Skil 3400 manual Maintaining Your Table Saw, Special Cutting Techniques, Maintenance

Dado cuts should be made in the 90° position only. When using the dado set it will be necessary to remove the Blade Guard and Spreader. USE CAUTION.

1.When dado cutting across the width of the board, use miter gauge to push the board.

2.When dado cutting the length of the board: For edge of the board use set-up in Fig. 44. For width of the board use set-up in Fig. 46.

ALWAYS REPLACE THE BLADE GUARD AND SPREADER WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED DADO CUTTING.

Special Cutting Techniques

This table saw is a highly versatile tool, capable of ! WARNING performing a wide range of highly specialized

cuts that cannot be covered in this manual. Do not attempt to perform cuts not covered in this manual unless you are thoroughly familiar with procedures and fixturing.

See your local library for books on woodworking techniques, such as: The Complete Book of Stationary Power Tool Techniques by R.J. De Christoforo.

Maintaining Your

Table Saw

Maintenance

!WARNING For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before

maintaining or lubricating your saw.

Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside the saw. Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate inside the saw cabinet and the motor. Clean your cutting tools with a Gum and Pitch Remover.

The cord and the tool should be wiped with a dry clean cloth to prevent deterioration from oil and grease.

! WARNING	Certain cleaning agents and solvents can damage
	plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and
household detergents which contain ammonia. Avoiding use of
these and other types of cleaning agents will minimize the
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possibility of damage.

A coat of automobile-type wax applied to the table will help to keep the surface clean and allow workpieces to slide more freely.

If the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.

Make sure the teeth of the ANTIKICKBACK pawls are always sharp. To sharpen:

1.Remove blade guard.

2.Rotate pawl toward rear of spreader so that teeth are above top of spreader.

3.Hold spreader with left hand and place pawl over corner of workbench (Fig. 48).

4.Using a small round file (Smooth Cut) sharpen the teeth.

!WARNING All repairs, electrical or mechanical, should be attempted only by trained repairmen. Contact the

nearest Factory Service Center or Authorized Service Station or other competent repair service. Use only identical replacement parts, any other may create a hazard.

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