Skil 3104 User manual

Operating

Guide

SKIL



10"

Band

Saw

Model 3104

IMPORTANT=

Read

Before

Using



SKIL

CORPORATION



SUBSIDIARY

EMERSON

ELECTRIC

Emerson

4801

W .

PETERSON

AVENUE

CHICAGO,

60646

AWARNING

"READ

ALL

INSTRUCTIONS"

Failure

the

SAFETY

RULES

listed

BELOW,

and

other

basic

safety

precautions,

may

result

serious

personal

injury

General

Safety

Rules

Work

Area

KEEP

WORK

AREAS

CLEAN

Cluttered

areas

and

benches

invite

accidents

*AVOID

DANGEROUS

ENVIRONMENT

Don't

use

power

tools

damp

wet

locations

Keep

work

area

well

lit

not

expose

power

tools

rain

not

use

tool

presence of

flammable

liquids

gases

KEEP

CHILDREN

AWAY

not

let

visitors

contact

tool

extension

cord

All

visitors

should

kept

away from

work

area

MAKE

WORKSHOP

KID-PROOF-with

padlocks,

master

switches,

or by

removing

starter

keys

Personal

Safety

STAY

ALERT

Watch

what

you

are

doing

Use

common

sense

not

operate

tool

when

you

are

tired

KEEP

GUARDS

PLACE

working

order,

and

proper

adjustment

and

alignment

*DON'T

OVERREACH

Keep

proper

footing

and

balance

all

times

*DISCONNECTTOOLS

When

not

use

;

before

servicing

;

when

changing

blades,

bits,

cutters,

etc

*REMOVE

ADJUSTING

KEYS

AND

WRENCHES

Form

habit

checking

to see

that

keys and

adjusting

wrenches

are

removed

from

tool

before

turning

NEVER

STAND

ONTOOL

Serious

injury

could

occur

the

tool

tipped

the

cutting

tool

accidentally

contacted

AVOID

ACCIDENTAL

STARTING

sure switch

OFF

when

plugged

USE

RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES

Consult

the

owner's

manual

for

recommended

accessories

the

instructions

that

accompany

the

accessories

The

use

improper

accessories

may

cause

hazards

*DRESS

PROPERLY

not

wear

loose

clothing

jewelry

They

can

caught

moving

parts

Rubber

gloves

and

non-skid

footwear

are

recommendedwhen

working

outdoors

Wear

protective

hair

covering to

contain

long

hair

ALWAYS

USE

SAFETY

GLASSES

Also

use

face

dust

mask

cutting

operation

dusty

Everyday

eye-

glasses

only have

impact

resistant

lenses,

they

are

NOT

safety

glasses

All

repairs

electrical

mechanical

should

attempted

only

train-

repairmen

Contact

the

nearest

Skil

Factory

Service

Center,

Authorized

Skil

Service Station

other

competent

repair

service

Use

only

Skil

replacement

parts,

any

other

may

create

hazard

AWARNING

"SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS"

Page 2

*CHECK

DAMAGED

PARTS

Before

further

use

the

tool, a

guard

other

part that

damaged

should

carefully

checked

determine

that

will

operate

properly

and

perform

its

intended

function

Check

for

alignment

moving

parts,

binding

moving

parts,

breakage

parts,

mounting,

and any

other

conditions

that

may

affect

its

operation

guard

other

part that

damaged

should

properly

re-

paired

or replaced

Have

defective

switches

replaced

not

use

tool

switch

does

not

turn

off

Tool

Use

DON'T

FORCE

TOOL

will

the

job

better

and

safer at

the

rate for

which

was

designed

"USE

THE

RIGHT

TOOL

Don't

force small

tool

attachment

the

job

heavy-duty

tool

Don't

use

tool

for

purpose

not

intended--for

example

;

