Care Of Blades - Skil HD5510 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

SM 2610905556 1/03 1/9/03
Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy
load or very abrasive material cutting) should
be replaced at once to avoid overheating or
motor failure.
Cleaning
To avoid accidents always
WARNING
!
disconnect the tool from
the power supply before cleaning or
performing any maintenance. 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.
Certain cleaning agents
CAUTION
!
and solvents damage
plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
If an extension cord is
WARNING
!
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 heavier
the cord.
* Blade
* Wrench
** Rip Fence
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carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household detergents
that contain ammonia.

CARE OF BLADES

Blades become dull even from cutting regular
lumber. If you find yourself forcing the saw
forward to cut instead of just guiding it
through the cut, chances are the blade is dull
or coated with wood pitch.
When cleaning gum and wood pitch from
blade, unplug the saw and remove the blade.
Remember, blades are designed to cut, so
handle carefully. Wipe the blade with kerosene
or similar solvent to remove the gum and
pitch. Unless you are experienced in
sharpening blades, we recommend you do
not try.
Accessories
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Tool's
Ampere
Cord Length in Feet
Rating
25
3-6 18
6-8 18
8-10
18
10-12 16
12-16 14
(*= standard equipment)
(**= optional accessories)
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2
Wire Sizes in mm
Cord Length in Meters
50 100 150 15 30 60 120
16 16 14 .75 .75 1.5 2.5
16 14 12 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 14 12 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
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