Skil 3104 Operating Manual

Operating

Guide

SKIL



10"

Band

Saw

Model 3104

IMPORTANT=

Read

Before

Using

'~

SKIL

CORPORATION

O

SUBSIDIARY

OF

EMERSON

ELECTRIC

CO

.

Emerson

4801

W .

PETERSON

AVENUE*CHICAGO,IL60646

AWARNING

"READ

ALL

INSTRUCTIONS"

Failuretofollow

the

SAFETY

RULES

listed

BELOW,

and

other

basic

safety

precautions,

may

resultinserious

personal

injury

.

General

Safety

Rules

Work

Area

"

KEEP

WORK

AREAS

CLEAN.Cluttered

areas

and

benches

invite

accidents

.

*AVOID

DANGEROUS

ENVIRONMENT

.

Don't

use

power

toolsindamporwet

locations.Keep

work

area

well

lit

.Donot

expose

power

toolstorain.Do

not

use

toolinpresence of

flammable

liquidsorgases

.

"

KEEP

CHILDREN

AWAY.Do

not

let

visitors

contact

toolorextension

cord

.

All

visitors

shouldbekept

away

from

work

area

.

"

MAKE

WORKSHOP

KID-PROOF-with

padlocks,

master

switches,

or by

removing

starter

keys

.

Personal

Safety

STAY

ALERT.Watch

what

you

are

doing.Use

common

sense.Do

not

operate

tool

when

you

are

tired

.

"

KEEP

GUARDS

IN

PLACE

in

working

order,

and

in

proper

adjustment

and

alignment

.

*DON'T

OVERREACH

.

Keep

proper

footing

and

balance

at

all

times

.

*DISCONNECTTOOLS.When

not

in

use;before

servicing;when

changing

blades,

bits,

cutters,

etc

.

*REMOVE

ADJUSTING

KEYS

AND

WRENCHES

.

Form

habit

of

checking

to see

that

keys and

adjusting

wrenches

are

removed

from

tool

before

turning

iton.

"

NEVER

STAND

ONTOOL

.

Serious

injury

could

occurifthe

tool

is

tippedorif

the

cutting

tool

is

accidentally

contacted

.

AVOID

ACCIDENTAL

STARTING.Be

sure switch

is

OFF

when

pluggedin.

"

USE

RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES

.

Consult

the

owner's

manual

for

recommended

accessories.Follow

the

instructions

that

accompany

the

accessories.The

use

of

improper

accessories

may

cause

hazards

.

*DRESS

PROPERLY

.Donot

wear

loose

clothing

or

jewelry.They

canbecaughtinmoving

parts.Rubber

gloves

and

non-skid

footwear

are

recommendedwhen

working

outdoors.Wear

protective

hair

covering to

contain

long

hair

.

"

ALWAYS

USE

SAFETY

GLASSES.Also

use

face

or

dust

maskifcutting

operationisdusty.Everyday

eye-

glasses

only have

impact

resistant

lenses,

they

are

NOT

safety

glasses

.

All

repairs

electricalormechanical

,,

shouldbeattempted

onlybytrain-

ed

repairmen.Contact

the

nearest

Skil

Factory

Service

Center,orAuthorized

Skil

Service Stationorother

competent

repair

service.Use

only

Skil

replacement

parts,

any

other

may

createahazard

.

AWARNING

"SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS"

Page

2

*CHECK

DAMAGED

PARTS.Before

further

use

of

the

tool, a

guardorother

part that

is

damaged

should

be

carefully

checked

to

determine

thatitwill

operate

properly

and

perform

its

intended

function

.

Check

for

alignmentofmoving

parts,

bindingofmoving

parts,

breakageofparts,

mounting,

and any

other

conditions

that

may

affect

its

operation.A

guard

or

other

part thatisdamaged

shouldbeproperly

re-

paired

or replaced.Have

defective

switches

replaced

.

Do

not

use

toolifswitch

does

not

turn

itonor

off

.

Tool

Use

"

DON'T

FORCE

TOOL.It

willdothe

job

better

and

safer at

the

rate for

whichitwas

designed

.

" USE

THE

RIGHT

TOOL.Don't

force small

tool

or

attachment

to

do

the

jobofa

heavy-duty

tool.Don't

use

tool

for

purpose

not

intended--for

example;don't

use

circular

saw

for

cutting

tree

limbs

or

logs

.

"

SECURE

WORK.Use clampsora

visetohold

work

.

It's

saferthan

using

your

hand and

it

frees

both

hands

to

operate

tool

.

"

DIRECTION

OF

FEED.Feed

work

intoablade

or

cutter

against

the

directionofrotationofthe

blade

or

cutter

only

.

