Skil 3104 User manual

Operating Guide
SKIL 
10" Band Saw Model 3104
IMPORTANT=
Read
Before
Using
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SKIL CORPORATION
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SUBSIDIARY
OF
EMERSON
ELECTRIC CO .
Emerson 4801 W . PETERSON AVENUE * CHICAGO, IL 60646

AWARNING
"READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS" Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES listed
BELOW,
and other basic safety precautions, may result in 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 in damp or wet locations
.
Keep work area
well lit .
Do
not expose power tools to rain . Do not
use tool in presence of
flammable liquids
or
gases .
"
KEEP
CHILDREN AWAY
.
Do
not let visitors contact
tool or extension cord .
All
visitors
should be 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 . Do not operate tool
when you are
tired .
" KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE in
working order, and in
proper adjustment and alignment .
*DON'T
OVERREACH . Keep proper
footing
and
balance at
all times .
*DISCONNECTTOOLS . When not in use ; before
servicing ; when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc .
*REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES .
Form habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it
on
.
" NEVER STAND ONTOOL .
Serious injury could
occur
if
the tool is
tipped or if the
cutting tool is
accidentally contacted .
AVOID
ACCIDENTAL STARTING . Be sure switch
is OFF when
plugged in .
"
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES .
Consult the
owner's manual for recommended accessories . Follow
the instructions that accompany
the accessories
.
The
use of improper accessories may cause hazards .
*DRESS PROPERLY . Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry . They can be caught in 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 or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty . Everyday eye-
glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are
NOT safety
glasses .
All repairs electrical or mechanical ,,
should be attempted
only by train-
ed repairmen . Contact the nearest Skil Factory Service
Center, or Authorized
Skil Service Station or other
competent repair service . Use
only Skil replacement
parts, any other may create a hazard .
AWARNING
"SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS"
Page 2
*CHECK DAMAGED
PARTS . Before further use
of
the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should
be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function .
Check
for alignment
of
moving
parts, binding
of
moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
conditions that may affect its operation . A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly re-
paired or replaced . Have defective switches replaced
.
Do not use tool if switch
does not
turn
it on or off .
Tool Use
"
DON'T FORCE
TOOL . It
will
do
the
job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed .
"USE THE RIGHT TOOL . Don't force small tool or
attachment
to do
the
job of a
heavy-duty
tool
.
Don't
use tool for purpose not intended--for example ; don't
use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs .
" SECURE WORK . Use clamps or a vise to hold work .
It's
saferthan using
your hand and
it frees
both hands
to operate tool .
" DIRECTION OF FEED . Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the
direction of rotation of the blade
or cutter only .
" NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED .
Turn power off . Don't leave tool
until it comes to a
complete stop .
Tool Care
"DONOT
ALTER OR
MISUSE
TOOL
. These tools
are precision built . Any alteration or modification
not specified is misuse and may result in a dangerous
condition .
" AVOID GASEOUS AREAS . Do not operate electric
tools in gaseous or
explosive
atmospheres . Motors
in
these tools
normally spark, and the sparks might
ignite fumes .
" MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
. Keep
tools
sharp
and clean for better and safer performance . Follow
instructions
for
lubricating and
changing accessories .
Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged,
have
repaired by authorized service facility . Inspect exten-
sion
cords periodically
and
replace if damaged . Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease .
Before connecting
the
tool to
a
power source (receptacle,
outlet,
etc
.)
be sure the voltage supplied is the
same as that
specified on the nameplate of the tool
.
A power
source with voltage greater than that specified
for the
tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY to the user-as
well as damage to the tool
. If in doubt, DO NOT
PLUG
IN THE TOOL . Using a power source with
voltage less
than the nameplate rating is harmfu' to
the motor .
AWARNING

