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SKU 95004
note:
Reinstall in the same orientation.
When installing the Carbon Brushes
d.
(60), make sure the carbon portion of
the Carbon Brushes contact the motor’s
Stator (56) and that the springs face
away from the Stator. Also, make sure
the springs operate freely.
After replacement or cleaning, replace
e.
the two Carbon Brush Covers (61).
nOTE:
New Carbon Brushes (60) tend to arc
or spark when first used until they wear
and conform to the motor’s Stator (56).
To clean the exterior parts of the
5.
Circular Saw,
use only a clean cloth and
mild detergent to clean the body of the
Saw.
do not immerse any electrical
part of the tool in any liquids.
6.
WARnIng! If the supply cord of
this power tool is damaged, it must be
replaced only by a qualified service
technician.
Troubleshooting
problem
possible Causes
Likely Solutions
Tool will not start.
Cord not connected.
1.
No power at outlet.
2.
Tool’s thermal reset breaker
3.
tripped (if equipped).
Internal damage or wear.
4.
(Carbon brushes or switch, for
example.)
Check that cord is plugged in.
1.
Check power at outlet. If outlet is unpowered,
2.
turn off tool and check circuit breaker. If breaker
is tripped, make sure circuit is right capacity for
tool and circuit has no other loads.
Turn off tool and allow to cool. Press reset button
3.
on tool.
Have technician service tool.
4.
Tool operates slowly. Power being reduced by long or
small diameter extension cord.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter
for its length and load. See
Extension Cords
in
GROUNDING
section.
Performance
decreases over time.
Blade dull or damaged.
1.
Carbon brushes worn or
2.
damaged.
Keep blade sharp. Replace as needed.
1.
Have qualified technician replace brushes.
2.
Excessive noise or
rattling.
Internal damage or wear. (Carbon
brushes or bearings, for example.)
Have technician service tool.
Overheating.
Forcing tool to work too fast.
1.
Blade misaligned.
2.
Blade dull or damaged.
3.
Blocked motor housing vents.
4.
Motor being strained by long or
5.
small diameter extension cord.
Allow tool to work at its own rate.
1.
Check and correct blade to fence alignment.
2.
Keep blade sharp. Replace as needed.
3.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and NIOSH-
4.
approved dust mask/respirator while blowing dust
out of motor using compressed air.
Eliminate use of extension cord. If an extension
5.
cord is needed, use one with the proper diameter
for its length and load. See
Extension Cords
in
GROUNDING
section.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
disconnect power supply before service.
