MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Service
WARNING
cause a serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed by a SKIL Factory
Service Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station.
General Maintenance
WARNING
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product
until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service an authorized
service center for assistance.
Cleaning
WARNING
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not
attempt to clean by inserting pointed objected through openings.
WARNING
ammonia and household detergents that contain ammonia.
Storage
Store the tool indoors in a place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Tool will not start.
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from
the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personal may
result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any
other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.
The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air.
Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air.
Certain cleaning agents and solvents damage plastic parts. Some of
these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents,
1. Battery pack is depleted.
2. Tool is over-loaded.
3. Battery pack is too hot.
4. Battery pack is not installed
properly.
5. Burned out switch.
Cause
Remedy
1. Charge the battery.
2. Turn off the tool and then try
again.
3. Turn off the tool and allow the
battery pack to cool under air
flow.
4. Confirm that the battery is
locked and secured to the
tool.
5. Have the switch replaced by
an Authorized SKIL Service
Center or Service Station.
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