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MAINTENANCE
Service
WARNING
Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel 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 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 re-greased 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 that the brushes
be examined every two to six months. Only genuine SKIL replacement brushes specially
designed for your tool should be used.
Tightening the Wheel Guard
(Fig. 11)
Disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet.
1. Remove the flanges and the wheel; refer to
the section “
Grinding Wheel Assembly”.
2. Open the guard latch and rotate the guard to
a proper position.
3. Close the guard latch and tighten the
screw on the guard with a screw driver (not
supplied).
NOTE: After the wheel guard is tightened, the
guard should be fixed firmly when the latch is
closed and rotated normally when the latch is
opened.
Cleaning
WARNING
To avoid accidents, always disconnect 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
attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.
CAUTION
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia, and
household detergents that contain ammonia.
Storage
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents.
Fig. 11
