Operation; Filling The Water Reservoir - Skil 3550 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Tile Saw location
Disconnect the plug from the power
W RNING
source before making any adjustments
or changing accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Use the tile saw in a well lit area and on a level surface,
clean and smooth enough to reduce the risk of trips and
falls. Use it where neither the operator nor the casual
observer is forced to stand in line with the blade.
To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or receptacle
getting wet, position tile saw to one side of a wall mounted
receptacle to prevent water from dripping onto the
receptacle or plug. The user should arrange a "drip loop" in
the cord connecting the saw to a receptacle. The "drip loop"
is that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle, or
the connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent water
traveling along the cord and coming in contact with the
receptacle.
To reduce the risk of electrocution,
D NGER
DoN'T unplug the cord if the plug or
receptacle gets wet. Disconnect the fuse or circuit
breaker that supplies power to the tool. Then unplug
and examine for presence of water in the receptacle.

filling the water Reservoir

1. Open bevel table.
2. Fill the water reservoir in between the minimum and
maximum fill level; do not over-fill. (Fig. 9)
3. Do not add chemicals or detergents to the water.
4. Close bevel table
To change reservoir water:
1. Unplug tile saw
2. Empty water through overflow hole into a bucket. Do not
allow water to splash onto ground or on machine
3. Discard waste water in accordance with local regulations
Never turn on the machine without
C UTION
enough water in the tray. add water if
you notice saw dust in the air. Lack of water may damage
the tile blade.

operation

FIG. 8
Power
Supply
Cord
12.
Tilesaw
Tilesaw
Support
Drip
Loop
overflow
hole
water Reservoir
FIG. 9