Use and Care Manual

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RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS 120 VOLT
ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Tool’s Ampere Rating Cord Size in A.W.G Wire sizes in mm
2
Cord length in feet
25 50 100 150
Cord length in meters
15 30 60 120
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
18 16 16 14
18 16 14 12
18 16 14 12
16 16 14 12
14 12 - -
0.75 0.75 1.5 2.5
0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
1.0 2.5 4.0 -
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Cause Remedy
Tool will not start 1. Power cord is not plugged in.
2. Power source fuse or circuit
breaker is tripped.
3. Cord is damaged.
4. Burned out switch.
1. Plug tool into a power source.
2. Replace fuse or reset tripped
circuit breaker. (If the product
repeatedly causes the
circuit or fuse to trip/blow,
discontinue use immediately
and have it serviced by an
Authorized SKIL Service
Center or Service Station.)
3. Inspect cord for damage.
If damaged, have cord
replaced by an Authorized
SKIL Service Center or
Service Station.
4. Have switch replaced by an
Authorized SKIL Service
Center or Service Station.
Tool does not come up to
speed
1. Extension cord has insufcient
gauge or is too long.
2. Low house voltage.
1. Replace with adequate
extension cord (Refer to
the part of “EXTENSION
CORDS”).
2. Contact your electric
company.
Excessive vibration 1. Accessory being used is bent
or damaged.
2. Accessory being used is not
secure in chuck.
1. Discard and replace with new
accessory.
2. Reference the “Inserting Bit”
section of manual.
Accessory binds, stalls
motor or kicks back when
drilling
1. Damaged accessory.
2. Incorrect accessory for drill
speed.
1. Discard and replace with new
accessory.
2. Use properly rated accessory
as indicated by accessory
manufacturer.