Extension Cords; Troubleshooting - Skil RT1322-00 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
ammonia and house hold detergents that contain ammonia.
Storage
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents.

EXTENSION CORDS

WARNING
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.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS 120 VOLT
ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Tool's
Ampere
Rating
25
3-6 18
6-8 18
8-10 18
10-12 16
12-16 14

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
The router does not
work
The surface of the
workpiece is not smooth
after cutting
Bit cannot be installed
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Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts . Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with adequate size conductors
that is capable of carrying the current necessary for your tool must be
Cord Size in A .W .G .
Cord Length in Feet
50 100
16 16
16 14
16 14
16 14
12 —
Cause
1. Plug is not plugged into the
power source
2. Switch is in "OFF" position.
3. The carbon brushes have
worn out completely.
1. The bit is dull.
2. Routing at an inappropriate
bit speed
1. Bit size is inappropriate for
the collet/nut.
Cord Length in Meters
150 15
14 0.75
12 0.75
12 0.75
12 1.0
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Remedy
1. Plug the cord into the power
2. Put the switch to "ON"
3. Remove the brush caps, and
1. Change to a sharp bit.
2. Select an appropriate bit
1. Use 1/4-in shaft bits with
Wire Sizes in mm
30 60
.075 1.5
1.0 2.5
1.0 2.5
2.5 4.0
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source.
position.
replace the old brushes with
new ones.
speed.
the 1/4-inch collet; use 1/2-
in shaft bits with the 1/2-inch
collet.
2
120
2.5
4.0
4.0
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