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Preventive maintenance
performed by unauthorized
per so n nel may result in misplacing of
internal wires and components which
could cause serious hazard. We
recommend that all tool service be performed
by a Skil Factory Service Center or Autho rized
Skil Service Station.
TOOL LUBRICATION
Your Skil tool has been properly lubricated
and is ready to use. It is recommended that
tools with gears be regreased with a special
gear lubricant at every brush change.
CARBON BRUSHES
The brushes and commutator in your tool have
been engineered for many hours of dependable
service. To maintain peak efficiency of the
motor, we recommend every two to six months
the brush es be examined. Only genuine Skil
replace ment brushes specially designed for
your tool should be used.
BEARINGS
After about 300-400 hours of operation, or at
every second brush change, the bearings
should be replaced at Skil Factory Service
Center or Au thorized Skil Service Station.
Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy
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ROUTER DUST COLLECTION
There are two optional dust extraction hood
accessories. Each dust extraction hood is
sized to accept 35mm vacuum hoses. Each
accessory pack includes an adapter that will
connect the hood to 1-1/4” and 1-1/2” vacuum
hoses.
Read and understand these
instructions and tool
manual for use of these accessories.
Do not reach in area of the bit while the
router is ON or plugged in.
To avoid entangling hoses,
do not use this dust
extraction hood at the same time as any
other dust extraction hood.
FIXED BASE DUST EXTRACTION
(Not included, available as accessory)
This dust extraction hood is designed for use
with the fixed base when routing is done in the
middle of the workpiece, such as when
creating slots or routing patterns for inlays. If
you have a shop vacuum system, you can
attach the dust extraction hood for improved
visibility, accuracy and utility, particularly in
freehand routing.
To attach, position as shown and secure
adapter to base with the mounting screws
provided (Fig. 20).
PLUNGE BASE DUST EXTRACTION
(Not included, available as accessory)
This dust extraction hood is designed for use in
the plunge base when routing is done in the
middle of the workpiece, such as when
creating slots or routing patterns for inlays. If
you have a shop vacuum system, you can
attach the dust extraction hood for improved
visibility, accuracy and utility, particularly in
freehand routing.
To attach, position as shown and secure
adapter to base with the mounting screws
provided (Fig. 21).
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WARNING
Maintenance
MOUNTING
SCREWS
MOUNTING
SCREWS
FIG. 20
FIG. 21
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
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