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Bearings
All bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the
life of the unit u
nder normal o
perating conditions. No further lubrication is required.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Turn the switch OFF and always remove plug from the power source
before
troubleshooting.
TROUBLE
PROBLEM
REMEDY
Saw will not start
1. Power cord is not plugged in.
1. Plug saw in.
2. Fuse or circuit breaker tripped. 2. Replace fuse or reset tripped
circuit breaker.
3. Cord damaged.
3. Have cord replaced by an
Authorized SKIL Service
Center or Service Station.
4. Burned out switch.
4. Have switch replaced by an
Authorized SKIL Service
Center or Service Station.
Blade does not
come up to speed
1. Extension cord too light or too
long.
1. Replace with adequate cord.
2. Low house voltage.
2. Contact your electric company.
Excessive vibration
1. Blade out of balance.
1. Discard Blade and use different
blade.
2. Saw not mounted securely to
stand or workbench.
2. Tighten all mounting hardware.
3. Arbor Nut not tight.
3. See “Adjustments” section,
“Removing and Installing the
Blade”.
Laser is not
working or dim
1. Laser cover is covered in
sawdust or wood pitch.
1. Clean laser cover with
compressed dry air and/or wipe
with a damp cloth.
2. Laser on/off switch is not
activated.
2. Turn on laser on/off switch.
3. Laser on/off switch is not
functioning.
3. Have switch replaced by an
authorized SKIL Service Center
or Service Station.