"

NEVER

LEAVE

TOOL

RUNNING

UNATTENDED

.

Turn

power

off.Don't

leave

tool

untilitcomes

to a

complete

stop

.

Tool

Care

"

DONOT

ALTER

OR

MISUSE

TOOL

.

These

tools

are

precision

built.Any

alteration

or

modification

not

specifiedismisuse

and

may

resultina

dangerous

condition

.

"

AVOID

GASEOUS

AREAS.Do

not

operate

electric

toolsingaseous

or

explosive

atmospheres.Motors

in

these

tools

normally

spark,

and

the

sparks

might

ignite

fumes

.

"

MAINTAIN

TOOLS

WITH

CARE

.

Keep

tools

sharp

and

clean

for

better

and

safer

performance.Follow

instructions

for

lubricating

and

changing

accessories

.

Inspect

tool

cords

periodically

andifdamaged,

have

repairedbyauthorized

service

facility.Inspect

exten-

sion

cords

periodically

and

replaceifdamaged.Keep

handles

dry,

clean

and

free

from

oil

and

grease

.

Before

connecting

the

tool

to

a

power

source

(receptacle,

outlet,

etc.)be

sure

the

voltage

suppliedisthe

sameasthat

specifiedonthe

nameplate

of

the

tool.A

power

source

with

voltage greater

than

that

specified

for

the

tool

can

resultinSERIOUS

INJURY

to

the

user-as

wellasdamage

to

the

tool

.Ifin

doubt,

DO

NOT

PLUG

IN

THE

TOOL.Usingapower

source

with

voltage

less

than

the

nameplate

ratingisharmfu'

to

the

motor

.

AWARNING

Tool

Safety

Rules

Foryour

own

safety,

do

not

attempt

to

operate

your

band

saw

untilitis

completely

assembled

and

installed

accordingtothe

instructions

. . .

and

until

you

read

and

understand

the

following

:

WARNING

"GENERAL

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

.

..See

Page

2

"

TOOL

RULES

..... . ... .

. . ... . . ...

. .

See

Page

3

"

GETTING

TO

KNOW

YOUR

BAND

SAW

See

Page

6

"

OPERATIONS

... .

. .

. . . . . . .

. .

. . ...

See Page

9

"

ADJUSTMENTS

. . ... . . . . . ...

See

Pages12&13

"

MAINTENANCE

. .

.

.

. .

. .....

. . . ...

See

Page

10

Stability

of

Saw

"

YOUR

BAND

SAW

MUST

BE

BOLTED

SECURELY

TO

A

STAND

OR

WORK

BENCH

.Inaddition,

if

thereisany tendency

for

the

band saw

to

tip

over

or

move

during

certain

operations

suchascutting

long

heavy

boards,

bolt

your

band saw

standorwork-

benchtothe

floor

.

Location

"

This

band saw

is

intended

for

indoor

use

only

.

Protection

:

Eyes,

Hands,

Face,

Ears,

Body

"

Wear

safety

goggles

andaface

shieldifoperation

is

dusty.Wear

ear

plugsormuffs

during

extended

periodsofoperation.Do

not

wear

gloves...roll

long

sleeves

above

the

elbow

.

"

Do

not cut

piecesofmaterial

too

smalltohold

by

hand

.

"

Avoid

awkward

hand

positions

whereasudden

slip

could causeahandtomove

into

the

blade

.

"

Never

turn

your

band

saw

"ON"

before

clearing

the

table

of

all

Objects

(tools,

scrapsofwood,

etc

.)

except

for the

workpiece

and

related

feedorsupport

devices

for

the

operation

planned

.

"

Make

sure

the

blade

runs

downward

toward

the

table

.

Always

adjust

tracking

wheel

correctlysothat

the

blade

does

not run

off the

wheels

.

"

Always

adjust

blade

tension

correctly

.

"

ALWAYS

adjust

the

upper

blade guide

and

blade

guard

to

just

clear

the

workpiece

to

protect

the

operator,tokeep

blade

breakage

to

a

minimum,

and

to

provide

maximum

support

for

blade

.

Page

3

"

When

cutting

a large

pieceofmaterial,

make

sure

itissupported

at

table

height

.

"

Hold

the

work

firmly

against

the

table

.

"

Do

not

feed

the

material

too

fast

while

cutting.Only

feed

the

material

fast

enoughsothat

the

blade

will

cut.Keep

fingers

away

from

the

blade

.

"

Use

caution

when

cutting

off

material

whichisirreg-

ularincross section

which

could

pinch

the

blade

before

the

cutiscompleted.A

pieceofmolding

for

example

must

lay

flatonthe

table

and not be

permitted

to rock

while

being

cut

.

