Use and Care Manual

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Accessories
If an extension cord is
necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors that is capable
of carrying the current necessary for your
tool must be used. This will prevent
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and
receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the
higher the cord capacity.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
* Blade (P/N 1600A004SC)
* Wrench (P/N
1619X09459)
** Rip Fence (P/N 2610914629)
(*= standard equipment)
(**= optional accessories)
Service
Preventive maintenance
performed by
unauthorized personnel may result in
misplacement of internal wires and
components, which could cause serious
hazards. We recommend that all tool service
be performed by a Skil Factory Service Center
or Authorized Skil Service Station.
TOOL LUBRICATION
Your Skil tool has been properly lubricated
and is ready to use. It is recommended that
tools with gears be regreased with a special
gear lubricant at every brush change.
CARBON BRUSHES
The brushes and commutator in your tool
have been engineered for many hours of
dependable service. To maintain peak
efciency of the motor, we recommend that
the brushes be examined every two to six
months. Only genuine Skil replace ment
brushes specially designed for your tool
should be used.
BEARINGS
Bearings that become noisy (due to heavy load
or very abrasive material cutting) should be
replaced at once to avoid overheating or motor
failure.
Cleaning
To avoid accidents,
always dis connect the
tool from the power supply before cleaning
or performing any maintenance. The tool
may be cleaned most effectively with
compressed dry air. Always wear safety
goggles when cleaning tools with
compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be
kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not
at tempt to clean them by inserting pointed
objects through openings.
Certain cleaning agents
and sol vents damage
plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household detergents
that contain ammonia.
CARE OF BLADES
Blades become dull even from cutting regular
lumber. If you find yourself forcing the saw
forward to cut instead of just guid ing it through
the cut, chances are the blade is dull or coated
with wood pitch.
When cleaning gum and wood pitch from
blade, unplug the saw and remove the blade.
Remember, blades are designed to cut, so
handle them carefully. Wipe the blade with
kerosene or a similar solvent to remove the
gum and pitch. Unless you are experienced in
sharpening blades, we recommend that you
do not try.
Maintenance
Extension Cords
The use of any other acces so ries not specied in this manual may create a hazard.
Tool’s
Ampere
Rating
Cord Size in A.W.G. Wire Sizes in mm
2
Cord Length in Feet Cord Length in Meters
25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
18
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
14
–
14
12
12
12
–
0.75
0.75
0.75
1.0
–
0.75
1.0
1.0
2.5
–
1.5
2.5
2.5
4.0
–
2.5
4.0
4.0
–
–