Maintenance - Skil CR5440B-00 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Service
WARNING
cause a serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed by a SKIL Factory
Service Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station.
General Maintenance
WARNING
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product
until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service an authorized
service center for assistance.
Cleaning
The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air.
WARNING
foreign matter. Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed objected through openings.
WARNING
ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.
Storage
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents.
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, detach the battery pack and remove the blade.
Remember, blades are designed to cut, so handle them carefully. Wear gloves and 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.
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from
the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personal may
result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any
other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.
Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
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