Skil HD77M, HD77 User Manual

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Power Tool Safety Rules

WARNING

Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep by-standers, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ead and understand all instructions.Failure to follow all instructions listed

elow, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work Area

Power

Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W."

use and reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to “Recommended sizes of Extension Cords” in the Accessory section of this manual.

Damaged

These cords are rated for outdoor

Electrical Safety

Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.

malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user. Improper grounding can shock, burn or electrocute. Grounded tools are equipped with three conductor cord and three prong type plugs.

Before plugging in the tool be certain the outlet voltage supplied is within the voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not use “AC only” rated tools with a DC power supply.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators

risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. If operating the power tool in damp locations is unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter must be used to supply the power to your tool. Electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety.

Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions

increase the risk of electric shock.

If the tools should electrically

. There is an increased

. Water entering a power tool will

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.

or long hair can be caught in moving parts. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is “OFF” before plugging in

with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch “ON” invites accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool “ON”

a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times

and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection

shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

A moment of inattention while

Loose clothes, jewelry,

. Carrying tools

. A wrench or

. Proper footing

. Dust mask, non-skid safety

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Use clamps or other practical way to

Tool Use and Care

ecure and support the workpiece to a

stable platform.

or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

o not force tool. Use the correct tool for

your application

job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

not turn it “ON” or “OFF”.

cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Any alteration or modification is a misuse and may result in a dangerous condition.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any

Do not use tool if switch does

Holding the work by hand

. The correct tool will do the

Any tool that

Tools are

Properly maintained

other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.

caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model.

suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool.

Accessories that may be

Many accidents are

Service

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.

maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. For example: internal wires may be misplaced or pinched, safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted.

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

Service or

Safety Rules for Circular Saws

DANGER

your second hand on auxiliary handle, or motor housing.

saw, they cannot be cut by the blade.

saw firmly to prevent loss of control. Figures in this manual illustrate typical hand support of the saw. NEVER place your hand behind the saw blade since kickback could cause the saw to jump backwards over your hand.

Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade.

KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards. (See “Causes and Operator Prevention of Kickback.”)

Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep

If both hands are holding the

Hold the

Do not reach underneath the work. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the work.

Do not attempt to remove cut material

when blade is moving.

Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position.

lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard only with the Lower Guard Lift Lever and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.

If saw is accidentally dropped,

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Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use.

sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy d

eposits, or a buildup of debris.

Lower guard may operate

isconnect the plug from power source. Periodically remove the blade, clean the upper, lower guards and the hub area with kerosene and wipe it dry, or blow it clean with compressed air.

Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “Pocket Cuts” and “Compound Cuts”. Raise lower guard by Lower Guard Lift Lever.

enters the material, lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.

Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor.

blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

NEVER hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg.

the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.

Hold tool by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or it own cord.

make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge guide.

of cut and reduces the chance for blade binding.

Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond vs. round) arbor holes.

Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control and will not allow proper vari-torque engagement.

Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolts.

were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.

Contact with a "live" wire will also

An unprotected, coasting

The blade washers and bolt

As soon as blade

It is important to support

This improves accuracy

The blade washers and the bolt on your saw have been designed to work as a “VARITORQUE CLUTCH”. Understand the operation and settings of the VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH, because the proper setting of the CLUTCH, combined with firm handling of the saw will allow you to control KICKBACK.

Do not run the saw while carrying it at your side. Lower guard may be opened by a contact with your clothing.

with the spinning saw blade could result in serious personal injury.

Depending upon use, the switch may not last the life of the saw. If the switch should fail in the “OFF” position, the saw may not start. If it should fail while the saw is running, the saw may not shut off.

occurs, unplug the saw immediately and do not use until repaired.

This circular saw should not be mounted to a table and converted to a table saw.

saws are not designed or intended to be used as table saws.

CAUSES AND OPERATOR PREVENTION

OF KICKBACK:

Accidental contact

If either

Circular

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator.

VARI-TORQUE

CLUTCH

When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator.

If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.

Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below:

Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and position your body and arm to

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allow you to resist KICKBACK forces.

KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken.

When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or KICKBACK may occur.

and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of blade binding.

Wet lumber, green lumber or

Investigate

pressure treated lumber require special attention during cutting operation to prevent KICKBACK. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before cutting.

