Skil 3310 - Manual (Page 34)

Removal and Installation
of the Blade
Disconnect plug from power source before
performing any assembly, adjustment or
repair to avoid possible injury.
Using the Correct Blade
IMPORTANT: The saw blade provided on this tool has a
carbide-tipped kerf width of .128” and a plate (body) thickness
that is .086” 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 .092” or more and a plate (body) thickness .088” or less
(Fig. 13).
To reduce the risk of injury, do not use
extra thin kerf saw blades. The kerf of the
blade must be wider than .092”. Extra thin kerf saw blades (less
than .092”) 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 .092” or more.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not use
saw blades made with a thick body plate. If
the replacement saw blade's plate thickness is greater than
.088”, the riving knife would not properly serve as an aid to
reduce kickback. The replacement blade's plate thickness must
be less than .088”.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not use
blade “dampeners,” “stabilizers,” or
“stiffening collars” on both sides of a replacement blade.
These are metal plates positioned against the sides of the blade
to reduce deflection that may occur when using thin saw blades.
Use of these devices on both sides will prevent the blade from
being properly aligned with the riving knife, which may bind the
work piece during cutting. One “stabilizer” plate may be placed
only against the outside of a thin replacement blade. These
plates are not required with the supplied Skil blade.
Changing the Blade
NOTE: Clean blade of any excess oil before installation.
1. Remove the table insert 1 (Fig. 14).
2. Raise the blade 2 to the maximum height by turning the
control wheel 3 counterclockwise (Fig. 14).
3. Remove the arbor nut 4 and flange 5 (Fig. 15).
4. Clean any sawdust from both blade collars before installing
the blade. Install a 10" (25.4 cm) blade. Install the saw
blade onto the arbor with the blade teeth pointing toward
the front of the saw.
To avoid injury, do not use a blade larger or smaller than 10"
diameter and 5/8" arbor.
5. Install the flange 5 against the blade 2 and thread the arbor
nut 4 as far as possible by hand. Ensure that the blade is
flush against the inner blade flange 6 (Fig. 15).
Adjustments
FIG. 14
FIG. 15
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2
3
2
5
6
4
BLADE BODY PLATE
PLAQUE DU CORPS DE LA LAME
PLACA DEL CUERPO DE LA HOJA
MUST BE LESS THAN .088”
DOIT Ê'e6TRE DE MOINS DE 0,088 po
DEBE SER MENOS DE 0.088 PULGADAS
KERF WIDTH
LARGEUR DE VOIE
ANCHURA DE LA SECCIÓN DE CORTE
RIVING KNIFE
COUTEAU DIVISEUR
CUCHILLA SEPARADORA
MUST BE .092” OR MORE
DOIT Ê'e6TRE DE 0,092 po OU PLUS
DEBE SER 0.092 PULGADAS O MÁ'e7S
.090”
BLADE TEETH
DENTS DE LA SCIE
DIENTES DE LA HOJA
FIG. 13
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