Tool Safety Rules
For your own safety, do
not attempt
to operate your band saw until it is
completely
assembled and installed according to the
instructions . . .
and until you
read and
understand
the following :
WARNING
"GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
..
. See Page 2
"
TOOL
RULES
. . . . ... . ... . .
. . . . . . . . . See Page 3
" GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BAND SAW See Page 6
" OPERATIONS . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . See Page 9
" ADJUSTMENTS . . . . ....... . . See Pages 12 &13
"
MAINTENANCE . . ..
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
See
Page
10
Stability of Saw
"
YOUR BAND
SAW MUST BE
BOLTED SECURELY
TO
A STAND
OR
WORK BENCH .
In
addition, if
there is any tendency for the
band saw to
tip
over or
move during certain
operations such as cutting long
heavy
boards, bolt your band saw stand or work-
bench to the floor .
Location
" This band saw is intended for indoor use only .
Protection : Eyes,
Hands, Face, Ears,
Body
" Wear safety goggles and a face shield if operation is
dusty . Wear ear plugs
or
muffs during
extended
periods of operation
.
Do not wear gloves . . . roll long
sleeves above the elbow .
" Do not cut pieces of material too small to hold by
hand .
" Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause a hand to move into the blade .
" Never turn
your band saw "ON" before clearing the
table of
all
Objects (tools, scraps of wood, etc .)
except for the workpiece and related feed
or
support
devices for the
operation
planned
.
"
Make sure the blade runs downward toward the table .
Always adjust tracking wheel correctly so that the
blade does not run off the wheels .
"
Always adjust blade tension correctly .
" ALWAYS adjust
the
upper
blade guide and blade
guard
to just clear the workpiece to protect the
operator, to keep blade breakage
to a
minimum, and
to provide maximum
support for blade .
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"
When cutting a large piece of material,
make sure
it is supported
at table height .
" Hold the work firmly against the
table .
"
Do not feed the material too fast while cutting . Only
feed the material fast enough so that the
blade
will
cut . Keep fingers
away from the blade .
"
Use
caution
when cutting off material which is irreg-
ular in cross section which could pinch the
blade
before the cut
is completed . A piece of molding for
example must lay flat on the table and not be
permitted to rock while being cut .
" Use caution when cutting off
round material such
as dowel rods, or tubing,
They have a tendency to
roll while being cut causing the blade to "bite" .
Always use a "V" block, or clamp round material to a
miter gauge .
"
When backing up the workpiece, the blade
may bind
in the cut
. . . . .
. .
this
is usually
caused by sawdust
clogging up
the cut or because the blade comes out
of the guides . If this happens :
Turn off the band saw . . . remove plug from power
source outlet ... remove cover from band saw . Insert
a
screwdriver
or wedge in the cut
. . .
rotate the
wheels by hand while backing up the workpiece .
" Never leave the band saw work area with the power
on, before the machine has come to a complete stop,
or without removing and storing the switch key .
"
Never operate band saw with cover removed .
" Do not perform layout, assembly, or setup work on
the table while the cutting
tool is rotating
.
" Turn saw "off" and remove plug from power supply
outlet
before installing
or removing an accessory or
attachment .
"
Should any part of this band saw be
missing, bent,
or fail in any way, or any electrical component fail to
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
" Safety is a combination of operator common sense
and alertness whenever the band saw is
in
operation
.
Do not allow familiarity
(gained
On

1
from frequent
use of
your band
saw)
to become commonplace . Always remember
that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to
inflict severe injury .
AWARNING

- Double
Insulated
Tools
Double
Insulated
Tools With Two-Prong
Plugs
Your new SKI
L tool
is equipped with a
two
wire
cord
andtwo prong plug which can be used in standard
120 Volt A .C . outlets .
No grounding of
the
tool is necessary . The housing is
AWARNING
Replace damaged or worn cords immediately . The
table shows the correct size
to
use, depending on
cord length and nameplate amperage rating of tool .
It in
doubt, use the next heavier
gauge
. An under
sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting
in loss of power and over-heating . NOTE : The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord .
(Extension Cords are available)
Contents
Page 4
a
dielectric material
.
This helps protect
you
in
case of
failure of the standard functional
insulation within
the electrical system .
This tool is intended for
residential
use only . When servicing
use only identical
replacement parts .
Extension Cords
Use of damaged cords can shock, burn
or electrocute .
Recommended Minimum
Gauge for Cord Extensions
Extension
Cords

