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Power Belt Skiver
Tool Maintenance–Changing the Blade
If the Belt Skiver is difficult to operate, the blade may be worn and need replacement. Unplug drill from power source.
Always wear cut-proof safety gloves and safety glasses when replacing blade.
Tool Maintenance–Sharpening the Blade
If the Belt Skiver is difficult to operate, the blade may be worn and need sharpening. Unplug drill from power source.
Always wear cut-proof safety gloves and safety glasses when sharpening blade.
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Fastener
Size
Additional
Skiver Settings
R2, #1, 375
140/BR6
550, #1½
R-5/190/BR10
#2¼
R6/R8/BR14
#2½, #3
R9
Changing the Blade: Turn blade
adjusting screw to raise blade and
turn clamp adjusting screw to
lower grip rollers. Using a ⁷∕₁₆ box
type wrench, remove the ¼-20 bolt
from the blade holder.
WARNING: Use caution when
handling blade. Take the old blade
out and replace with a new blade.
Retighten bolt.
Sharpening the Blade: Use included sharpening stone. NOTE: The blade can be sharpened while attached to tool. For easier
sharpening, turn clamp adjusting screw to lower grip rollers, turn blade adjusting screw to lower blade, turn fence screw to move
fence to side.
WARNING: Always use caution when sharpening razor sharp blade.
1. Using rounded side of sharpening stone,
sharpen bevel on the curved portion of
the blade.
2.
Using flat side of sharpening stone,
sharpen bevel on the top-side of the blade.
3.
Using flat side of sharpening stone,
sharpen bottom edge of blade flat.
