Maintaining Your Tile Saw; Troubleshooting - Skil 3550 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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For your own safety, turn switch "OFF" and
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remove plug from power source outlet be-
fore maintaining or lubricating your saw.
The cord and the tool should be wiped with a dry clean
cloth to prevent deterioration from oil and grease.
Certain cleaning agents and solvents can
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damage plastic parts. Some of these are:
gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household detergents which contain
ammonia. Avoiding use of these and other types of cleaning
agents will minimize the possibility of damage.
A coat of automobile-type wax applied to the table will help
to keep the surface clean and allow workpieces to slide
more freely.
Turn switch "off" and always remove plug from the power source before trouble shooting.
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TRoUBle
will not start
Does not come
up to speed
excessive vibration
excessive water

maintaining Your Tile Saw

maintenance

Troubleshooting

pRoBlem
Power cord is not plugged in.
Fuse or circuit breaker tripped.
Cord damaged.
Burned out switch.
Extension cord too light or too long.
Low house voltage.
Tile blade out of balance.
Tile blade bolt not tight.
Felt near blade worn out
Rubber on Top Guard worn out
If the power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately.
All repairs, electrical or mechanical, should
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be attempted only by trained repairmen.
Contact the nearest Factory Service Center or Authorized
Service Station or other competent repair service. Use only
identical replacement parts, any other may create a hazard.
accessories
Use only recommended accessories. Follow
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instructions that accompany accessories.
Use of improper accessories may cause hazards.
RemeDY
Plug in.
Replace fuse or reset tripped circuit breaker.
Have cord replaced by an Authorized Skil Service Center
or Service Station.
Have switch replaced by an Authorized Skil Service Center
or Service Station.
Replace with adequate cord.
Contact your electric company.
Discard tile blade and use different one, see page 11.
See "Tile Blade Installation", page 11.
Replace Felt
Replace Rubber / Top Guard
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