for Portable Electric Tools .
IMPORTANT :Your Band
Saw's
Preset at the factory for a 1/4"
woodcutting blade (included)
.
No thrust roller or
tracking adjustment shouldbe necessary if your inital use
is
with
this blade .
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ......... . . ......... . 2 Attaching The Blade
........................ 8
TOOLSAFETY RULES ........... . . .......... 3 Tracking The Blade .... . . . . ..... . . .
. ........ 8
DOUBLE INSULATED
TOOLS&
EXTENSION CORDS
. .
4 Preparing The Table
. .................. .
. . . . .
9
UNPACKING CONTENTS . .... . . . ............ .
5 OPERATION ........ . . . .
. . . .
.
...
.
. .
.. . .
. . .
. 9
List of Loose Parts .... . .... . . . ............. 5
Pre-Operation Check List . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .
9
Tools Needed ........... ................. . 5
Using Your Band Saw . .... . . ....... . .. .... . . 10
GETTING TO KNOWYOUR BAND SAW ............ 6
Sawing Tips . ...... .... . . . . ........ . . . . . . 10
Guide Bar Lock Knob
. . . . . . . . . . .............
6
MAINTENANCE . ...... . . . . . . . . ........ . . . . . . 10
Thrust Roller Adjustment ......... . . .......... 6
Table Lock Knob ....... . . . . . . . . ......... . 6
ACCESSORIES . . . .... ..... . . . ........ . . . . . . 11
Tilt
Scale
. . . ................ ...........
.
6
Trouble Shooting ... ....... . . . . ...
. . . . ....
11
Blade Guides
. . . ........... . . . ............ 6 ADJUSTMENTS ....... . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Tracking Adjustment Knob .... . . ..... .
. ......
6
Adjusting Lower Blade Guides
. ................ 12
Vacuum Cleaner Hook-Up ... ................ 6
Adjusting Lower Thrust Roller
.............
. . . . 12
Miter Gauge & Miter Gauge Extension ............. 6
Adjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly ........ . . . 12
Ripping Slot & Housing Cover Latches ............. 7
Adjusting Upper Blade Guides ........... . . . . . . 13
On-Off Switch
........ . . . . . . . . ............. 7
Variable
Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 7
Adjusting Upper Thrust Roller .......... ...... . 13
Adjusting The Table Square To Blade . . ... ....... .
13
ASSEMBLY
....... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . ...... 7
Mounting Band Saw To Workbench . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Warranty
. . . . . . . . . . . ............. . . . . . . . 14
Installing Upper and Lower Thrust Rollers . . . . ...... 8
Wire Gauge Chart A .W .G
Rams
Cord Length in Feet
plate 120V 25 50 100 150
Amps . 240V
50 100 200 300
5-6
18 16 14 12
68 18 16 12 10
8-10
18 14 12 10
10-12
16 14 10 8
12-14 16 12 10
8

Unpacking
Contents tents
Model 3104
Band Saw is shipped complete in one
carton
.
Separate all
parts from packing materials and check
each
one with the illustration and the list of Loose
Parts
to make certain
all
items are accounted for,
before discarding any packing material .
If any
parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble
the band saw, plug in the power cord or turn
the
switch
on
until the
missing parts are obtained and are
installed correctly .
AWARNING
For your own safety,
never connect
plug to power
source outlet until
all
assembly steps are complete, and you
have read
and understand
the safety and operational
instruc-
tions
.
Packages of miscellaneous
small parts consisting of the
following :
KEY
NO .

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 BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP
HERE
WHEN SQUARE IS FLIPPED
OVER IN
DOTTED POSITION .
COMBINATION
SQUARE
MUST BE TRUE
STRAIGHT EDGEOF
BOARD
3/4"
THICK . THIS EDGE MUST BE
DRAW
LIGHT LINE ON

PERFECTLY STRAIGHT .
BOARD
ALONG THIS EDGE .
1 . MITER GAUGE . . . . . . ............ . ... 1
2 . BLADE GUARD .... . . ...... .. . . . . . . . .1
3 . BLADEINSERT .... . . ...... .... . . . . . . 1
4 . THRUST
ROLLER
. . ....... .
.
. .
. . . . . . . 2
5 . MITER GAUGE SCREW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
6 . BLADE . . . . . . ......... .. . . . . . . .
. ...
1
7 . MITER GAUGE EXTENSION . . . ...... . . . ...
1

HOUSI No
COVER
6
LOWER
BLADE
GUIDES
UNDER TABLE

2
LOWER THRUST
ROLLER
ADJUSTMENT
UNDER TABLE
Getting
to Know Your
Band
Saw
12
ON/OFF
SWITCH
1 .

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 by tightening the guide
bar lock knob
before turning on the band saw
.
2 .

THRUST ROLLER ADJUSTMENT ... Turning
the adjustment screw moves the thrust
roller in
or out to support the blade
from the rear while
cutting .
3 .

TABLE
LOCK
KNOB .

. Turning the knob
allows the table to be tilted and locks it
in place .
4 .

TILT
SCALE
. . . Shows degree table is tilted .
5 .

BLADE GUIDES .

. Supports the blade and
keeps it from twisting
during operation . An
adjustment is necessary when blades are
changed
or replaced .
6 . TRACKING
ADJUSTMENT KNOB ... The
blade can be tracked by turning the tracking
adjustment knob
clockwise or counter-clockwise
until the blade runs in the approximate center
of the tires .
7 .

VACUUM HOOK-UP .

