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MAINTENANCE
Service
WARNING
Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized person nel may
result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could
cause serious hazard . We recommend that all tool service be performed by a Skil Factory
Service Center or Autho rized 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 efficiency of the motor, we recommend every two to six
months the brush es be examined. Only genuine Skil replace ment brushes specially designed
for your tool should be used.
Bearings
Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy load or very abrasive material cut ting) should be
replaced at once to avoid overheating or motor failure.
Cleaning
WARNING
To avoid accidents always dis connect the tool from the power supply
before cleaning or performing any main tenance . The tool may be
cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety gog gles 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 by inserting pointed objects through openings.
CAUTION
Certain cleaning agents and sol vents damage plastic parts . Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachlo ride, chlo rinated cleaning solvents,
ammonia and house hold 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 guiding 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 carefully. Wipe the blade with kerosene
or similar solvent to remove the gum and pitch. Unless you are experienced in sharpening
blades, we recommend you do not try.
