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Skil 3386 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT: Read Before Using Operating/Safety Instructions 3386...

  • Page 2: General Safety Rules

    WARNING should be attempted only by trained moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. repairmen. Contact the nearest Skil Factory Service Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Center, Authorized Service Station or other competent repair service.

  • Page 3: Additional Safety Rules

    Additional Safety Rules Tool Use The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being DON’T FORCE TOOL thrown into the eyes, which can It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which result in severe eye damage. it was designed.
  • Page 4 Specific Safety Rules for Band Saws 1. To avoid injury from unexpected movement, make 13. Cut only one workpiece at a time. Make sure the sure the saw is on a firm, level surface, properly table is clear of everything except the workpiece secured to prevent rocking.

  • Page 5: Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements

    Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements General Specifications Your unit is for use on 120 volts; it has a plug that looks like the one in Figure A. Voltage Rating ....120 V, 60 Hz FIG.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page Page General Safety Rules ..........2 Getting To Know Your Band Saw......8–9 Additional Safety Rules........... 3–4 Assembly and Adjustments .........9-15 Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ..5 Basic Band Saw Operation........16-18 Unpacking and Checking Contents......7 Maintaining Your Band Saw........19 Table of Loose Parts ...........

  • Page 7: Unpacking And Checking Contents

    Model 3386 Motorized Band Saw is shipped complete in one box. 1.Unpacking and Checking Contents, separate all parts from packing materials. Check each one with the “Table of Loose Parts”...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Band Saw

    Getting To Know Your Band Saw Blade tension knob Blade guard LED work light Blade Table support assembly Lower blade guide Drive belt Lower wheel Door 10 Wheel brush 11 Upper wheel 12 Blade tracking lock nut 13 Blade tracking knob 14 Motor assembly 15 Base 16 Dust port...
  • Page 9 Assembly & Adjustments Before assembling the band saw, turn WARNING FIG. 1 off the saw, remove the safety key and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. The power cord must remain unplugged whenever you are working on the saw. Install the table (Figs.
  • Page 10 Assembly & Adjustments Install the fence (Fig. 4) FIG. 4 1. Raise the clamp (1) on the fence assembly to the up position. 2. Place the fence on the table so that the clamp is at the front of the table. 3.
  • Page 11 Assembly & Adjustments Fence Adjustment (Fig. 8) FIG. 8 The fence is pre-set at the factory, but it may need adjustment over time. To increase the holding force of the fence to the table, turn the nut (1) on the back of the fence clockwise. To reduce the holding force of the fence, turn the nut counterclockwise.

  • Page 12: Assembly And Adjustments

    Assembly and adjustments Blade tension adjustment (Fig. 11) FIG. 11 A change in blade width or type of material being cut will affect the blade tension. If the blade tension is too loose, it will be difficult to cut a straight line. If the blade is too tight, the blade may break or come off the wheel.
  • Page 13 Assembly and adjustments Adjust the upper blade guide (Fig. 13–14) FIG. 13 1. Make sure the upper blade guide assembly (1) is at right-angles to the blade (2). If not: loosen the screw (3) and rotate the assembly until it is perpendicular to the blade, then re-tighten the screw (3).
  • Page 14 Assembly and adjustments Replace the blade (Fig. 17) FIG. 17 Blade teeth are sharp. Use care when WARNING handling a band saw blade. It is possible to replace the blade with the table in place, however user may find it easier to do so with table removed.
  • Page 15 Assembly and adjustments Miter gauge adjustment (Fig. 18) FIG. 18 Place the miter gauge in the groove on the table. The miter gauge can be adjusted 0° to 60° right and left to maintain an accurate angle on your workpiece. To adjust the angle on the miter gauge: 1.

  • Page 16: Basic Band Saw Operation

    Operation ON/OFF switch (Fig. 21) FIG. 21 1. To turn the saw ON, move the switch (1) to the up (ON) position. 2. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch to the down (OFF) position. 3. To lock the switch in the OFF position: a.
  • Page 17 Operation General cutting To avoid twisting the blade, do not turn sharp corners; instead, saw around corners. Use scrap lumber to check the WARNING settings and to get the feel of A band saw is basically a “curve-cutting” saw. It is not operating the band saw before attempting regular capable of doing intricate inside cutting as can be done work.

  • Page 18: Blade Selection

    Operation (continued) Blade selection Blade teeth are sharp. Use care when Common causes of blade breakage: WARNING handling a band saw blade. • Poor guide alignment and adjustment. For longest wear and best cutting results, use the • Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a short correct blade thickness, width, and temper for the type radius.

  • Page 19: Maintaining Your Band Saw

    Contact the nearest Skil Factory Service wheels using a stiff brush. Do not use solvents. Center, Authorized Skil Service Station or other com- petent repair service. Use only Skil replacement parts; An occasional coat of paste wax on the work table any other may create a hazard.

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