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Operating Guide SKIL 10" Band Saw Model 3104 IMPORTANT= Read Before U s i n g SKIL CORPORATION SUBSIDIARY OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. 4801 W. PETERSON AVENUE * CHICAGO, IL 60646 Emerson...
SERIOUS INJURY to the user-as ed repairmen . Contact the nearest Skil Factory Service well as damage to the tool . If in doubt, DO NOT Center, or Authorized Skil Service Station or other PLUG IN THE TOOL.
Tool Safety Rules WARNING For your own safety, do not attempt " When cutting a large piece of material, make sure to operate your band saw until it is it is supported at table height . completely assembled and installed according to the instructions .
- Double Insulated Tools Double Insulated Tools With Two-Prong Plugs a dielectric material . This helps protect you in case of Your new SKI L tool is equipped with a two wire cord failure of the standard functional insulation within and two prong plug which can be used in standard the electrical system .
Unpacking Contents tents Model 3104 Band Saw is shipped complete in one carton . Separate all parts from packing materials and check each one with the illustration and the list of Loose Parts to make certain all items are accounted for, before discarding any packing material .
miter gauge extension allows you to lower the ON-OFF SWITCH . . . The On-Off Switch has a blade guard within 1/8" of the material to be red locking lever which is included on switch . cut without any interference from the blade THIS FEATURE IS INTENDED TO PREVENT guard .
2. Find a Thrust Roller among loose parts and insert 1 . Find a Thrust Roller among loose parts and insert in upper guide assembly . in lower guide assembly . LOWER BLADE GUIDES I I I B UPPER LADE GUIDES GUIDE ASSEM.
PREPARING THE TABLE 1, Loosen the guide bar lock knob, and lower the blade guide assembly . 2. Attach the blade guard on the upper guide assem- bly and secure it with two screws. 3. Locate the table insert and place it in the opening in the table.
B lade DO NOT CUT upon use, its wise to return your tool to the nearest HARDENED Skil Service Center for the following : STEELS " Brushes replaced. " Parts cleaned and inspected . " Relubricated with fresh lubricant .
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE 1 . Defective ON/OFF switch . 2. Defective cord . 1 . Return unit to you: nearest Skil Service Center . MOTOR WILL NOT RUN 3. Defective Motor. 4. Defective speed control. 1 . Adjust tracking, See Assembly Section, BLADE DOES NOT RUN 1 .
Adjustments ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES 1 . Loosen the two Phillips screws that lock the lower blade guides and press the two guides evenly against the sides of the blade but do not pinch the blade . Release the guides and rotate the upper wheel slightly clockwise moving the blade down- ward.
ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDES 1 . Loosen the two phillips screws that lock the upper blade guides and press the two guides evenly against the sides of the blade but do not pinch the blade . Release the guides and rotate WHEEL (2) slightly CLOCKWISE moving the blade downward .
W A R R A N T Y T E D L I M I Skd Corporation warrants all Skil Bench Top Tools which do not perform satisfactorily due to defects in workmanship or mate- rials from the date of purchase to: -One year, if the tool is used for personal family or household use;...
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Skil Skil Accessories can be purchased at your local Hardware/Home Center or your nearest Factory Service Center listed below . FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS SKIL UPA6rlf e.~oro 2771 Gall soH,q, %Vmft WIN (20151 94 965' per MOM f6MoA . 6 4611 Cr1 NII7...
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