Skil Skilsaw Instruction Manual - Skil Models 77, 367 & 825 Super Duty Saws Instruction Guides

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SKIL MODELS 77, 367 & 825 SUPER DUTY SAWS

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

  • 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
  • 2. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Do not expose power tool in rain.
  • 3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
  • 4. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or locked-up place—out of the reach of children.
  • 5. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
  • 6. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.
  • 7. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing or jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
  • 8. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Use safety glasses with most tools. Also face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
  • 9. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
  • 10. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or vise to hold work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.
  • 11. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
  • 12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
  • 13. DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use; before servicing; when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
  • 14. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
  • 15. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugged in.
  • 16. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors and so marked.
  • 17. Keep Guards in Place and in Working Order.
  • 18. Keep Blades Sharp,
  • 19. Keep Hands Away from Cutting Area.
  • 20. "WARNING! Electrical repairs should be attempted only by trained repairmen. Contact the nearest SKIL Service Center or other competent repair service."

PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Recommended Minimum Gage for Cord Extensions for Portable Electric Tools
Ampere
Rating
Volts Length of Cord in Feet
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.
Range
8-10 Insport 8018 brig 40r 12 10 8 8 116
10-12 gmob j W16 2114 01 10 8 8 6 6
12-14 verioad 160rl 1210 10 8 6 6 6
14-16 vd da 16 1222 10 8 6 6 4

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Amperage Rating at 120 Volts. 12 000 00 13 ALL MODELS D.C., or A.C. up to 60 Hz.

SAW SAFETY BULES

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

PREPARING THE SAW
CHANGING BLADES

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

ALIGNING SAW FOOT

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.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENTY TO squado sel . NOW BRUDBE .01

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

BEVEL ADJUSTMENT and the test of action

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND A DIOVA BE

SIGHTING) ai dotive sure series on switch is CONTRACT

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

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DEPTH OF CUT

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

RIP CUTS

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.

CROSS CUTS

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.

POCKET CUTS

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

BLADE SELECTION

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.

CUT-OFF WHEELS

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

CARE OF BLADES

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.

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION: The use of any other accessories not specified in this manual could create a bazard

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

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.

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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

  • Belubricated with Fresh Lubricant
  • Electrical System Tested.
  • Replace Brushes
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SKILSAW 77-TYPE 15, 367-TYPE 7, & 825-TYPE 13 POWER SAW

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THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE COMMON TO ALL TYPES
REF.
NO.
PART NAME PART
NO.
REF.
NO.
PART NAME PART
NO.
C 60 50
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
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