Blade Removal And Installation - Skil 3601 Consignes D'utilisation/De Sécurité

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Blade Removal and installation

See figures 3-6.
To reduce the risk of personal injury,
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always disconnect plug from power
source before changing blades.
Using the correct Blade
Blade dimensions: 4-3/8" (110mm) diameter
impoRTANT: The saw blade provided on this tool has a
carbide-tipped kerf width of .078" (2mm) and a plate (body)
thickness that is .047" (1.2mm) thick. When looking for a
replacement blade, select one with dimensions close to the
original blade. This information may not be printed on the
blades packaging. If not, check the manufacturers catalog
or website. Skil offers an extensive line of Premium-Quality
Professional Saw Blades that match the requirements for
this tool. You must select a blade with a kerf width of .061"
or more and a plate (body) thickness .057" or less (Fig. 3).
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kerf of the blade must be wider than .061". Extra thin kerf
saw blades (less than .061") may cause the work piece to
bind against the riving knife during cutting. It is
recommended that the kerf of the replacement blade used
on this saw be .061" or more.
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body plate. If the replacement saw blade's plate thickness
is greater than .057", the riving knife would not properly
serve as an aid to reduce kickback. The replacement
blade's plate thickness must be less than .057".
changing the Blade
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accidental damage. Striking tip can damage carbide.
Cutting through nails, wiring, or other hard objects
embedded in the workpiece may cause tips to crack or
break off. Never use if damage (breakage, cracks, loose
tips) is suspected. Never use on metal or masonry.
NoTe: Clean blade of any excess oil before installation.
1. Place flooring saw on side for more convenent blade
changing.
2. Slide the saw assembly back to its farthest position. This
is the position in which the blade can be removed from
saw.
3. Using a phillips head screwdriver, remove the rear screw
on the blade bolt cover and rotate the cover clear of the
blade bolt.
4. Push and hold in the arbor lock to lock the blade in
place. Using the hex wrench (included), turn the blade
bolt clockwise to remove it.
NoTe: The blade bolt has a left hand thread.
Assembly and Adjustments
3/4" Arbor
MIN RPM 11,000/min
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
use extra thin kerf saw blades. The
To reduce the risk of injury, do not
use saw blades made with a thick
Carbide is a very hard but brittle material.
Care should be taken to prevent
FIG. 3
.059"
MUST BE .061" OR MORE
DOIT ÊTRE DE 0,061 PO OU PLUS
DEBE SER 0.061 PULGADAS O MÁS
MUST BE LESS THAN .057"
DOIT ÊTRE DE MOINS DE 0,057 PO
DEBE SER MENOS DE 0.057 PULGADAS
Blade Bolt
cover
Blade Slot
Rotation
Arrow
Remove and
insert blade thru
slot in rear of table
13.
RIVING KNIFE
COUTEAU DIVISEUR
CUCHILLA SEPARADORA
KERF WIDTH
LARGEUR DE VOIE
ANCHURA DE LA SECCIÓN DE CORTE
BLADE TEETH
DENTS DE LA SCIE
DIENTES DE LA HOJA
BLADE BODY PLATE
PLAQUE DU CORPS DE LA LAME
PLACA DEL CUERPO DE LA HOJA
FIG. 4
Arbor lock
FIG. 5
Rotation
of blade