don't

use

circular

saw

for

cutting

tree

limbs

logs

SECURE

WORK

Use clamps

vise

hold

work

It's

saferthan

using

your

hand and

frees

both hands

operate

tool

DIRECTION

FEED

Feed

work

into

blade

cutter

against

the

direction

rotation

the

blade

cutter

only

NEVER

LEAVE

TOOL

RUNNING

UNATTENDED

Turn

power

off

Don't

leave

tool

until

comes

to a

complete

stop

Tool

Care

"DONOT

ALTER

MISUSE

TOOL

These

tools

are

precision

built

Any

alteration

or modification

not

specified

misuse

and

may

result

dangerous

condition

AVOID

GASEOUS

AREAS

not

operate

electric

tools

gaseous

explosive

atmospheres

Motors

these

tools

normally

spark,

and

the

sparks

might

ignite

fumes

MAINTAIN

TOOLS

WITH

CARE

Keep

tools

sharp

and

clean

for

better

and

safer

performance

instructions

for

lubricating

and

changing

accessories

Inspect

tool

cords

periodically

and

damaged,

have

repaired

authorized

service

facility

Inspect

exten-

sion

cords

periodically

and

replace

damaged

Keep

handles

dry,

clean

and

free

from

oil

and

grease

Before

connecting

the

tool

power

source

(receptacle,

outlet,

etc

sure

the

voltage

supplied

the

same

that

specified

the

nameplate

the

tool

power

source

with

voltage greater

than

that

specified

for

the

tool

can

result

SERIOUS

INJURY

the

user-as

well

damage

the

tool

doubt,

NOT

PLUG

THE

TOOL

Using

power

source

with

voltage

less

than

the

nameplate

rating

harmfu'

the

motor

AWARNING

Tool

Safety

Rules

For your

own

safety,

not

attempt

operate

your

band

saw

until

completely

assembled

and

installed

according

the

instructions

. . .

and

until

you

read

and

understand

the

following

WARNING

"GENERAL

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

See

Page

TOOL

RULES

...

... . .

. . . .

. .

See

Page

GETTING

KNOW

YOUR

BAND

SAW

See

Page

OPERATIONS

. .

.......

. .

. . .

See Page

ADJUSTMENTS

. . .

.......

See

Pages

&13

MAINTENANCE

. .

. . . .

See

Page

Stability

Saw

YOUR

BAND

SAW

MUST

BOLTED

SECURELY

STAND

WORK

BENCH

addition,

there

any tendency

for

the

band saw

tip

over

move

during

certain

operations

such

cutting

long

heavy

boards,

bolt

your

band saw

stand

work-

bench

the

floor

Location

This

band saw

intended

for

indoor

use

only

Protection

Eyes,

Hands,

Face,

Ears,

Body

Wear

safety

goggles

and

face

shield

operation

dusty

Wear

ear

plugs

muffs

during

extended

periods

operation

not

wear

gloves

roll

long

sleeves

above

the

elbow

not cut

pieces

material

too

small

hold

hand

Avoid

awkward

hand

positions

where

sudden

slip

could cause

hand

move

into

the

blade

Never

turn

your

band

saw

"ON"

before

clearing

the

table

all

Objects

(tools,

scraps

wood,

etc

except

for the

workpiece

and

feed

support

devices

for

the

operation

planned

Make

sure

the

blade

runs

downward

toward

the

table

Always

adjust

tracking

wheel

correctly

that

the

blade

does

not run

off the

wheels

Always

adjust

blade

tension

correctly

ALWAYS

adjust

the

upper

blade guide

and

blade

guard

just

clear

the

workpiece

protect

the

operator,

keep

blade

breakage

minimum,

and

provide

maximum

support

for

blade

Page

When

cutting

a large

piece

material,

make

sure

supported

table

height

Hold

the

work

firmly

against

the

table

not

feed

the

material

too

fast

while

cutting

Only

feed

the

material

fast

enough

that

the

blade

will

cut

Keep

fingers

away

from

the

blade

Use

caution

when

cutting

off

material

which

irreg-

ular

cross section

which

could

pinch

the

blade

before

the cut

completed

piece

molding

for

example

must

lay

flat

the

table

and not be

permitted

to rock

while

being

cut

Use

caution

when

cutting

off

round

material

such

dowel

rods, or

tubing,

They

have

tendency

roll

while

being

cut

causing

the

blade

to "bite"

Always

use

"V"

block,

clamp

round

material

miter

gauge

When

backing

the

workpiece,

the

blade

may

bind

the

cut

. . .

this

usually

caused

sawdust

clogging

the cut

because

the

blade

comes

out

the

guides

this

happens

Turn

off

the

band

saw

. . .

remove

plug

from

power

source

outlet

...

