BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR TOOL TO A POWER SOURCE
KILSAW
Be sure you have read all safety rules and understand all the instructions in this manual for safe operation of the tool.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your electric tool is precision built and manufactured to satisfy the highest standards. For maximum performance, long tool life, and your safety, follow these instructions carefully.
VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY to the user-as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The tool is equipped with an approved three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding-type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. If your unit is for use on less than 150 volts, it has a plug that looks like Fig. "A". If it is for use on 150-250 volts, it has a plug that looks like Fig. "D".
An adapter, Fig. "B" and "C" is available for connecting Fig. "A" plugs to two-prong receptacles, (see Note). The green-colored rigid ear, lug, etc., extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as to properly grounded outlet box. No adapter is available for Fig. "D" plugs.
Ampere
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120 V
240 V |
25 Ft.
50 Ft. |
50 Ft.
100 Ft. |
100 Ft.
200 Ft. |
150 Ft.
300 Ft. |
200 Ft.
400 Ft. |
250 Ft.
500 Ft. |
300 Ft. | |
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Amperage Rating at 120 Volts. 12 000 00 13 ALL MODELS D.C., or A.C. up to 60 Hz.
1. Disconnect the plug before changing blades, or before inspecting adjusting or lubricating the saw. 2. Raise the lower guard only with the safety handle. 3. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open condition. 5. Do not run the saw while carrying it at your side. 6 Secure wood before sawing never hold pieces in your hand or across your knee. 7. If guiding saw with two hands, keep second hand on top handle, not near blade. 8. Before making cut, be sure depth and bevel adjusting nuts are tight and secure. 9. Always be sure that electric cord is positioned away from line of cut, both from above
CAUTION: Always disconnect the plug before changing blades. clockwise. Stud has left hand thread. 3. Mount blade with much as possible with fingers, then apply wrench and tighten stud to point of slight resistance.
Removing Saw Blade
during normal use, tighten adjustments each time you mount a blade on your saw
When you adjust the blade stud properly, the cluth perextra 1/4 to 1/2 turn if the blade meets excessive resistprotects saw components lessens "kickback" by letting motor gears and shaft stop less abruptly if blade should bind or jam to a stop.
This "Vari-Torque" feature permits you to adjust bl to your requirement.
The blade quards are for your protection. Keep them clean and in free operation. The lower guard is a telescoping guard that
CAUTION: Always be certain that the lower guard is working properly before operating the saw. Check the lower guard to insure that it engages the rubber stop on the upper guard.
If guard does not work freely: 1. Remove blade, 2. Blow out or remove all excess sawdust with a soft cloth or brush. 3. If guard still does not operate properly, check spring for proper any saw on which blade guards are not working properly
WARNING: Never grasp the lower guard at any place but the safety lift handle
For accurate cutting, the side of the foot must be parallel to the blade. Check alignment with carpenter's square. 1. Disblade, 6. Check alignment with side of the foot. If badly out of line, send the saw to your service center, listed on the back cover, for repair.
To adjust for depth, set the foot on the edge of the material with the blade hanging over the edge. 1. Lift up on depth adjustment lever. 2. Hold back end of foot down and lift up depth of cut. 3. Tighten lever. HTIN 2.00T MATMAM St
Your new saw cuts any angle from 0° to 45°. To regulate bevel adjustment, set the foot on the edge of the material as up desired graduation on quadrant with arrow on bevel indicator. Tighten lever and try your first cut on a piece of scrap material to see if you have the right angle.
The front edge of the foot is notched to provide sighting points. The saw can be guided accurately along marked lines of the work, for both 0° and 45° cuts. When sighting points pass beyond the work, the line can still be seen in front of
Sighting Notches
The proper depth of cut is important in cutting thin materials such as sheets of plywood, wood veneer, plastic and nonferrous metals. Selection of blade is important but even the right blade may fail in cutting some thin materials if the blade is not set for the proper depth of cut. Experiment with the depth of cut, trying shallower cuts first and then proceeding to deeper ones.
In general, a shallow depth of cut works best on thin materials because on a shallow cut: 1. Teeth tend to "mill" work from the edge rather than "impacting" it sharply from below. 2. More teeth are actually in the cut at all times with their tips in contact with work. 3. A shallow depth of cut for thin materials produces less vibration, giving a smoother cut with less chipping of top surface. But do not assume that minimum depth of cut is best for all thin materials. Experiment.
When cutting thick materials such as common framing lumber maximum depth of cut results in faster cutting and places less load upon the saw. CAUTION: Always disconnect the plug before making any adjustments
Minimum Depth Adjustment Bip Fence Set for Cut
Cutting With Grain—Long lengths of lumber can be ripped by following a scribed line with the sighting notch on the foot or by using a rip fence which is optional at extra cost. The adjustable rip fence makes ripping easier and more accurate. It eliminates measuring and marking the material and is especially useful for making repetitive cuts.
After setting the rip fence to the width of cut desired, tighten the set screw firmly.
