MAINTENANCE
Service
WARNING
WARNING
cause serious hazard.
Service Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station.
Tool Lubrication
Your SKIL tool has been properly lubricated 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
dependable service. To maintain peak efficiency of the motor, we recommend every two to six
months the brushes be examined. Only genuine SKIL replacement brushes specially designed
for your tool should be used.
Bearings
Bearings that become noisy (due to heavy load or very abrasive material cutting) should be
replaced at once to avoid overheating or motor failure.
Cleaning
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.
Storage
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents.
EXTENSION CORDS
WARNING
used. This will prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power or overheating. Grounded tools
must use 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
To avoid accidents always disconnect the tool from the power supply
before cleaning or performing any maintenance .
Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may
result in misplacing internal wires and components, which could
We recommend that all tool service be performed by a SKIL Factory
To avoid accidents always disconnect the tool from the power supply
before cleaning or performing any maintenance .
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts .
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with adequate size conductors
that is capable of carrying the current necessary for your tool must be
Always wear safety goggles when
The tool may be
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