. your band saw is
equipped with a vacuum hook-up for convenient
sawdust
removal . (See Maintenance/Motor
Page
10
.)
MITER
GAUGE
EXTENSION
4
TILT SCALE
8 .

MITER GAUGE . . . head is locked in position
at desired
angle for crosscutting
or
mitering by
tightening the lock knob . ALWAYS LOCK IT
SECURELY WHEN IN USE .
9 .
Page 6
7
VACUUM
HOOK-UP
GUIDE
BAR
LOCK KNOB
Notches
are provided in the miter gauge for
attaching an AUXILIARY
FACING
to
make it
easier to cut long pieces . Be positive facing does
not interfere with the proper operation of the
saw-blade guard .
Select a suitable
piece of
smooth
straight wood
. ..
drill two holes through it and attach it with
two No . 3 flat head screws .
NOTE : When bevel crosscutting, attach facing
so that it extends to
the right
of
the miter gauge
and use the miter gauge
in
the groove to
the
right
of
the blade .
MITER GAUGE EXTENSION . . Notches
provided in the miter gauge are also for attaching
the miter gauge extension . Place extension over
miter gauge and snap in place as shown
. The

miter gauge extension allows you
to lower the
blade guard within 1/8" of the material to be
cut without any interference from the blade
guard
.
RIPPING
SLOT ... Place miter gauge in ripping
slot to desired width and tighten
screw . (A rip
scale is provided for
a reference
.
HOUSING COVER LATCHES .

. There are
seven latches to remove
the housing cover .
To
release latches, place your
index finger at one
end of the latch and gently lift the other
end
with your thumb . To lock the latch, press
down
until the
open end of the latch snaps securely
over the locking tab
. Always make sure the
latches are securely
snapped before turning on
the saw .
MOUNTING
BAND SAWTO WORKBENCH
5 . Drill

(2) 3/8" dia . holes through workbench
.
Assembly
Your
band saw is to be used in
a permanent location,
it must be fastened securely to a firm
supporting
surface such
as a workbench .
When mounting
to a workbench, holes should
be
drilled
through supporting surface
of the workbench
using
dimensions illustrated .
1 .
Before mounting your band
saw, be sure you have
access to all sides for assembly
and adjustments .
2 . Release the latches that secure the
band saw cover .
Loosen table lock
knob, tilt table PRESS COVER
t RELEASE
BUTTON and REMOVE COVER .
3 . Leg A and B 'must
be bolted securely using 5/16"
diameter machine screws,
lockwashers, and 5/16"
hex nuts . Bolts must be
of sufficient length to
accommodate legs of saw, washers, hex
nuts, and
thickness
of supporting surface .
4 . Locate
and mark holes where
band saw is to be
mounted .
Page 7
12 .

ON-OFFSWITCH ...
The
On-Off
Switch has a
red
locking lever
which is included
on
switch .
THIS
FEATURE IS
INTENDED TO
PREVENT
UNAUTHORIZED
AND
POSSIBLE
HAZARD-
OUS USE BY
CHILDREN AND
OTHERS .
A .
To UNLOCK
switch insert
LEVER . To turn
machine
ON lift
END of
LEVER up to
ON
position .
LOCKING LEVER
SWITCH
ON
B .

To turn
machine OFF . . . PUSH
lever down to
OFF position .
Never leave the
saw until the
cutting
tool has come to a
complete stop .
C .

To LOCK
switch in off
position remove
LEVER .
3/B" DIA
.
REMOVE LEVER
TO
LOCK SWITCH
WARNING :
After
removing
locking lever awavs
check to
see
that
the N
switch a
latched in
OFF position .
13 .

VARIABLE
SPEED CONTROL ...
The band
saw is equipped with
a variable speed
control
dial for greater versatility
.
To increase speed,
rotate the dial clockwise .
To
decrease
the speed turn
counter-clockwise . The
saw can be turned
off
at
any
speed by pushing
the
ONiOF F lever to off position .
(See
Chart on page 10)
6 . Place band saw on
workbench aligning holes in foot
with holes drilled in
workbench
.
7 . Insert bolts
and washers through hole A and B and
tighten
hex nuts securely .
VARIABLE
SPEED
CONTROL
OAF

1 . Find a
Thrust Roller among loose parts and insert
in
upper guide assembly
.
UPPER

