Electrical Requirements - Skil 3821 Owner's Manual

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Connect this saw to a 120V, 15-amp branch circuit with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit
breaker. Using the wrong size fuse can damage the motor.
2. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip frequently if motor is overloaded.
Overloading can occur if you feed the blade into the workpiece too rapidly or start and stop
too often in a short time.
3. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect connections, overload, low
voltage (such as small size wire in the supply circuit or to overly long supply circuit wire).
Always check the connections, the load and the supply circuit whenever motor does not
work well.
Electric Brake
Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric brake which is designed to stop the blade
from spinning in about ten (10) seconds after you release the trigger switch. It is useful when
making certain cuts in wood where a coasting blade would result in a wide, imprecise cut.
WARNING
release of the trigger switch.
The electric blade brake of your miter saw has been designed for highest degree of reliability,
but unexpected circumstances such as contamination on the commutator and brushes or
failure of motor's components can cause the brake not to activate. If this condition occurs,
turn the saw "ON" and "OFF" four to five times without contacting the workpiece. If the tool
operates but the brake does not consistently stop the blade in about ten (10) seconds, DO
NOT use saw and have it serviced immediately.
WARNING
from the workpiece. As always the guard system is your best protection against unintentional
contact with a spinning saw blade. NEVER wedge open or defeat the closing action of the
lower guard.
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When electrical power is lost due to blown fuse or other causes, the motor
will gradually slow down and the braking action is initiated ONLY by the
The brake action of this saw is not intended as a safety feature.
Remember to let the saw blade come to a complete stop before removing