Maintenance; Tool Lubrication - Skil 5280 Guide D'utilisation

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.
Bearings
Bearings which 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. 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.
Care of blades
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.
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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,