Skil 3104 - Maintenance

METAL CUTTING
Non-ferrous metal (without iron content) can be cut
with a general purpose blade .
Ferrous sheet metal
should be cut using a metal cutting blade .
SAWING
TIPS
1 .
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Whenever possible make a few test cuts in scrap
wood to be sure that
the saw is properly
adjusted .
2 .
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When making finish cuts, position the wood so
that
the finished side is up . This will preventthe
finished surface from splintering .
3 .
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Feed wood directly into the saw teeth
. Don't
side load the saw
blade . This is particularly
important when
scrolling .
4 .
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If you are cutting
a
warped
board, position it
with
the concave side DOWN .
5 .
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Never
force the wood into the blade . Let the
saw do
the
work
.
6 .
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When cutting very smal l pieces, use a stick to
push the wood
into the blade .
7 .
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Do not pull material being cut
backward
to
prevent the
blade from jumping OFF the rollers .
8 .
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For maximum accuracy when using
miter gauge,
"favor one side of groove in table .
SELECTION CHART
The following chart provides recom m
end at ions for
blade types,
and speeds based on the type of material
you want to
cut
.
These speeds are recommended
starting points . You should feel free to adjust the
speed up or down to
find
the most
efficient cutting
speed . The adjusting knob is
conveniently referenced
to numbers
from (1)
(low) to
(6) (high) . After you
have determined the best
cutting speed for a specific
material you can
record the reference number for
NOTE : Thick non-ferrous metals may
require oil or
grease on
line
of
cut .
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Maintenance
For
your own safety, turn
switch
"OFF" and remove plug from
power source outlet before
maintaining or lubricating
your saw .
AWARNING
TIRES
Pitch
and sawdust that accumulate on the tires should
be removed
with a stiff brush or scraped off with a
piece of wood . Do not use a sharp knife or any kind
of
solvent
.
When the tires
become wom they should be replaced .
When replacing
the tires, stretch them around the
wheels but do not glue them
on
.
GENERAL
Do
not
allow
pitch to accumulate on the table, blade
insert, blade guides, or thrust rollers . Clean them
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
ammonia . Avoiding use of these and
other types of cleaning agents
will minimize the
possibility of
damage
.
A CAUTION
Apply a thin coat of automobile-type wax on the
table so the wood slides easily
while cutting . Also
apply wax to the inside
surfaces of the trunnion
.
MOTOR
Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from
the motor .
A vacuum hook-up opening is provided
if
you wish
to remove the dust and chips as they are generated .
Plug the vacuum cleaner hose into the hole provided .
See item 7 . on page 6 .
All repairs, electrical or mechanical,
should be attempted only by trained
repairmen . Corttact the nearest Factory Service Cen-
ter or Authorwed Service Station or other competent
repair service . Use only identical
replacement parts,
any other may create a hazard .
AWARNING
LUBRICATION
All of the
BALL
BEARINGS
are packed with grease
at the factory . They require no further lubrication .
However, after six months to one year, depending
upon use, its wise to return your tool to the nearest
Skil
Service
Center
for
the
following :
" Brushes replaced .
" Parts cleaned and inspected .
" Relubricated with fresh lubricant .
*Electrical system tested
.
*All repairs .
future use .
BLADE
MATERIAL SPEED
Wood
High
General Purpose
Plastic
Medium
Blade
Non-Ferrous
Medium
to
Metals
Medium-High
(Aluminum, Zinc)
Wood
High
Scrolling Blade
Plastic Medium
Sheet Metal
Low
to
Medium
Non-Ferrous
Metal Cutting Metals
B lade
DONOTCUT
HARDENED
STEELS
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