before
making ad justments. Set depth adjustment
according to material to be cut. Tilt saw
forward with cutting guide notch lined up with
the line you’ve drawn. Raise the lower guard,
using lift lever and hold the saw by the front
and rear handles (Fig. 11).
With the blade just clearing the material to be
cut, start the motor. Gradually lower the back
end of saw using the front end of the foot as
the hinge point.
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4B.?16::216.A29F When the foot rests flat
on the surface being cut, proceed cutting in
forward direction to end of cut.
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Turn saw around and finish the cut in the
normal manner, sawing forward. If corners of
your pocket cut are not completely cut through,
use a jigsaw or hand saw to finish the corners.
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
FIG. 11
FOOT
LOWER
GUARD LIFT
LEVER
FIG. 12
FIG. 13
WRONG
RIGHT
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Large sheets and long boards sag or bend,
depending on support. If you attempt to cut
without leveling and properly supporting the
piece, the blade will tend to bind, causing
KICK-BACK and extra load on the motor
(Fig. 12).
Support the panel or board close to the cut, as
shown in (Fig. 13). Be sure to set the depth of
the cut so that you cut through the sheet or
board only and not the table or work bench.
The two-by-fours used to raise and support the
work should be positioned so that the broadest
sides support the work and rest on the table or
bench. Do not support the work with the
narrow sides as this is an unsteady
arrangement. If the sheet or board to be cut is
too large for a table or work bench, use the
supporting two-by-fours on the floor and
secure.
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The combination blade provided with your saw
is for both cross cuts and rip cuts. Ripping is
cutting lengthwise with the grain of the wood.
Rip cuts are easy to do with a rip fence (Fig. 14).
Rip Fence is available as an accessory (not
included). To attach fence, insert fence
through slots in foot to desired width as shown
and secure with the wing nut (not included).
FIG. 14
RIP FENCE
WING NUT
DESIRED
WIDTH
OF CUT
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When rip cutting large sheets, the rip fence
may not allow the desired width of cut. Clamp
or nail a straight piece of 1" (25 mm) lumber to
the sheet as a guide (Fig. 15). Use the right
side of the foot against the board guide.
FIG. 15
DESIRED
LINE
OF CUT
RIP BOARD
GUIDE
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Release battery pack from tool by pressing
the battery release button and sliding pack
out of handle base (Fig. 1). To insert battery,
align battery and slide battery pack into tool
until it locks into position. Do not force.
1. The battery pack accepts only about 80% of
its maximum capacity with its first few charge
cycles. However, after the first few charge
cycles, the battery will charge to full capacity.
2. The charger was designed to fast charge
the battery only when the battery temperature
is between 32˚F (C) and 113˚F (45˚C).
3. A substantial drop in operating time per
charge may mean that the battery pack is
nearing the end of its life and should be
replaced.
4. If you anticipate long periods (i.e. a month
or more) of non-use of your tool, it is best to
run your tool down until it is fully discharged
before storing your battery pack. After a long
period of storage, the capacity at first recharge
will be lower. Normal capacity will be restored
in two or three charge/discharge cycles.
Remember to unplug charger during storage
period.
5. If battery does not charge properly:
a. Check for voltage at outlet by plugging
in some other electrical device.
b. Check to see if outlet is connected to a
light switch which turns power “off” when lights
are turned off.
c. Check battery pack terminals for dirt.
Clean with cotton swab if necessary.
d. If you still do not get proper charging,
take or send tool, battery pack and charger to
your local Skil Service Center.
!<A2 Use of charger’s or battery packs not
sold by Skil will void the warranty.
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Your battery pack is equipped with charge
condition indicator lights (Fig. 16). The
indicator lights shows the charge condition of
the battery during operation.
To check battery charge condition, depress
and hold the button on the backside of the
battery pack.
• • When all five lights are illuminated,
this indicates the batter pack is fully charged.
When only three lights illuminate, this
indicates the battery pack is partially charged.
When only one light illuminates, this
indicates the battery pack is slightly charged.
When no lights illuminate, this indicates the
battery pack is completely discharged.
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Plug charger cord into your standard power
outlet, then slide the battery pack into charger
(Fig. 16).
The charger’s green indicator will begin to
BLINK. This indicates that the battery is
receiving a fast charge. Fast-charging will
automatically stop when the battery pack is
fully charged.
When the indicator light stops “BLINKING”
(and becomes a steady green light) fast
charging is complete.
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When you begin the charging process of the
battery pack, a steady green light could also
mean the battery pack is too hot or too cold.
The purpose of the light is to indicate that the
battery pack is fast-charging. It does not
indicate the exact point of full charge. The light
will stop blinking in less time if the battery pack
was not completely discharged.
