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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack
from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Service
WARNING
Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel 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 Authorized SKIL Service Station.
General Maintenance
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts . Use of any
other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage .
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product
until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
Cleaning
WARNING
The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air. Always
wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air .
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not
attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.
WARNING
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts . Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
ammonia and house hold detergents that contain ammonia.
Storage
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Tool will not start.
1. Battery pack is
depleted.
1. Charge the battery.
2. Battery pack is not
installed properly.
2. Confirm battery is locked in place and
secured to the tool.
Tool can start but can’t
make a cut
1. The blade position is
not right.
1. Reinstall the blade. See “Replacing
Blade” and Fig.8 to position the blade
rightly.
Trigger switch can’t be
depressed
1. The lock-off button
hasn’t been pressed.
1. Press the lock-off button from either
the right or the left side before
depressing the trigger switch.
Bad performance
1. The blade is dull.
1. Replace the blade.
2. Low battery voltage
slows down the
cutting speed
2. Recharge the battery pack.