"

Use

caution

when

cutting

off

round

material

such

as

dowel

rods, or

tubing,

They

haveatendency

to

roll

while

being

cut

causing

the

blade

to "bite"

.

Always

usea"V"

block,orclamp

round

materialtoa

miter

gauge

.

"

When

backingupthe

workpiece,

the

blade

may

bind

in

the

cut

... . .

.

.

this

is

usually

causedbysawdust

clogging

up

the cutorbecause

the

blade

comes

out

of

the

guides.If

this

happens

:

Turn

off

the

band

saw

. . .

remove

plug

from

power

source

outlet

. . .

remove

cover

from

band

saw.Insert

a

screwdriver

or

wedge

in

the cut

...

rotate the

wheels

by

hand

while

backingupthe

workpiece

.

"

Never

leave

the

band

saw

work

area

with

the

power

on,

before

the

machine

has

come

to a

complete

stop,

or

without

removing

and

storing

the

switch

key

.

"

Never

operate

band

saw

with

cover

removed

.

"

Do

not

perform

layout,

assembly,orsetup

work

on

the

table

while

the

cutting

toolisrotating

.

"

Turn

saw

"off"

and

remove

plug

from power

supply

outlet

before

installing

or removing an

accessory

or

attachment

.

"

Should

any

part of

this

band

saw be

missing,

bent,

or

failinany way,orany

electrical

component

fail

to

perform

properly,

shut

off

power

switch

and remove

plug

from

power

supply

outlet.Replace

damaged,

missing,

and/or

failed

parts

before

resuming

opera-

tion

.

Think

Safety

"

Safetyisa

combinationofoperator

common

sense

and

alertness

whenever

the

band

saw

isinoperation

.

Do

not

allow

familiarity

(gained

On

1

from

frequent

use

of

your

band

saw)

to

become commonplace.Always

remember

thatacareless fractionofa

secondissufficient

to

inflict

severe

injury

.

AWARNING

-

Double

Insulated

Tools

Double

Insulated

Tools

With

Two-Prong

Plugs

Your

new

SKI

L

tool

is

equipped

with a

two

wire

cord

andtwo

prong

plug

which

can

be usedinstandard

120

VoltA.C.outlets

.

No

grounding

of

the

toolisnecessary.The

housing

is

AWARNING

Replace

damaged

or

worn

cords

immediately.The

table

shows

the

correct

sizetouse,

depending

on

cord

length

and

nameplate

amperage

ratingoftool

.

It

in

doubt,

use the

next

heavier

gauge

.Anunder

sized

cord

will

causeadropinline

voltage,

resulting

in

loss

of

power

and

over-heating.NOTE

:

The

smaller

the

gauge

number,

the

heavier

the

cord

.

(Extension

Cords

are

available)

Contents

Page

4

a

dielectric

material.This

helps

protect

youincase of

failureofthe

standard

functional

insulation

within

the

electrical

system

.

This

tool

is

intended

for

residential

use

only.When

servicing

use

only

identical

replacement

parts

.

Extension Cords

Useofdamaged

cords

can

shock,

burn

or

electrocute

.

Recommended

Minimum

Gauge

for

Cord

Extensions

Extension

Cords

for

Portable

Electric

Tools

.

IMPORTANT

:Your

Band

Saw's

Presetatthe

factory

fora1/4"

woodcutting

blade

(included).No

thrust

roller

or

tracking

adjustment

shouldbe

necessaryifyour

inital

useiswith

this

blade

.

GENERAL

SAFETY

RULES

. . . . . . . . ...

. . . . . . . . ..2

Attaching

The

Blade

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8

TOOLSAFETY

RULES

. . . . . . . . . . ...

. . . . . . . . . .

3

Tracking

The

Blade

. . . ... ... . . . ... .

.

. . . . . . . .

8

DOUBLE

INSULATED

TOOLS&

EXTENSION

CORDS

. .

4

Preparing

The

Table

.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.

. .

. .

.

9

UNPACKING

CONTENTS

.

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. ... . . . . . . . . . . .

.

5

OPERATION

... . . . . ...

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.

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... . ...

... . ... .

.

9

ListofLoose

Parts

. . . ... . . .

. ... . . . . . . . . . . . .

5

Pre-Operation

Check

List

. ...

. ... . ..... . . ... .

.

9

Tools

Needed

. . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..5

Using

Your

Band

Saw.. . . .

. .

. . . . . . ... . . . . ...

10

GETTING

TO

KNOWYOUR

BAND

SAW

. . . . . . . . . . . .

6

Sawing

Tips.. . . . . .

. . . .

. ...

. . . . . . . . .

. .

. . .

10

Guide

Bar

Lock

Knob

. ... ...

. ... . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

MAINTENANCE

.

. . . . . ... ... ...

. . . . . . . .

. ...

. .

10

Thrust

Roller

Adjustment

. . . . . . . . ...

. . . . . . . . . .

6

Table

Lock

Knob

. . . . . . ... ...

. ... . . . . . . . ..6

ACCESSORIES

...

. . . .

. . . . ..... . . . . . . . ..... .

11

Tilt

Scale

...

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . ..6

Trouble

Shooting

. . .

. . . . . . ... ... . .

... .

. . . .

11

Blade Guides

. ... . . . . . . . . . ... .

. . . . . . . . . . . .

6

ADJUSTMENTS

. . . . . . ...

. . ...

. ...

. .

. ... . ... .

12

Tracking

Adjustment

Knob

. . . ...

. . . .

. ... . . . . .

6

Adjusting

Lower

Blade

Guides.. . . . . .

. . . . . . . . .

.

12

Vacuum

Cleaner

Hook-Up

. . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

Adjusting

Lower

Thrust

Roller

. . . . . .

. . . . . . .

. .

. .

12

Miter

Gauge&Miter

Gauge

Extension

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

6

Adjusting

Upper

Blade

Guide

Assembly

. . . . . . . ... .

12

Ripping

Slot&Housing

Cover

Latches

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

7

Adjusting

Upper

Blade Guides

. . . . . . . . . . ...

. .

. .

13

On-Off

Switch

. . . . . . . ... ... ...

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

7

Variable

Speed

Control

. ...

. ... .

. .

. . . . . . . . . . . .

7

Adjusting

Upper

Thrust

Roller

. . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . ..13

Adjusting

The

Table

SquareToBlade..

. . .

. . . . . . .

.

13

ASSEMBLY

. . . . . . ... ...

. ... . ...

. ... .

. . . . . .

7

Mounting

Band

SawToWorkbench

. .

. ... .

. .....

7

Warranty

. ..... ... ... . . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

. ... .

14

Installing

Upper

and

Lower

Thrust

Rollers..

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. . . . . .

8

Wire

Gauge

ChartA.W

.G

Rams

Cord

LengthinFeet

plate

120V

25 50 100 150

Amps

.

240V

50 100 200

300

5-6

18 16 14 12

68

18 16 12

10

8-10

18

14

12

10

10-12

16

14 10

8

12-14

16

12

10

8

Unpacking

Contents

tents

Model

3104

Band

Saw

is

shipped

complete

in

one

carton

.

Separate

all

parts

from

packing

materials

and

check

each

one

with

the

illustration

and

the

listofLoose

Parts

to

make

certain

all

items

are

accounted

for,

before

discarding

any

packing

material

.

If

any

parts

are

missing,donot

attempttoassemble

the

band

saw, pluginthe

power

cordorturn

the

switchonuntil

the

missing

parts

are

obtained

and

are

installed

correctly

.

AWARNING

For

your

own

safety,

never

connect

plug

to

power

source

outlet

until

all

assembly

steps

are

complete,

and you

have

read

and

understand

the

safety

and

operational

instruc-

tions

.

Packagesofmiscellaneous

small

parts

consisting

of the

following

:

KEY
NO

.

PART

NAME

QTY

.

MEDIUM

_..-°."-MEDIUM

PHILLIPS

SCREWDRIVER

5/32

inch

HEX

WRENCH

1/2

inch

OPEN

WRENCH

SMALL

COMBINATION

SQUARE

Tools

Needed

For

Assembly

SCREWDRIVER

1/2

inch

SOCKET,

EXTENSION

AND

RATCHET

.

Page 5

SHOULD

BENOGAPOROVERLAP

HERE

WHEN

SQUARE

IS

FLIPPED

OVER

IN

DOTTED

POSITION

.

COMBINATION

SQUARE

MUST

BE

TRUE

STRAIGHT

EDGEOF

BOARD

3/4"

THICK.THIS

EDGE

MUST

BE

DRAW

LIGHT

LINE

ON

PERFECTLY

STRAIGHT

.

BOARD

ALONG

THIS

EDGE

.

1.MITER

GAUGE

...

. ... . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . .

1

2.BLADE

GUARD

. . . ...

. . . . . . . ... . .

. ...

1

3.BLADEINSERT

. . . ...

. . . . . . . . . ...

. ... 1

4.THRUST

ROLLER

. .

.

. . .

. . .

...

.

. ... .

. .

2

5.MITER

GAUGE

SCREW

. ... .....

. ... ...

1

6.BLADE

. ... ... . . . . . . . . . .....

. .

.

.

. . .

1

7.MITER

GAUGE

EXTENSION

. ... . . . . ..... . .

1