remove

cover

from

band

saw

Insert

screwdriver

wedge

the cut

rotate the

wheels

hand

while

backing

the

workpiece

Never

leave

the

band

saw

work

area

with

the

power

on,

before

the

machine

has

come

to a

complete

stop,

without

removing

and

storing

the

switch

key

Never

operate

band

saw

with

cover

removed

not

perform

layout,

assembly,

setup

work

the

table

while

the

cutting

tool

rotating

Turn

saw

"off"

and

remove

plug

from power

supply

outlet

before

installing

or removing an

accessory

attachment

Should

any

part of

this

band

saw be

missing,

bent,

fail

any way,

any

electrical

component

fail

perform

properly,

shut

off

power

switch

and remove

plug

from

power

supply

outlet

Replace

damaged,

missing,

and/or

failed

parts

before

resuming

opera-

tion

Think

Safety

combination

operator

common

sense

and

alertness

whenever

the

band

saw

operation

not

allow

familiarity

(gained



from

frequent

use

your band

saw)

become commonplace

Always

remember

that

careless fraction

second

sufficient

inflict

severe

injury

AWARNING

Double

Insulated

Tools

Double

Insulated

Tools

With

Two-Prong

Plugs

Your

new

SKI

tool

equipped

with a

two

wire

cord

andtwo

prong

plug

which

can

be used

standard

120

Volt

outlets

grounding

the

tool

necessary

The

housing

AWARNING

Replace

damaged

worn

cords

immediately

The

table

shows

the

correct

size

use,

depending

cord

length

and

nameplate

amperage

rating

tool

doubt,

use the

heavier

gauge

under

sized

cord

will

cause

drop

line

voltage,

resulting

loss

power

and

over-heating

NOTE

The

smaller

the

gauge

number,

the

heavier

the

cord

(Extension

Cords

are

available)

Contents

Page

dielectric

material

This

helps

protect

you

case of

failure

the

standard

functional

insulation

within

the

electrical

system

This

tool

intended

for

residential

use

only

When

servicing

use

only

identical

replacement

parts

Extension Cords

Use

damaged

cords

can

shock,

burn

electrocute

Recommended

Minimum

Gauge

for

Cord

Extensions

Extension

Cords



for

Portable

Electric

Tools

IMPORTANT

:Your

Band

Saw's

Preset

the

factory

for

1/4"

woodcutting

blade

(included)

thrust

roller

tracking

adjustment

shouldbe

necessary

your

inital

use

with

this

blade

GENERAL

SAFETY

RULES

.........

Attaching

The

Blade

........................

TOOLSAFETY

RULES

...........

..........

Tracking

The

Blade

....

. .

.....

. .

........

DOUBLE

INSULATED

TOOLS&

EXTENSION

CORDS

. .

Preparing

The

Table

..................

. .

UNPACKING

CONTENTS

....

. .

............

OPERATION

........

. .

...

.. . .

. .

List

Loose

Parts

....

. .

.............

Pre-Operation

Check

List

. .

...

. . . .

. .

Tools

Needed

...........

.................

Using

Your

Band

Saw

....

. .

.......

.. ....

GETTING

KNOWYOUR

BAND

SAW

............

Sawing

Tips

......

....

. .

........ .

. .

. . .

Guide

Bar

Lock

Knob

. .

.............

MAINTENANCE

......

. .

........

. .

Thrust

Roller

Adjustment

.........

..........

Table

Lock

Knob

.......

. .

.........

ACCESSORIES

....

.....

........ .

. .

Tilt

Scale

................

...........

Trouble

Shooting

...

.......

. .

...

. .

....

Blade Guides

. .

...........

. .

............

ADJUSTMENTS

.......

...

. .

. . .

. .

Tracking

Adjustment

Knob

....

..... .

......

Adjusting

Lower

Blade Guides

................

Vacuum

Cleaner

Hook-Up

...

................

Adjusting

Lower

Thrust

Roller

.............

. .

Miter

Gauge

Miter

Gauge

Extension

.............

Adjusting

Upper

Blade

Guide

Assembly

........

. .

Ripping

Slot

Housing

Cover

Latches

.............

Adjusting

Upper

Blade Guides

...........

. .

On-Off Switch

........

. .

.............

Variable

Speed

Control

. .

............

Adjusting

Upper

Thrust

Roller

..........

......

