Maintaining Your Band Saw - Skil 3386 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Maintenance
To reduce the risk of injury, turn
WARNING
power switch "OFF" and remove
plug from the power source outlet before
maintaining or lubricating your band saw.
GENERAL
Frequently blow out any dust that may accumulate
inside of the housing and motor.
Clean off pitch which accumulates on the table, blade
guides, and bearings.
Remove pitch and dust from the upper and lower
wheels using a stiff brush. Do not use solvents.
An occasional coat of paste wax on the work table
will allow the wood being cut to glide smoothly across
the work surface.

Maintaining Your Band Saw

Certain
CAUTION
solvents damage plastic parts.
Including: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household
detergents that contain ammonia. Avoiding use of
these and other types of cleaning agents minimizes
the probability of damage.
To avoid shock or fire hazard, if the power cord is worn,
cut or damaged in any way, have it replaced
immediately.
All repairs, electrical or mechanical,
WARNING
should be attempted only by trained
repairmen. Contact the nearest Skil Factory Service
Center, Authorized Skil Service Station or other com-
petent repair service. Use only Skil replacement parts;
any other may create a hazard.
Use only recommended accessories. Follow
instructions that accompany accessories. Use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
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cleaning agents and