SKIL CRT0702 Track Owner’s Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Skil

Table of Contents

CRT0702 Track
Connecting Two Track Guides
Preparing Track Guide
Cutting with Track Guide
Replacing Anti-splinter Edge
Storage
References
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Owner’s Manual
Model: CRT0702
Track Guide

CRT0702 Track

The Track Guide is design to only be used with SKIL 7-1/4” Circular Saw
CR5440B-00.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference. SKIL CRT0702 Track

Connecting Two Track Guides

a. Turn the track guides over with rubber anti-splinter edges facing up.
b. Slide the track guide connector into the slot of one of the track guides.
Approximately half length of the connector should be inserted into the track guide.
c. Thread two of the provided M5 set screws into the screw holes in the inserted part of the connector. Turn the screws clockwise with the included hex key to secure the connector in place (Fig. 1). SKIL CRT0702
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NOTE: 4 of the M5 screws are inserted into the screw holes on the track guide connector at the factory. You will need to loosen or remove the screws before assembly.
d. Slide the other track guide onto the connector until both track guides are flush against each other. Tighten two set screws to secure the two track guides (Fig. 2). SKIL CRT0702 Track

Preparing Track Guide

Prior to using a track guide for the first time, the track guide’s rubber anti-splinter edges on both sides must be adapted to the SKIL 7-1/4” Circular Saw CR5440B-00 you use.
a. Place the complete length of track guide onto a scrap workpiece that is at least 3/4” (19mm) thick.
b. Secure the track guide as described in “Cutting with Track Guide”, step ‘c’ (Fig. 5).
c. Slide the saw onto the track guide and adjust the accuracy of its fit using the two guide slot adjustment knobs of the saw according to “Cutting with Track Guide”, step ‘d’ (Fig. 6).
d. Adjust the saw’s bevel angle to 0° when adapting the anti-splinter edge on 90°bevel side (Fig. 3a), and set bevel angle to 45° when adapting the edge on 45°bevel side (Fig. 3b).
e. Set the cutting depth of your saw. Not more than one tooth length of the blade should extend below the anti-splinter edge to be cut.
f. Start the motor and wait until the blade is fully up to speed. Guide it uniformly with a slow feed rate through the end of the track guide. SKIL
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Cutting with Track Guide

WARNING This track guide only suitable for 90° or 45° bevel cut. It will be damaged if used for other bevel cut angles.
The use of a track guide offers precise, straight, accurate cuts, either at 90° or 45° bevel cuts.
Before making the first cut with the track guide, the rubber anti-splinter edges on the guide must be adapted to the circular saw used.
The SKIL circular saw CR5440B-00 has a guide slot on the bottom of its foot to be used with this track guide.
a. Secure the workpiece firmly.
b. If you want to make straight cuts, place the guide onto the workpiece, making sure the 90° bevel side of the guide aligns with the cutting line you have drawn on the workpiece. If you are making a 45° bevel cut, align the 45° bevel side of the guide with your cutting line (Fig. 4). SKIL CRT0702
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c. Insert track guide clamps into the slot from each end of the track guide, then tighten the clamps to secure the track guide to the workpiece (Fig. 5). SKIL CRT0702 Track WARNING Only use the included track guide clamps to secure the track guide. Using any other clamps may create a risk of injury and/or property damage.
d. Slide the saw onto the track guide and turn the guide slot adjustment knobs of the saw clockwise to minimize the gap between the slot in the saw foot and the raised rib on the track guide, and make sure that the saw can slide freely on the track guide without swinging sideways (Fig. 6). SKIL CRT0702 Track -
Fig 6 e. Set the cutting depth 3/16” (5 mm) deeper than the depth you desire, to allow for the thickness of the track guide.
WARNING Before cutting with the track guide, be sure to firmly lock the bevel lock lever and depth lock lever to avoid cutting into the guide itself.
f. Switch on the saw and wait until the blade reaches its full speed. Guide the saw uniformly with a slow feed rate through the end of the track guide.
g. Take extra care when placing saw on portion of the track guide that extends beyond the leading or ending edge of the workpiece.
h. Allow blade to come to a complete stop before removing the saw from the guide.
NOTE: The anti-splinter edges are replaceable. Always replace the worn edges with the new ones to minimize splintering of the workpiece.

Replacing Anti-splinter Edge

The anti-splinter edges help minimize splintering of the workpiece. To function properly, they must be replaced when they are worn or damaged. Use commercially available adhesive anti-splinter edge (also called “splinter guard”).