I I I B LADE GUIDES
GUIDE
ASSEM.
PHILLIPS
SCREWS
ATTACHINGTHEBLADE
1 . Remove slotted
screw in table .
2 . Carefully uncoil the blade holding it at arms length .
NOTE : Your band saw can be used with a 1/8",
1/4", 3/8" or 1/2" wide bIades, 62"
long .
3 . Turn 1/2" tension adjustment nut CLOCKWISE
until the blade
will fit
over
all
three wheels .
4 . Place
the blade through the
slot in
the saw table,
with the TEETH POINTING DOWNWARD as
shown .
NOTE : In some instances the blade may uncoil
"Inside Out" and the teeth will be facing down,
but away from
the operator . See page 14
for
corrective action
.
5 . Place
the
blade betwaan
upper and lower blade
guides then over WHEEL (1), (2)
and (3) while
centering the blade approximately on all three
wheels .
6 . Turn

1/2" tension adjustment nut COUNTER
CLOCKWISE until all the tension is on the blade
and tension adjustment nut is loose .
7 . Turn
tension
adjustment nut CLOCKWISE until
nut is finger tight against the tracking
bracket,
then turn tension adjustment nut CLOCKWISE
1/4 TURN .
To
prevent personal injury, NEVER
PLUG IN TOOL with the housing
cover off,
or when making adjustments . Also blades
are SHARP
... HANDLE WITH CARE .
AWARNING
Turn WHEEL
(2) by
hand CLOCKWISE a few turns
and notice if the blade remains in the approximate
center of
the tires
.
If the blade moves away from the center of the
wheels while you are turning it, the blade is not
TRACKING properly .
If the
TEETH of the blade move TOWARD you :
a . Rotate WHEEL
(2)
CLOCKWISE by hand, while
turning the tracking adjustment knob CLOCKWISE
just enough to keep the blade
in the approximate
center of tires .
TRACKING THE BLADE
If the TEETH
of the
blade
move AWAY
from
you :
b . Rotate WHEEL
(2)
CLOCKWISE by hand, while
turning
the tracking adjustment knob COUNTER
CLOCKWISE just enough to keep the blade in the
approximate center of
tires .
/J
Page 8
2 .
Find a
Thrust
Roller among
loose parts and insert
in lower guide
assembly
.
LOWER BLADE GUIDES
THRUST
ROLLER
J

PREPARING
THE TABLE
1, Loosen the guide bar lock knob, and lower the
blade guide assembly .
2 . Attach the blade guard on the upper guide assem-
bly and secure it with two screws .
3 . Locate the table insert and place it in the opening
in
the table .
4 . Replace 3/16" slotted screw flush or below the
table surface, while holding both sides flush .
5 . The blade should be in the approximate center of
slot in insert .
If the blade runs to
one side of table insert :
1 . Loosen table lock knob and tilt table to 450 and
loosen rear 1/2"
hex screw
that
mounts table to
trunnion
.
2 . Return
table to 90 0 and loosen front 1/2" hex
screw that
mounts table to trunnion .
3 .
Shift table left or right until the blade is
in the
approximate center of insert .
4 . Securely tighten
front
screw, tilt table
to 450 and
securely tighten
rear screw .
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
Before
operating your Band Saw, check the items
listed below to be sure your saw is ready to cut .
1 .

Band Saw firmly
mounted to workbench .
2 .

Switch
OFF .
3 .

Upper blade
guard lowered to within 1/8" of
material to be
cut .
4 .

Housing cover closed and locking latches secure-
ly snapped in place .
5 .

Blade Tension and Tracking properly adjusted .
6 .

Saw table firmly locked
in position .
7 .

Wear safety goggles .
USING YOUR BAND SAW
Your Band Saw is capable of making all types of
cuts
in
a wide variety of
materials . A brief description of
cutting methods will familiarize you with the basic
types of cuts .
CROSSCUTTING
Crosscutting is cutting across the grain of the
wood .
Page
9
FRONT HEX SCREW
REAR HEX SCREW
TABLE LOCK KNOB
Operation
MITER CUTTING
BEVEL CUTTING
SCROLLING
Such a cut is often used to shorten lumber such as
2 x 4's
.
RIPPING
Ripping
is cutting along the grain of the wood . Such
a
cut is often
used to make lumber
such
as
shelving
more narrow .
Miter cutting is either ripping or crosscutting at some
angle other than 900 . For small pieces use the miter
gauge . Miter cuts are often made at 450 for use in
picture frames and molding
work . The
miter gauge
is graduated in
50 increments
from 00
to
600 .
Bevel cutting is either ripping
or crosscutting with
the
saw table tilted at desired angle . Tilt the table by
loosening the table
lock
knob
.
Set the
table to
the
desired angle using the quadrant and bevel pointer as
a guide . Tighten the table lock knob to secure the
table .
Scrolling is the cutting
of curved
lines
. With the 1/8"
wide scrolling blade, a variety of intricate designs are
possible .

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 prevent the
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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