Service
Preventive maintenance
performed by unauthorized
per so n nel may result in misplacing of
internal wires and components which
could cause serious hazard.
We
recommend that all tool service be performed
by a Skil Factory Service Center or Autho -
rized Skil Service Station.
TOOL LUBRICATION
Your Skil tool has been properly lubricated
and is ready to use. It is recommended that
tools with gears be regreased with a special
gear lubricant at every brush change.
CARBON BRUSHES
The brushes and commutator in your tool
have been engineered for many hours of
dependable service. To maintain peak
efficiency of the motor, we recommend every
two to six months the brush es be examined.
Only genuine Skil replace ment brushes
specially designed for your tool should be
used.
Cleaning
To avoid accidents always
dis connect the tool from
the power supply before cleaning or
performing any main tenance.
The tool may
be cleaned most effectively with compressed
dry air.
Always wear safety gog gles when
cleaning tools with compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must
be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do
not at tempt to clean by inserting pointed
objects through openings.
Certain cleaning agents
and sol vents damage
plastic parts.
Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachlo ride, chlo rinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and house hold
detergents that contain ammonia.
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
Maintenance
!
CAUTION
* Wheel guard
* Lock nut
* Grinding wheel
* Backing flange
* Side handle
* Lock nut wrench
(*= standard equipment)
(**= optional accessories)
Accessories
If an extension cord is
necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors that is capable of
carrying the current necessary for your tool
must be used.
This will prevent excessive
voltage drop, loss of power or overheating.
Grounded tools must use 3-wire extension
cords that have 3-prong plugs and receptacles.
NOTE:
The smaller the gauge number, the heav i er
the cord.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
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WARNING
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Tool’s
Ampere
Rating
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Wire Sizes in mm
2
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
18
16
16
14
0.75 0.75 1.5
2.5
18
16
14
12
0.75 1.0
2.5
4.0
18
16
14
12
0.75 1.0
2.5
4.0
16
16
14
12
1.0
2.5
4.0
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14
12
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25
50
100
150
15
30
60
120
Cord Length in Feet
Cord Length in Meters
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