When restarting a saw in a workpiece, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material.

or KICKBACK from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.

Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and KICKBACK.

tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.

If saw blade is binding, it may walk up

Large panels

See “Cutting Large Sheets” in this

manual.

Do not use dull or damaged blade.

Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and KICKBACK.

Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking knobs must be tight and secure before

making cut.

cutting, it may cause binding and KICKBACK.

If blade adjustment shifts while

Using the saw with an excessive depth of cut setting increases loading on the unit and susceptibility to twisting of the blade in the kerf. It also increases the surface area of the blade available for pinching under conditions of kerf close down.

Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.

The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK.

WARNING

grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,

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Symbols

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them

and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Symbol Name Designation/Explanation

V Volts Voltage (potential)

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

kg Kilograms Weight

min Minutes Time

s Seconds Time

Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.

.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...

1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.

I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed

No load speed Rotational speed, at no load

orbits etc. per minute

Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting

Arrow Action in the direction of arrow

Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current

Direct current Type or a characteristic of current

Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current

Class II construction Designates Double Insulated

Construction tools.

Earthing terminal Grounding terminal

Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages

Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling

program

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed to Canadian Standards by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, and listed to Canadian Standards by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol

designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards.

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Functional Description and Specifications

WARNING

Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any a

ssembly, adjustments or changing accessories

measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Circular Saws

FIG. 1

AUXILIARY

HANDLE

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

CALIBRATED

BEVEL

QUADRANT

FOOT

UPPER

GUARD

Such preventive safety

TRIGGER

SWITCH

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

LOWER GUARD

LIFT LEVER

Maximum Capacities

Blade 7-1/4" Blade arbor hole Diamond Depth of cut at 90° 2-3/8" Depth of cut at 45° 1-15/16"

NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.

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Assembly

ATTACHING THE BLADE

WARNING

aking any assembly, adjustments or

changing accessories

Disconnect the plug from t

he power source before

. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

1. Press the lock button and turn wrench until lock button engages. Saw shaft is now locked. Continue to depress button, turn wrench clockwise and remove BLADE STUD and OUTER WASHER (Fig. 2).

2. Retract the lower guard all the way up into the upper guard. While retracting the lower guard, check operation and condition of the LOWER GUARD SPRING.

3. Make sure the saw teeth and arrow on the blade point in the same direction as the arrow on the lower guard.

4. Slide blade through slot in the foot and mount it against the INNER WASHER on the shaft. Be sure the large diameter of the INNER and OUTER washers lay flush against the blade.

AUXILIARY

LOWER GUARD

SPRING

HANDLE

5. Reinstall OUTER WASHER. First tighten BLADE STUD finger tight, then TIGHTEN B

LADE STUD 1/8 TURN (45˚) WITH THE

RENCH PROVIDED.

Do not use wrenches with longer handles, since it may lead to over tightening of the blade stud.

VARI-TORQUE CLUTCH

This clutching action is provided by the friction of the OUTER WASHER against the BLADE and permits the blade shaft to turn when the blade encounters excessive resistance. When the BLADE STUD is properly tightened (as described in No. 5 of Attaching The Blade), the blade will slip when it encounters excessive resistance, thus reducing saw’s tendency to KICKBACK.

One setting may not be sufficient for cutting all materials. If excessive blade slippage occurs, tighten the blade stud a fraction of a turn more (less than 1/8 turn). OVERTIGHTENING THE BLADE STUD NULLIFIES THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CLUTCH.

LOWER GUARD

LIFT LEVER

FIG. 2

UPPER GUARD

LOWER GUARD

LOCK

BUTTON

INNER WASHER

Large Diameter

OUTER WASHER

Large Diameter

Faces Blade

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Faces Blade

Loosen

BLADE

STUD

Tighten

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Operating Instructions

Disconnect plug from power source. Loosen

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

the depth adjustment lever located between the guard and handle of saw. Hold the foot down with one hand and raise or lower saw by the handle. Tighten lever at the depth setting desired. Check desired depth (Fig. 3).

Not more than one tooth length of the blade should extend below the material to be cut, for minimum splintering (Fig. 3).

