maintaining Your flooring Saw
maintenance
For your own safety, turn all switchs “OFF” and remove plug from power
source outlet be oref maintaining or lubricating your saw.
Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside the saw. Fre- quently 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.
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 am monia. Avoiding use of these and other types of cleaning agents will minimize the possibility of damage.
A coat of
If the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.
Make sure the teeth of the
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.
Accessories
Use only recommended accessories. ! WARNING Follow instructions that accompany
accessories. Use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
Troubleshooting
|
|
|
|
|
| ! WARNING | Turn switch “off” and always remove plug from the power source before trouble shooting. | ||
|
|
|
|
|
| TRoUBle |
| pRoBlem | RemeDY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Power cord is not plugged in. | Plug in. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Fuse or circuit breaker tripped. | Replace fuse or reset tripped circuit breaker. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Cord damaged. | Have cord replaced by an Authorized Skil Service Center |
|
|
| or Service Station. | |
| Will not start |
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Trigger switch will not work. | Saw assembly lock knob is engaged or bump switch (ripping |
|
|
| mode power switch) is in ON position. See page 16. | |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Burned out switch. | Have switch replaced by an Authorized Skil Service Center |
|
|
| or Service Station. | |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Extension cord too light or too long. | Replace with adequate cord. |
| Does not come |
|
|
|
| up to speed |
|
|
|
|
| Low house voltage. | Contact your electric company. | |
|
|
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Blade out of balance. | Discard Blade and use different blade, see page 13. |
|
|
|
|
|
excessive vibration |
| Saw not mounted securely to stand or | Tighten all mounting hardware. | |
| workbench. | |||
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Blade bolt not tight. | See “Blade Removal and Installation”, page 13. |
|
|
|
|
|
21.
