I’m in Ireland and have recently purchased a Skil Worm Drive Circular Saw HD77M through the U.S. (as they do not sell them in Ireland). The saw is second hand and I have the manual, but I don’t know what type of oil it takes or even if I can get it here. Does anyone know what grade of oil it is and specifics I should ask for when buying it as I cannot find anyone here who can help as they have never seen this type of saw before. Please, please help any information would be great.
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To start, congratulations on buying about the best circular saw ever made. Those things are practically indestructable. As for the oil, Skil (Bosch) sells special oil for them. Actually, I don't know if it is special, but it has their name, a picture of the saw, and specify the it is for worm-drives on the tube. Here is a website I found that sells it. http://mendingshed.com/skillube.html On account of the limited availability of parts and service, I also recommend buying spare carbon brushes, a switch, cord, and a sky/rafter hook, just in case. That mendingshed has all necessary parts in the unlikely event a repair is needed, and I know amazon.com has the skyhook.
Enjoy years of dependable service
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