90° CUTTING ANGLE CHECK

Disconnect plug from power source. Set foot to maximum depth of cut setting. Loosen bevel adjustment lever, set to 0° on quadrant, retighten bevel adjustment lever first, then the depth adjustment lever and check for 90° angle between the blade and bottom plane of foot with a square (Fig. 4).

BEVEL ADJUSTMENT

Disconnect plug from power source. The foot can be adjusted up to 45° by loosening the bevel adjustment lever at the front of the saw. Align to desired angle on calibrated quadrant. Then tighten bevel adjustment first, then the depth adjustment lever (Fig. 5). Because of the increased amount of blade engagement in the work and decreased stability of the foot, blade binding may occur. Keep the saw steady and the foot firmly on the workpiece.

QUADRANT

FOOT

QUADRANT

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

ONE TOOTH LENGTH SHOULD

PENETRATE WOOD FOR

MINIMUM SPLINTERING

BEVEL

0°

ADJUSTMENT

90°

LEVER

BLADE

BEVEL

ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

FIG. 5

LINE GUIDE

cut, use the large notch in

For a straight 90

° the foot. For 45° bevel cuts, use the small notch (Fig. 6). The cutting guide notch will give an approximate line of cut. Make sample cuts in scrap lumber to verify actual line of cut. This will be helpful because of the number of different blade types and thicknesses available. To ensure minimum splintering on the good side of the material to be cut, face the good side down.

90°

VERTICAL CUTS

FOOT

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BEVEL CUTS

FIG. 6

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SWITCH

WARNING

he torque from the motor can cause the tool

o twist.

To turn tool “ON”, squeeze the trigger switch. To turn the tool “OFF”, release the trigger switch, which is spring loaded and will return to the off position automatically.

Your saw should be running at full speed BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off only AFTER completing the cut. To increase switch life, do not turn switch on and off while cutting.

Always hold the saw handle with one hand and the auxiliary handle or housing with the other.

WARNING

free movement of the lower guard.

Maintain a firm grip and operate the switch with a decisive action. Never force the saw. Use light and continuous pressure.

WARNING

released, be aware of the necessary time it takes for the blade to come to a complete stop during coast down. Do not allow the saw to brush against your leg or side, since the lower guard is retractable, it could catch on your clothing and expose the blade. Be aware of the necessary blade exposures that exist in both the upper and lower guard areas.

When cutting is interrupted, to resume cutting: squeeze the trigger and allow the blade to reach full speed, re-enter the cut slowly and resume cutting.

When cutting across the grain, the fibers of the wood have a tendency to tear and lift. Advancing the saw slowly minimizes this effect. For a finished cut, a cross cut blade or miter blade is recommended.

CUTTING MASONRY/METAL

This tool is not recommended for continuous and general usage with metal or masonry cutoff wheels. If you use your saw for cutting these materials, use the appropriate wheel for the material being cut.

When cutting masonry, do not cut a depth of more than 1/4 inch (6 mm). Make successive passes to achieve desired depth. Apply a light forward pressure. Do not overload motor.

When starting the tool, hold it with both hands.

GENERAL CUTS

Always be sure either hand does not interfere with the

After completing a cut and the trigger has been

Disconnect plug from power source and clean dust from air vents frequently. Metal cutting is done at full depth.

WARNING

lower guard.

sluggish when cutting masonry materials.

WARNING

safe operating speed greater than the “no load RPM” marked on the tool’s nameplate.

speed can fly apart and cause injury.

WARNING

flammable materials.

wheel could ignite these materials.

WARNING

Wet Diamond Wheels.

liquid coolants with this machine may result in electrocution or shock. Use of Dry Diamond Wheels is acceptable.

Disconnect the plug from the power source before making adjustments. Set depth adjustment according to material to be cut. Tilt saw forward with cutting guide notch lined up with the line you’ve drawn. Raise the lower guard, using lift lever and hold the saw by the front and rear handles (Fig. 7).

Clean guards frequently to assure a rapid return of

The lower guard may become

Abrasive Cut Off Wheels must have a maximum

Wheels running over the rated

Do not use the abrasive cut off wheel near

Sparks from the

This machine is not intended to be used with

Using water or other

POCKET CUTS

FIG. 7

LOWER GUARD

LIFT LEVER

LINE

GUIDE

FOOT

With the blade just clearing the material to be cut, start the motor. Gradually lower the back end of saw using the front end of the foot as the hinge point.