Adjusting

The

Table

Square

Blade

...

.......

ASSEMBLY

.......

. .

...

. .

......

Mounting

Band

Saw

Workbench

. .

7Warranty

. .

.............

. .

Installing

Upper

and

Lower

Thrust

Rollers

. .

......

Wire

Gauge

Chart

Rams

Cord

Length

Feet

plate

120V

25 50 100 150

Amps

240V

50 100 200

300

5-6

18 16 14 12

18 16 12

8-10

10-12

14 10

12-14

Unpacking

Contents

tents

Model

3104

Band

Saw

shipped

complete

one

carton

Separate

all

parts

from

packing

materials

and

check

each

one

with

the

illustration

and

the

list

Loose

Parts

make

certain

all

items

are

accounted

for,

before

discarding

any

packing

material

any

parts

are

missing,

not

attempt

assemble

the

band

saw, plug

the

power

cord

turn

the

switch

until

the

missing

parts

are

obtained

and

are

installed

correctly

AWARNING

For

your

own

safety,

never

connect

plug

power

source

outlet

until

all

assembly

steps

are

complete,

and you

have

read

and

understand

the

safety

and

operational

instruc-

tions

Packages

miscellaneous

small

parts

consisting

of the

following

KEY



PART

NAME



QTY

MEDIUM



.-°



MEDIUM

PHILLIPS

SCREWDRIVER

5/32

inch

HEX

WRENCH

1/2

inch

OPEN

WRENCH

SMALL

COMBINATION

SQUARE

Tools

Needed

For

Assembly

SCREWDRIVER

1/2

inch

SOCKET,

EXTENSION

AND

RATCHET

Page 5

SHOULD

GAP

OVERLAP

HERE

WHEN

SQUARE

FLIPPED

OVER

DOTTED

POSITION

COMBINATION

SQUARE

MUST

TRUE

STRAIGHT

EDGEOF

BOARD

3/4"

THICK

THIS

EDGE

MUST

DRAW

LIGHT

LINE



PERFECTLY

STRAIGHT

BOARD

ALONG

THIS

EDGE

MITER

GAUGE

. .

............ .

... 1

BLADE

GUARD

....

...... ..

. . .

. .

BLADEINSERT

....

...... ....

. .

. 1

THRUST

ROLLER

. .

.......

. .

MITER

GAUGE

SCREW

. .

BLADE

. .

......... ..

. .

...

MITER

GAUGE

EXTENSION

. .

......

...

HOUSI

COVER

LOWER

BLADE

GUIDES

UNDER

TABLE



LOWER

THRUST

ROLLER

ADJUSTMENT

UNDER

TABLE

Getting

Know

Your

Band

Saw

ON/OFF

SWITCH



GUIDE

BAR

LOCK

KNOB

...

The

upper

blade

guides

should

just

clear

the

workpiece

while

cutting

Always

adjust the

upper guide

assembly

and

lock

the

guide

bar

tightening

the

guide

bar

lock

knob

before

turning

the

band saw



THRUST

ROLLER

ADJUSTMENT

...

Turning

the

adjustment

screw

moves

the

thrust

roller

out

support

the

blade

from

the

rear

while

cutting



TABLE

LOCK

KNOB



Turning

the

knob

allows

the

table

tilted

and

locks

place



TILT

SCALE

. .

Shows

degree

table

tilted



BLADE

GUIDES



Supports

the

blade

and

keeps

from

twisting

during

operation

adjustment

necessary

when

blades are

changed

replaced

TRACKING

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

...

