SKU 67027
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troubleshooting
problem
possible causes
likely solutions
Tool will not start.
Battery Pack not fully connected.
1.
Battery Pack not charged.
2.
Internal damage or wear.
3.
(Carbon brushes or switch, for
example.)
Make sure that the battery pack (sold
1.
separately) is securely inserted into the
tool.
Charge Battery Pack.
2.
Have technician service tool.
3.
Trigger will not turn
off.
Tool needs service check.
Immediately remove battery pack from tool.
Do not use tool until a qualified service
technician checks out tool for damage or
defects.
Performance
decreases over time.
Accessory dull or damaged.
1.
Carbon brushes worn or
2.
damaged.
Keep cutting accessories sharp.
1.
Replace as needed.
Have qualified technician replace
2.
brushes.
Cut line is irregular.
Bent, cracked, or broken saw
1.
blade.
Loose saw blade.
2.
Improperly exerting side-to-side
3.
pressure on saw blade.
Replace saw blade.
1.
Make sure blade is securely installed in
2.
tool.
Make sure blade is held at 90° angle to
3.
workpiece.
Lack of cutting
performance
Dull Saw Blade.
1.
Improper Saw Blade used.
2.
Tool speed too slow.
3.
Attempting to cut curves with tool
4.
Replace saw blade.
1.
Use metal saw blades for cutting metal
2.
and wood saw blades for cutting wood.
Increase tool speed by squeezing Trigger
3.
harder.
Use tool only to cut straight lines.
4.
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.
Accessory misaligned.
2.
Accessory dull or damaged.
3.
Blocked motor housing vents.
4.
Allow tool to work at its own rate.
1.
Check and correct accessory to fence
2.
and/or table alignment.
Keep cutting accessories sharp.
3.
Replace as needed.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
4.
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator
while blowing dust out of motor using
compressed air.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the
tool. disconnect power supply before service.