Cutting Cross Grain—To start a cut, rest the front edge of the foot on the work without letting the blade contact it. Line up the sighting notch of the foot with the marked line to be cut. Hold the handle firmly and squeeze the trigger switch. Allow the blade to reach full speed, then guide the saw into the work with light, but steady pressure. Do not force. Keep your right arm in line with the blade
When the cut is finished, release the switch before lifting the saw from the work.
To make pocket cuts, the blade should be set to the maximum cutting depth. 1. With switch off, rest front edge of saw on work. 2. Line up sighting notch with line of cut. 3. Lift lower blade guard with safety handle. Be sure switch is still off and that teeth of blade do not touch work. 4. Start motor and, using front edge of foot as a pivot, lower saw until cuts through work and foot rests flat. 5. Release safety handle to drop lower guard and follow line of cut. 6. Turn saw around to make a short cutback. Never pull saw backward in the cut while motor is running, this will avoid the danger of a kickback.
Lining-up for Pocket Cuts
No one blade can be efficient on all cutting jobs. Different materials and results desired require specially designed blades. With the proper blade your SKIL Power Saw can cut many materials.
SKIL Safety Cut-Off Wheels are abrasive discs used for outting and scoring metal, concrete, asbestos cement, tile and other stone and masonry materials. Several types of these wheels are available. For best results, select proper type for material being cut. NOTES: Do not use any cut-off wheel beyond its rated speed. Check catalog RPM against safe wheel speed. Never try to cut thru thick material in one try, make a series of shallow cuts that gradually deepen to the cut desired. SKIL safety wheels are suitable for heavy duty jobs. Special reinforcing resists breaking or chipping if the wheel is twisted or pushed too hard.
Mount cut-off wheels on saw arbor same as steel blades. Be sure that arbor hole metal insert faces toward saw. Tighten blade stud firmly. Start saw before wheel touches work and maintain a slow but firm pressure while cutting. Guide saw straight through work—do not twist or tilt saw as wheel may break or bind
Gum and wood pitch harden on the blade and slow it down. Remove with hot water or kerosene
SKIL Blades are made of finest alloy steel, designed to operate with maximum efficiency on portable electric saws. The best blade cannot work efficiently and will overload the tool if not kept sharp. Extra blades should be kept on hand so that an efficient sutting edge is always available while dull blades are sharpened.
Unless the SKIL Power Saw owner is experienced in blade sharpening, he should no more than touch up blades. After several touch-ups the blades should be sharpened and refitted by a professional saw sharpener. SKIL service centers maintain a blade exchange service.
CAUTION: The use of any other accessories not specified in this manual could create a bazard
Preventive maintenance of your Skil Saw is very easy. There are just 3 simple steps below to follow:
1. CLEANING: Occasionally wipe the cord to prevent deterioration from oil and grease.
Clean the vent holes out with compressed air. If compressed clean yent holes with a brush This will keep motor cool and add to motor life
2 LUBRICATION: SKIL lubricants are specially compounded to give maximum protection under a wide variety of operating conditions and temperatures. Use only SKIL
No. 264 (pint) No. 267 (1/2 gal. can)
Always check the oil level before using the saw. To check and add oil: 1. Set saw on its foot with blade overhanging edge of work 2 Remove oil plug using same wrench used to remove saw blade, 3. Oil level should never be below bottom threads in housing, 4. When adding oil, fill until the plug, and run the saw for one minute to warm up the oil. Remove the oil plug and turn saw upside down to remove all oil. Fill housing with kerosene. Replace plug and the kerosene and add fresh SKIL lubricant. With a new saw change the oil after the first ten hours of use
3. MOTOR BRUSHES: Check motor brushes often and keep them free from dust and dirt. Brushes should be replaced mowhen they have worn down to 3/16" in length. The brushes should always slide freely in the brush holders without ensticking. To check brushes: 1 Disconnect cord from outlet 2. Unscrew one of the brush cans on the motor bousing brush can be returned to it's original position, 4. Clean the brush holder opening with compressed air or a clean cloth 5. Replace the brush and cap. 6. Unscrew the other brush cap, and repeat the above operation. When the brushes need replacing, you should return your saw to the neares SKIL Service Center for the following
