Operating/Safety Instructions Consignes d'utilisation/de sécurité ...

SM 1619X04759 11-12_SM 1619X04759 11-12.qxp 11/20/12 2:05 PM Page 14Maintenance! WARNINGTo avoid accidents always dis connect the tool from the power supplybefore cleaning or performing any main tenance.! WARNINGServicePreventive maintenanceperformed by unauthorizedper so n nel may result in misplacing ofinternal wires and components whichcould cause serious hazard. Werecommend that all tool service be performedby a Skil Factory Service Center orAutho rized Skil Service Station.TOOL LUBRICATIONYour Skil tool has been properly lubricated andis ready to use. However it is recommendedthat the gears be relubricated only with Skillubricants: No. 80111 (8 oz. tube).Always check the oil level before using the saw.To check and add oil: Remove plug from powersource and place the saw’s foot on a horizontalsurface with tool set to maximum depth of cut.Remove oil plug/lock button assembly usingthe same wrench used to remove the sawblade. The oil level should never be belowbottom threads in the housing. When addingoil, fill until oil reaches bottom threads of thehousing. Do not over fill. Replace oil plug/lockbutton assembly when finished (Fig. 15).NOTE: If oil is dirty or thick, replace the oilplug/lock button assembly and run the saw forone minute to warm up the oil. Then remove oilplug/lock button assembly and turn saw upsidedown, to remove all oil. Add fresh Skil lubricant.With a new saw, change the oil after the firstten hours of use.FIG. 15OIL PLUG/LOCKBUTTON ASSEMBLYOIL LEVELINSTRUCTIONSCARBON BRUSHESThe brushes and commutator in your tool havebeen engineered for many hours ofdependable service. To maintain peakef ficiency of the motor, we recommend everytwo to six months the brushes be examined.The brushes should be free from dust and dirt.Brushes should be replaced when they haveworn down to 3/16" in length. The brushesshould slide freely in and out of the holderswithout sticking.To check brushes: Disconnect plug frompower source. Unscrew the brush caps on themotor housing and lift out the brushes; notewhich way they face, so that the brushes canbe returned to their original position. Toreplace the blade side brush the tool needs tobe set to minimum depth of cut. Clean thebrush holder openings with com pressed air ora clean cloth and replace the brushes andcaps.Only genuine Skil replacement brushesspecially designed for your tool should beused.BEARINGSBearings which become noisy (due to heavyload or very abrasive material cut ting) shouldbe replaced at once to avoid overheating ormotor failure.CleaningThe tool may be cleaned most effectively withcompressed dry air. Always wear safetygog gles when cleaning tools withcompressed air.Ventilation openings and switch levers mustbe kept clean and free of foreign matter. Donot at tempt to clean by inserting pointedobjects through openings.Certain cleaning agents! CAUTIONand sol vents damageplastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,carbon tetrachlo ride, chlo rinated cleaningsolvents, ammonia and house hold detergentsthat contain ammonia.-14-