The

blade

can be

tracked

turning

the

tracking

adjustment

knob

clockwise

or counter-clockwise

until

the

blade

runs

the

approximate

center

the

tires



VACUUM

HOOK-UP



your band saw

equipped

with

vacuum

hook-up

for

convenient

sawdust

removal

(See

Maintenance/Motor

Page

MITER

GAUGE

EXTENSION

TILT

SCALE



MITER

GAUGE

head

locked

position

desired

angle

for

crosscutting

mitering

tightening

the

lock

knob

ALWAYS

LOCK

SECURELY

WHEN

USE

Page

VACUUM

HOOK-UP

GUIDE

BAR

LOCK

KNOB

Notches

are

provided

the

miter

gauge

for

attaching

AUXILIARY

FACING

make

easier

cut

long

pieces

positive

facing

does

not

interfere

with

the

proper

operation

the

saw-blade

guard

Select

suitable

piece

smooth

straight

wood

drill

two

holes

through

and

attach

with

two

flat

head

screws

NOTE

When

bevel

crosscutting,

attach facing

that

extends

the

right

the

miter

gauge

and

use the

miter

gauge

the

groove

the

right

the

blade

MITER

GAUGE

EXTENSION

Notches

provided

the

miter

gauge

are

also

for

attaching

the

miter

gauge

extension

Place

extension

over

miter

gauge

and

snap

place

shown

The

miter

gauge

extension

allows

you

to lower the

blade

guard

within

1/8" of the

material to

cut

without

any

interference

from

the

blade

guard

RIPPING

SLOT

...

Place

miter

gauge

ripping

slot

desired

width

and

tighten

screw

rip

scale

provided

for

reference

HOUSING

COVER

LATCHES



There

are

seven

latches

remove

the

housing

cover

release

latches,

place

your

index

finger

one

end

the

latch

and

gently

lift

the

other

end

with

your

thumb

lock

the

latch,

press

down

until

the

open

end

the

latch

snaps

securely

over

the

locking

tab

Always

make

sure

the

latches

are

securely

snapped

before

turning

the

saw

MOUNTING

BAND

SAWTO

WORKBENCH

Drill



(2)

3/8"

dia

holes

through

workbench

Assembly

Your

band

saw

be used

permanent

location,

must

fastened

securely

firm

supporting

surface

such

as a

workbench

When

mounting

workbench,

holes

should

drilled

through

supporting

surface

the

workbench

using

dimensions

illustrated

Before

mounting

your band

saw,

sure

you

have

access to

all

sides

for

assembly

and

adjustments

Release

the

latches

that

secure the

band

saw

cover

Loosen

table

lock

knob,

tilt

table

PRESS

COVER

RELEASE

BUTTON

and

REMOVE

COVER

Leg

and

'must

bolted

securely using

5/16"

diameter

machine

screws,

lockwashers,

and

5/16"

hex

nuts

Bolts

must

sufficient

length to

accommodate

legs

saw, washers,

hex

nuts,

and

thickness

supporting

surface

Locate

and

mark

holes

where

band

saw

to be

mounted

Page 7



ON-OFFSWITCH

...

The

On-Off

Switch

has

red

locking

lever

which

included

switch

THIS

FEATURE

INTENDED

PREVENT

UNAUTHORIZED

AND

POSSIBLE

HAZARD-

OUS

USE

CHILDREN

AND

OTHERS

UNLOCK

switch

insert

LEVER

turn

machine

lift

END

LEVER

position

LOCKING

LEVER

SWITCH



turn

machine

OFF

PUSH

lever

down

OFF

position

Never

leave

the

saw

until

the

cutting

tool

has

come

complete

stop



LOCK

switch

off

position

remove

LEVER

3/B"

DIA

REMOVE

LEVER

LOCK

SWITCH

WARNING

After

removing

locking lever

awavs

check

see

that

the

switch

latched

OFF

position



VARIABLE

SPEED

CONTROL

...

The

band

saw

equipped

with

variable

speed

control

dial for

greater

versatility

increase

speed,

rotate

the

dial

clockwise

decrease

the

speed

turn

counter-clockwise

The

saw

can

turned

off

any

speed

pushing

the

ONiOF

lever

off

position

(See

Chart

on page

10)

Place

band

saw

workbench

aligning

holes

foot

with

holes

drilled

workbench

Insert

bolts

and

washers

through

hole

and

tighten

hex

nuts

securely

VARIABLE

SPEED

CONTROL

OAF

Find

Thrust

Roller

among

loose parts

and

insert

upper

guide

assembly

UPPER



I I

B

LADE GUIDES

GUIDE

ASSEM.