WARNING

guard immediately.

the surface being cut, proceed cutting in forward direction to end of cut.

As blade starts cutting the material, release the lower

When the foot rests flat on

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WARNING

Allow blade to come to a

complete stop before lifting

the saw from cut. Also, never pull the saw backward since blade will climb out of the material and KICKBACK will occur.

CUTTING LARGE SHEETS

Large sheets and long boards sag or bend, depending on support. If you attempt to cut without leveling and properly supporting the piece, the blade will tend to bind, causing KICKBACK and extra load on the motor (Fig. 8).

Support the panel or board close to the cut, as shown in (Fig. 9). Be sure to set the depth of the cut so that you cut through the sheet or board only and not the table or work bench. The twoby-fours used to raise and support the work should be positioned so that the broadest sides support the work and rest on the table or bench. Do not support the work with the narrow sides as this is an unsteady arrangement. If the sheet or board to be cut is too large for a table or work bench, use the supporting two-by-fours on the floor and secure.

Turn saw around and finish the cut in the normal manner, sawing forward. If corners of your pocket cut are not completely cut through, use a jigsaw or hand saw to finish the corners.

WRONG

FIG. 8

RIGHT

FIG. 9

The combination blade provided with your saw

RIP CUTS

is for both cross cuts and rip cuts. Ripping is cutting lengthwise with the grain of the wood. Rip cuts are easy to do with a rip fence (Fig. 10). Rip Fence is available as an accessory (not included). To attach fence, insert fence through slots in foot to desired width as shown and secure with the wing nut (not included).

DESIRED

WIDTH OF CUT

RIP FENCE

FIG. 10

When rip cutting large sheets, the rip fence

RIP BOARD GUIDE

may not allow the desired width of cut. Clamp or nail a straight piece of 1" (25 mm) lumber to the sheet as a guide (Fig. 11). Use the right side of the foot against the board guide.

RIP

BOARD

GUIDE

DESIRED

LINE

OF CUT

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FIG. 11

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Maintenance

Service

WARNING

personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard.

recommend that all tool service be performed by a Skil Factory Service Center or Authorized Skil Service Station.

Your Skil tool has been properly lubricated and is ready to use. However it is recommended that the gears be relubricated only with Skil lubricants: No. 80111 (8 oz. tube), No. 80112 (pint) or No. 80113 (1/2 gal. can).

Always check the oil level before using the saw. To check and add oil: Remove plug from power source and place the saw’s foot on a horizontal surface. Remove oil plug using the same wrench used to remove the saw blade. The oil level should never be below bottom threads in the housing. When adding oil, fill until oil starts to run out of oil hole at arrow on housing and replace oil plug.

NOTE: If oil is extra dirty or thick, replace the plug and run the saw for one minute to warm up the oil. Then remove oil plug and turn saw upside down, to remove all oil. Fill housing with kerosene. Replace plug and run for one minute to flush out the gear housing. Drain out the kerosene and add fresh Skil lubricant. With a new saw, change the oil after the first ten hours of use.

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 brushes be examined. The brushes should be free from dust and dirt. Brushes should be replaced when they have worn down to 3/16" in length. The brushes should slide freely in and out of the holders without sticking.

To check brushes: Disconnect plug from power source. Unscrew the brush caps on the

Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized

TOOL LUBRICATION

OIL

PLUG

OIL

LEVEL

CARBON BRUSHES

motor housing and lift out the brushes; note which way they face, so that the brushes can be returned to their original position. Clean the b

rush holder openings with compressed air or

clean cloth and replace the brushes and

caps.

Only genuine Skil replacement brushes specially designed for your tool should be used.

After about 300-400 hours of operation, or at every second brush change, the bearings should be replaced at Skil Factory Service Center or Authorized Skil Service Station. Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy load or very abrasive material cutting) should be replaced at once to avoid overheating or motor failure.

BEARINGS

Cleaning

WARNING

the power supply before cleaning or performing any maintenance.

be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air.

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.

plastic parts.

carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.

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.

Always wear safety goggles when

CAUTION

To avoid accidents always disconnect the tool from

The tool may

Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage

Some of these are: gasoline,

CARE OF BLADES

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