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THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE COMMON TO ALL TYPES | ||||||||
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PART NAME |
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1 | BEARING COVER | 23313 | 45 | FIELD-SEE ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST | 1 11 | THE FOLLOWING PARTS APPLY | ONLY TO TYPES | INDICATED |
2 | WASHER | 23331 | 46 | TERMINAL (5) | 63 | 145 45 | ||
3 | LOCK PIN BUSHING | 23324 | 47 | BRUSH CLIP (2) | 23081 | REF. PART NAME | 77-T15 367-1 | 7 825-112 |
4 | FLAT WASHER | 25067 | 48 | LOADING SPRING WASHER | 4459 | And and a state of the second | ||
5 | FOCK BIN CHARGENERITS | 23387 | 49 | BALL BEARING | 18299 | 88 SCREW (2) | 27140 3038 | 50 23374 |
6 | SNAP RING | 23340 | 50 | SCREW (4) | 315380 | 89 • OUTER WASHER | 27130 206 | 34 27130 |
7 | SPRING | 23394 | 51 | SCREW (4) | 315765 | 90 MOTOR HOUSING | 315277 3152 | 92 315278 |
8 | FLAT WASHER | 17016 | 52 | SWITCH | 315282 | 91 SCREW (4) | 27139 271 | 39 2/13/ |
9 | "O" RING | 15726 | . 53 | SCREW+(Ground to Housing) | - 69260 | 92 • INNER WASHER | 27131 234 | 36 2/131 |
10 | SELF LOCKING NUT | 71144 | 54 | CORD & PLUG-SEE ELECTRICAL PAR | TS LIST | 93 UPPER GUARD | 27121 2/1 | 20 27122 |
11 | BALL BEARING | 17875 | 55 . | STRAIN RELIEF | 5970 | 94 FOOT ASSEMBLY | 2/150 3012 | 55 2/154 |
12 | SPACER | 23332 | 56 | SET SCREW (2) | 1138 | 95 FOOT HINGE | 13599 135 | 13546 |
13 $ | WORM & SAW SHAFT ASSY | 2/155 | 57 | BRUSH & SPRING (2) | 23953 | 96 BRACKET | 13606 136 | 16 13543 |
14 | LOCKWASHER (2) | 306355 | 58 | BRUSH CAP (2) | 306278 | 97 REAR SUPPORT BRKT ASSY | 27156 . 3062 | /4. 2/165 |
15 | SCREW (2) | 2/163 | 59 | STUD | 315286 | 98 LOWER GUARD | 31528/ 3152 | 38 315289 |
16 | WASHER | 23385 | 3 60 | PLUG BUTTON | 9223 | a har a | ||
17 | OIL PLUG | 23384 | 61 | GASKET | 23334 | P AR | 10/1201 | |
18 | SCREW | 27040 | 02 | BEAKING PLATE | 23311 | Contraction of the second | 198 | pres . |
19 | CAP SCREW | 2/108 | 03 | OIL SEAL | 25245 | SPECIAL NOTES | 1671.6912 | |
20 | SCREW (S) | 202055 | 04 | SPRING CHARD BLATE | 23414 | 1 11 and same | ||
21 | SCREW (A) | 27002 | 00 | GUARD PLATE | 23325 | * OPTIONAL : #315774 CORD V | ITH TWIST LOCK | LUG. |
22- | SCREW (4) | 27002 | 60 | LEVER ASSEMBLE (2) | 13378 | A MATCHER CET (DEC $10) | ||
220 | TOPHANDLE | 315283 | 40 | LEVED DETAINED (2) | 14051 | MAICHED SEI (KEF. "13) | ||
24 | REARING RETAINER | 23333 | 40 | NUIT (2) | 12559 | . TO CONVERT TO 5/8" ROUN | ID ARBOR USE: | |
25 | BALL BEARING (2) | 24748 | - 70 - | SCREW (2) | 67123 | 20636 OUTER WA | SHER | |
26 | SFAL COLLAR | 23330 | 71 | RIVFT | 13548 | #23407 INNER WA | SHER | |
27 | OIL SEAL | 1867 | 72 | FLAT WASHER (2) | 9722 | OSHA WASHER SET #73482 FC | DR USE WITH CUTO | FF WHEELS, |
28 | LOCKWASHER | 27169 | 73 | CARRIAGE BOLT | 16325 | |||
29 | GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY | 315281 | 74 | RIVET (2) | 13547 | 2 | 1/// ** 75 | |
30 | SPRING STUD | 23337 | 75 | FLAT WASHER (2) | 13595 | . 90 | 76 44 | |
31 | EXPANSION CHAMBER | 23335 | 76 | HINGE PIN | 3212 | |||
32 | COVER PLATE | 23336 | 77 | LIFT LEVER | 315291 | ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST | ||
33 | SCREW (4) | 23399 | 78 | RIVET (2) | 315290 | 28 | ||
34 | COLLAR | 23328 | 79 | SNAP RING | 18268 | La Con 25 | ||
35 | LOCK DISC | 23327 | 80 | SAW BLADE STUD | 50 | 22 | 0000 | |
36 | BALL BEARING | 166 | 81 | ROLL PIN | 18921 | ITPED VOLTE ANN | ATURE FIELD | CURU |
37 | LOADING SPRING WASHER | 4521 | 82 | HANDLE COVER-RIGHT | 315279 | 77-115 115 300 | 303636 | ★ 302817 |
38 | SCREW | 27034 | 83 | SPACER (4) | 315274 | 230 300 | 303638 | 302818 |
39 | FLAT WASHER | ROEN (4341E 01 | 84 | CORD CLAMP | 3719 | 367-17 115 30 | 3806 303644 | 302817 |
40 | RUBBER BUMBER | 4336 E 1 | 85 | HANDLE COVER-LEFT | 315280 | 825-113 100 30 | 923 305662 | 302817 |
41 | SPACER | COB 23329 981 | 86 | BRUSH HOLDER (2) | 306277 | 115 30 | 922 305661 | 302817 |
42 | SCREW (4) | 300129 | 230 30. | 924 305663 | 302818 | |||
43 | ARMATURE-SEE ELECTRICAL PARTS | LIST 00010 | C. Lander | |||||
44 | FAN | 23318 | ||||||
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