PHILLIPS

SCREWS

ATTACHINGTHEBLADE

Remove

slotted

screw

table

Carefully

uncoil

the

blade

holding

arms

length

NOTE

Your band

saw

can

be used with a

1/8",

1/4",

3/8"

1/2"

wide

bIades,

62"

long

Turn

1/2"

tension

adjustment

nut

CLOCKWISE

until

the

blade

will

fit

over

all

three

wheels

Place

the

blade

through

the

slot

the

saw

table,

with

the

TEETH

POINTING

DOWNWARD

shown

NOTE

some

instances

the

blade

may

uncoil

"Inside

Out"

and

the

teeth

will

facing

down,

but

away

from

the

operator

See

page 14

for

corrective

action

Place

the

blade

betwaan

upper

and

lower blade

guides

then

over

WHEEL

(1),

(2)

and

(3)

while

centering the

blade

approximately

all

three

wheels

Turn



1/2"

tension

adjustment

nut

COUNTER

CLOCKWISE

until

all

the

tension

the

blade

and

tension

adjustment

nut

loose

Turn

tension

adjustment

nut

CLOCKWISE

until

nut

finger

tight

against

the

tracking

bracket,

then turn

tension

adjustment nut

CLOCKWISE

1/4

TURN

prevent

personal

injury,

NEVER

PLUG

TOOL

with

the

housing

cover

off,

when

making

adjustments

Also

blades

are

SHARP

...

HANDLE

WITH

CARE

AWARNING

Turn

WHEEL

(2)

hand

CLOCKWISE

few

turns

and

notice

the

blade

remains

the

approximate

center

the

tires

the

blade

moves

away

from

the

center

the

wheels

while

you

are

turning

it,

the

blade

not

TRACKING

properly

the

TEETH

the

blade

move

TOWARD

you

Rotate

WHEEL

(2)

CLOCKWISE

hand, while

turning

the

tracking

adjustment

knob

CLOCKWISE

just

enough

keep

the blade

the

approximate

center

tires

TRACKING

THE

BLADE

the

TEETH

of the

blade

move

AWAY

from

you

Rotate

WHEEL

(2)

CLOCKWISE

hand, while

turning

the

tracking

adjustment

knob

COUNTER

CLOCKWISE

just

enough

keep

the

blade

the

approximate

center

tires

Page 8

Find

Thrust

Roller

among

loose parts

and

insert

lower

guide

assembly

LOWER

BLADE

GUIDES

THRUST

ROLLER

PREPARING

THE

TABLE

Loosen

the

guide

bar

lock

knob,

and

lower

the

blade

guide

assembly

Attach

the

blade guard

the

upper

guide

assem-

bly

and

secure

with

two

screws

Locate

the

table

insert

and

place

the

opening

the

table

Replace

3/16"

slotted

screw

flush

below

the

table

surface,

while holding

both

sides flush

The

blade

should

the

approximate

center

slot in

insert

the

blade

runs

one

side

of table

insert

Loosen

table

lock

knob

and

tilt

table to

450 and

loosen

rear

1/2"

hex

screw

that

mounts

table

trunnion

Return

table

and

loosen

front

1/2"

hex

screw

that

mounts

table

trunnion

Shift table

left

right

until

the

blade

the

approximate

center

insert

Securely tighten

front

screw,

tilt

table

450 and

securely tighten

rear

screw

PRE-OPERATION

CHECK

LIST

Before

operating

your

Band

Saw,

check

the

items

listed

below

sure

your

saw

ready

cut



Band

Saw

firmly

mounted

workbench



Switch

OFF



Upper

blade

guard lowered

within

1/8"

material to

cut



Housing

cover

closed

and

locking

latches secure-

snapped

place



Blade

Tension

and

Tracking

properly adjusted



Saw

table

firmly

locked

position



Wear

safety

goggles

USING

YOUR

BAND

SAW

Your

Band

Saw

capable

making

all

types

cuts

wide

variety of

materials

brief

description

cutting

methods

will

familiarize

you

with

the

basic

types

cuts

CROSSCUTTING

Crosscutting

cutting

across

the

grain

the

wood

Page

FRONT

HEX

SCREW

REAR

HEX

SCREW

TABLE

LOCK

KNOB

Operation

MITER

CUTTING

BEVEL

CUTTING

SCROLLING

Such

cut

often

used

shorten

lumber

such

4's

RIPPING

Ripping

cutting

along

the

grain

the

wood

Such

cut

often

used

make

lumber

such

shelving

narrow

Miter

cutting

either

ripping

crosscutting

some

angle

other

than

900

For

small

pieces

use the

miter

gauge

Miter

cuts

are

often

made

450

for

use

picture

frames

and molding

work

The

miter

gauge

graduated

50 increments

from 00

600

Bevel

cutting

either

ripping

crosscutting

with

the

saw

table

tilted

desired

angle

Tilt

the

table

loosening

the

table

lock

knob

Set

the

table to

the

desired

angle

using

the quadrant

and

bevel

pointer

guide

Tighten

the

table

lock

knob

secure

the

table

Scrolling

the

cutting

of curved

lines

With

the

1/8"

