"Download linked file as" Error in Safari 8.0.2

When I select "Download linked file as" I see a pop-up window that does not include the actual file name or extension that I am trying to download.
For example, I right click on a link to a .pdf file on a Web site. The resulting pop-up window reveals the following in the Save As field: xid-52654843_1.
This xid prefix is constant, regardless of the file I am trying to download. It has nothing to do with the name of the actual file.
When I use Chrome the feature works fine. The file name and extension of the .pdf file is filled in the Save As field.
Thanks for your help!

Are you running any Safari extensions that modify the toolbars?
I have the download button in 8.0.2:
It set up that way under Mavericks and Safari seems to have kept the same settings for YO when I upgraded last week.
and this is supposed to reveal the download button on my toolbar?
Take a breath! I believe Dominic is giving you good advice. The download button may not appear until you actually download some to go into the Downloads folder--worth a try.

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