Skil 5580 Operating And Safety Instructions Manual page 13

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the cut, chances are the blade is dull or coated
with wood pitch.
When cleaning gum and wood pitch from
blade, unplug the saw and remove the blade.
If an extension cord is
!
WARNING
necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors that is capable of
carrying the current necessary for your tool
must be 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.
* Blade
* Wrench
** Rip Fence
** Carry Bag
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Accessories
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Remember, blades are designed to cut, so
handle carefully. 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.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Tool's
Ampere
Cord Length in Feet
Rating
25 50
3-6 18 16
6-8
18 16
8-10 18 16
10-12 16 16
12-16 14 12
(*= standard equipment)
(**= optional accessories)
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Wire Sizes in mm
Cord Length in Meters
100 150 15 30 60 120
16 14 0.75 .075 1.5 2.5
14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
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