MAINTENANCE
Service
WARNING
cause serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed by a SKIL Factory
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 regreased 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.
Cleaning
WARNING
cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always wear safety goggles when
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.
If the bevel lever loosens during
use, set the tightness of the bevel
lever (Fig.18)
1. Place the bevel lever in the middle position.
2. Loosen the lock screw with a PH2 screw
driver (not included) counter clockwise.
3. Tighten the set screw with a 4mm Allen key
(not included) counter clockwise.
NOTICE: The set screw uses left hand thread.
4. Tighten the lock screw with PH2 screw driver
clockwise.
5. Tighten the bevel lever.
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Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may
result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could
To avoid accidents always disconnect the tool from the power supply
before cleaning or performing any maintenance. The tool may be
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
Fig. 18
Lock Screw
Set Screw
Allen Key
PH2 Screw Driver