wide

scrolling

blade,

variety

intricate

designs

are

possible

METAL

CUTTING

Non-ferrous

metal

(without

iron

content)

can

be cut

with

general

purpose

blade

Ferrous

sheet

metal

should be cut

using

metal

cutting

blade

SAWING

TIPS



Whenever

possible

make

few

test

cuts

scrap

wood

to be

sure that

the

saw

properly

adjusted



When

making

finish

cuts,

position

the

wood

that

the

finished

side

This

will

prevent the

finished

surface

from

splintering



Feed

wood

directly

into

the

saw

teeth

Don't

side

load

the

saw

blade

This

particularly

important

when

scrolling



you

are

cutting

warped

board,

position

with

the

concave

side

DOWN



Never

force

the

wood

into

the blade

Let the

saw

the

work



When

cutting

very

smal

pieces,

use

stick

push

the

wood

into

the

blade



not

pull

material

being

cut

backward

prevent

the

blade

from

jumping

OFF

the

rollers



For

maximum

accuracy

when

using

miter

gauge,

"favor

one

side

groove

table

SELECTION

CHART

The

following

chart

provides

recom

end

ions

for

blade

types,

and

speeds

based

the

type of

material

you

want

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

conveniently

referenced

numbers

from

(1)

(low)

(6)

(high)

After

you

have

determined

the

best

cutting

speed

for

specific

material

you

can

record

the

reference

number

for

NOTE

Thick

non-ferrous

metals

may

require

oil

grease

line

cut

Page

Maintenance

For

your

own

safety,

turn

switch

"OFF"

and

remove

plug

from

power

source

outlet

before

maintaining

lubricating

your

saw

AWARNING

TIRES

Pitch

and

sawdust

that

accumulate

the

tires

should

removed

with

stiff

brush or scraped

off

with a

piece

wood

not

use a

sharp knife

any

kind

solvent

When

the

tires

become

wom

they should be

replaced

When

replacing

the

tires,

stretch

them

around

the

wheels but

not

glue

them

GENERAL

not

allow

pitch

accumulate

the

table,

blade

insert,

blade

guides,

thrust

rollers

Clean

them

with

Gum

and

Pitch

Remover

The

cord

and

the

tool

should be

wiped

with

dry

clean cloth

prevent

deterioration

from

oil

and

grease

Certain

cleaning

agents

and

solvents

can

damage

plastic

parts

Some

these

are

gasoline,

carbon

tetrachloride,

chlorinated

cleaning

solvents,

ammonia

and

household

detergents

which

contain

ammonia

Avoiding

use

these

and

other types

cleaning

agents

will

minimize

the

possibility

damage

CAUTION

Apply

thin

coat

automobile-type

wax

the

table

the

wood

slides easily

while

cutting

Also

apply

wax

the

inside

surfaces

the

trunnion

MOTOR

Frequently

vacuum

blow

out any

sawdust

from

the

motor

vacuum

hook-up

opening

provided

you

wish

remove

the

dust

and

chips

they

are

generated

Plug

the

vacuum

cleaner

hose

into

the

hole

provided

See

item

page

All repairs, electrical

mechanical,

should

attempted

only

trained

repairmen

Corttact

the

nearest

Factory

Service

Cen-

ter

Authorwed

Service

Station

other

competent

repair

service

Use

only

identical

replacement

parts,

any

other

may

create

a hazard

AWARNING

LUBRICATION

All

the

BALL

BEARINGS

are

packed

with

grease

the

factory

They

require

further

lubrication

However,

after

six

months

one

year,

depending

upon

use,

its

wise

return

your

tool

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

Metals

Medium-High

(Aluminum,

Zinc)

Wood

High

Scrolling

Blade

Plastic

Medium

Sheet Metal

Low

Medium

Non-Ferrous

Metal

Cutting

Metals

lade

DONOTCUT

HARDENED

STEELS

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