When the battery pack is fully charged, unplug
the charger (unless you're charging another
battery pack) and slip the battery pack back
into the tool handle.
INDICATOR LIGHT
CHARGER
BATTERY
PACK
FIG. 16
* BUTTON
* BATTERY
CHARGE
CONDITION
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
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!
WARNING
Plug charger cord into your standard power
outlet, then slide battery pack into charger
(Fig. 17). The charger’s green light will turn
“ON”. The green light remains ‘‘ON’’ as long as
charger is plugged in, and does not shut off.
After normal usage, the battery pack requires
approximately 4-6 hours or less charging
time to become fully charged. If the battery
pack is run-down completely, it may require
up to 6 hours charging time to become fully
charged.
When the battery pack is fully charged,
unplug the charger (unless you're charging
another battery pack) and slide the battery
pack back into the tool handle.
INDICATOR LIGHT
BATTERY PACK
CHARGER
FIG. 17
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For convenience, your charger was designed
so it may be used on a flat horizontal surface,
or it may be mounted onto a vertical surface.
The mounting clip also features a bit storage on
top of the clip.
1. Select mounting location near a electrical
outlet so that the plug will reach the outlet.
Check for studs or other support.
2. Using a pencil, mark two places on the
surface in a vertical line about 3/4" apart.
3. Secure mounting clip to the vertical surface
using two #8 round head screws (Fig. 18).
4. Remove battery pack from charger before
mounting.
5. Insert handle of charger into the mounting
clip in the horizontal position (Fig 19).
6. Gently lower the charger into the vertical
position until it lays flat against the vertical
surface and locks the charger into the mounting
the clip (Fig. 20).
7. To remove charger when desired, raise the
charger back into the horizontal position to
unlock the charger, then remove charger from
the mounting clip (Fig. 20).
8. To charge the battery pack, simply slide
battery pack into charger (Fig. 21).
VERTICAL
SURFACE
MOUNTING
CLIP
#8 ROUND HEAD
WOOD SCREWS
CHARGER
TO LOCK
MOUNTING
CLIP
TO
UNLOCK
BATTERY
PACK
CHARGER
BIT STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
FIG. 18 FIG. 19
FIG. 20
FIG. 21
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Your battery pack is equipped with charge
condition indicator lights (Fig. 22). The
indicator lights shows the charge condition of
the battery during operation.
To check battery charge condition, depress
and hold the button on the backside of the
battery pack.
1. The charger was designed to fast charge
the battery only when the battery temperature
is between 32˚F (0˚C) and 113˚F (4C). If the
battery pack is too hot or too cold, the charger
will not fast charge the battery. (This may
happen if the battery pack is hot from heavy
use). When the battery temperature returns to
between 32˚F (0˚C) and 113˚F (45˚C), the
charger will automatically begin charging.
2. A substantial drop in operating time per
charge may mean that the battery pack is
nearing the end of its life and should be replaced.
3. Remember to unplug charger during storage
period.
4. If battery does not charge properly:
a. Check for voltage at outlet by plugging in
some other electrical device.
b. Check to see if outlet is connected to a
light switch which turns power “off” when lights
are turned off.
c. Check battery pack terminals for dirt.
Clean with cotton swab and alcohol if
necessary.
d. If you still do not get proper charging,
take or send tool, battery pack and charger to
your local Skil Service Center. See Tools,
Electric” in the Yellow Pages for names and
addresses.
!<A2 Use of chargers or battery packs not
sold by Skil will void the warranty.
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Skil models SB18B-LI & SB18C-LI lithium ion battery packs are compatible with all existing Skil
18V tools that use the SB18A, SB18B and SB18C Ni-Cd batteries.
Only use the specified charger to charge your Li-Ion batteries. Do not charge
Li-ion batteries with a Ni-Cd charger.
!
WARNING
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Continuous lighting 3 x blue 66% - 100%
Continuous lighting 2 x blue 34 - 65%
Continuous lighting 1 x blue 11 - 33%
Slow flashing 1x blue 0% - 10%
* BATTERY
CHARGE
CONDITION
INDICATOR
LIGHTS
* BUTTON
FIG. 22
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Alternating Battery temperature is not
left middle within normal operating
right 1 temperature range of
x blue 0°C (32°F) to 45°C (11F),
<? battery current is over
the normal operating range.
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Plug charger cord into your standard power
outlet, then insert battery pack into charger
(Fig. 23).
If the green indicator light is “ON”,
the charger is plugged in but the
battery pack is not inserted, or the
battery pack is fully charged.
If the green indicator light is
“BLINKING”, the battery pack is
being fast-charged. Fast-
charging will automatically stop when the
battery pack is fully charged.
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