Care Of Blades; Extension Cords - Skil SKILSAW SHD77M-02 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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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.
FOR MODEL MAG77LT-72 & SHD77M-73 ONLY 20 AMP, 125 VOLT "TWIST LOCK"
The Model MAG77LT-72 & SHD77M-73 is
equipped with a "Twist Lock" male connector as
shown (Fig. 16). Use only a 3-wire extension
cord which has a mating "Twist Lock" female
connector on one end and a 3-prong grounding
plug on the other end. (See Electrical Safety
section on page 2 for grounding information.)
If an extension cord is
W RNING
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.
W RNING
* Blade
* Wrench
** Carrying bag
** Adjustable Rip Fence
** Non-marring overshoe
TWIST LOCK CONNECTOR INSTRUCTIONS

Extension Cords

Accessories
The use of any other accessories not specified in this manual may create a hazard.
When cleaning gum and wood pitch from
blade, unplug the saw and remove the blade.
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.
FIG. 16
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 0.75 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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