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SERVICE
WARNING
Preventive maintenance per-
formed by unauthorized per-
sonnel may result in misplacing of internal
wires and components which could cause se-
rious hazard. We recommend that all tool service
be performed by a SKILSAW Factory Service
Center or Authorized SKILSAW Service Station.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal in-
jury, always disconnect the
plug from the power source when cleaning or
performing any maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or
cause product damage.
NOTE: 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.
TOOL LUBRICATION
Your SKILSAW tool has been properly lubricat-
ed 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 depend-
able service. To maintain peak efficiency of the
motor, we recommend every two to six months
the brushes be examined and replaced if nec-
essary (refer to
Brush Inspection/Replace-
ment in this manual).
Only genuine SKILSAW replacement brushes
specially designed for your tool should be
used.
BEARINGS
After about 300-400 hours of operation, or at
every second brush change, the bearings
should be replaced at a SKILSAW Factory Ser-
vice Center or Authorized SKILSAW Service
Station. Bearings that become noisy (due to
heavy load or very abrasive material cutting)
Maintenance
should be replaced at once to avoid overheat-
ing or motor failure .
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 com-
pressed air.
After each use disconnect the plug from the
power source and remove the wheel and wash-
ers to wipe deposits of dust from the housing
and wheel guards. The lower wheel guard
should be wiped occasionally with a clean cloth
and mild soap to prevent deterioration from oil
and grease. After cleaning, check the opera-
tion and condition of the lower wheel guard to
make certain it is functional for the next use .
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be
kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not
attempt to clean them by inserting pointed ob-
jects through openings.
CAUTION
Certain cleaning agents and
solvents damage plastic
parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon tetra-
chloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia,
and household detergents that contain ammonia.
STORAGE
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inacces-
sible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents .
WARNING
Handle and store all abrasive
wheels carefully to prevent
damage from thermal shock, heat, mechanical
damage, etc. Store in a dry protected area free
from high humidity, freezing temperatures or ex-
treme temperature changes .
