Skil 3601, Owner'S Manual

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Blade Removal and Installation
See figures 3-6.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
personal injury, always
disconnect plug from power source before
changing blades.
Using the Correct Blade
Blade dimensions: 4-3/8” (110mm) diameter
3/4” Arbor
MIN RPM 11,000/min
IMPORTANT: The saw blade provided on this
tool has a carbide-tipped kerf width of .078”
(2mm) and a plate (body) thickness that is .047”
(1.2mm) thick. When looking for a replacement
blade, select one with dimensions close to
the original blade. This information may not
be printed on the blades packaging. If not,
check the manufacturers catalog or website.
SKIL offers an extensive line of Premium-
Quality Professional Saw Blades that match
the requirements for this tool. You must select
a blade with a kerf width of .061” or more and a
plate (body) thickness .057” or less (Fig. 3).
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
injury, do not use extra
thin kerf saw blades. The kerf of the blade
must be wider than .061”. Extra thin kerf saw
blades (less than .061”) may cause the work
piece to bind against the riving knife during
cutting. It is recommended that the kerf of the
replacement blade used on this saw be .061”
or more.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
injury, do not use saw
blades made with a thick body plate. If the
replacement saw blade’s plate thickness is
greater than .057”, the riving knife would not
properly serve as an aid to reduce kickback.
The replacement blade’s plate thickness must
be less than .057”.
Changing the Blade
See figures 4-5.
WARNING
Carbide is a very hard
but brittle material. Care
should be taken to prevent accidental damage.
Striking tip can damage carbide. Cutting
through nails, wiring, or other hard objects
embedded in the workpiece may cause tips to crack or break off. Never use if damage
(breakage, cracks, loose tips) is suspected. Never use on metal or masonry.
NOTE: Clean blade of any excess oil before installation.
.059”
Fig. 3
RIVING KNIFE
COUTEAU DIVISEUR
CUCHILLA SEPARADORA
KERF WIDTH
LARGEUR DE VOIE
ANCHURA DE LA SECCIÓN
DE CORTE
BLADE TEETH
DENTS DE LA SCIE
DIENTES DE LA HOJA
BLADE BODY PLATE
PLAQUE DU CORPS DE LA
LAME
PLACA DEL CUERPO DE LA
HOJA
MUST BE .061” OR
MORE
DOIT ÊTRE DE 0,061
PO OU PLUS
DEBE SER 0.061
PULGADAS O MÁS
MUST BE LESS THAN .057”
DOIT ÊTRE DE MOINS DE
0,057 PO
DEBE SER MENOS DE
0.057 PULGADAS
Fig. 5
Rotation
Arrow
Remove and insert
blade thru slot in
rear of table
Rotation of
blade
Fig. 4
Blade Bolt
Cover
Blade Slot
Arbor Lock
TO INSTALL TO REMOVE