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MAINTENANCE
Service
WARNING
WARNING
serious hazard . We recommend that all tool service be performed by a SKIL Factory Service
Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station.
WARNING
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 the brushes
to be examined every two to six months. 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
Always wear safety goggles and dust mask 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.
Develop a regular check to make sure the lower guard is working properly. Clean the lower
guard of any sawdust build up with a damp cloth.
Sawdust will accumulate:
Under the miter table
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Under the base
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In the dust chute
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Between the chip deflector and the blade
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In the upper blade guard
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On the LED shadow light lens
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CAUTION
ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.
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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 cause
If the replacement of the power cord is necessary, this has to be done
by the manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard .
Wear the appropriate personal protection equipment when cleaning the
tool . The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air.
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts . Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
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