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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack
from the tool when cleaning or performing any 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.
General Maintenance
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts . Use of any
other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage .
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product
until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
Cleaning
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts .
Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
ammonia and house hold detergents that contain ammonia.
Storage
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Tool will not start.
1. Battery pack is depleted.
2. Battery pack is not installed
properly.
3. Burned out switch.
1. Charge the battery.
2. Confirm battery is locked and
secured to the tool.
3. Have the switch replaced by an
Authorized SKIL Service Center or
Service Station.
The blade binds,
jams, or bums the
wood.
1. The blade is dull.
2. An improper blade is being
used.
3. The blade is warped.
1. Replace the blade.
2. Choose the right blade for your
operation.
3. Replace the blade.
The saw vibrates or
shakes.
1. The blade is damaged.
2. The blade is loose.
1. Replace the blade.
2. Remove the blade and reinstall it.
