SawStop
®
10” Industrial Cabinet Saw 31
Using Y
our
Saw
System Initializing
— this code indicates that the system is performing self-checks and energizing the brake
system to activate in the case of an accident. This condition should clear within 15 seconds after the Main
Power Switch is turned on.
If the ambient temperature is very low (below about 0º F), this code may take longer to clear. The safety system
detects such low temperatures within the brake cartridge. If necessary, the system turns on a heater inside the
cartridge to raise the temperature of the electronics. This code will continue until the temperature inside the
brake cartridge is within the normal operating range.
System Ready
— this code indicates that all self-checks have been completed, the safety system is operating
properly, and the saw is in Standby mode ready to run.
Replace the Brake Cartridge
— this code indicates that the cartridge has already been fired or there is some
other permanent defect that cannot be corrected. If the cartridge has not been fired, turn off the Main Power
and turn it back on. If the error continues, install a new cartridge.
Blade is Coasting Down
— this code indicates that the blade is coasting down and that the safety system
is ready to activate the brake if contact is detected. The safety system detects the rotation of the motor to
determine when the blade is coasting down. If you touch the blade while this code is flashing, the brake will
activate.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE BLADE HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE COAST
DOWN STATUS CODE HAS CLEARED BEFORE TOUCHING THE BLADE!
Bypass Mode is
ON
— this code indicates that the saw is running in Bypass Mode and
will not
activate the
brake in the event of accidental contact with the blade. Bypass Mode allows you to cut electrically conductive
materials such as aluminum without activating the brake. When the saw is in Bypass Mode, the safety system
disables the brake. See page 33 for instructions on how to use the saw in Bypass Mode.
Push the Start/Stop Paddle to
OFF
— this code indicates that the Start/Stop paddle was left in the
ON
position (i.e., pulled out). Push the paddle in to the
OFF
position to clear this error. This is a safety feature to
prevent the saw from restarting after a power loss or after the safety system has turned the saw off due to an
error detected during use.
Turn the Cartridge Key to
ON
— this code indicates that the cartridge locking key is not turned to
ON
. To
clear this error make sure the cartridge locking key is correctly installed and turned to
ON
. See page 45 for
instructions on how to install and turn on the cartridge key.
No Blade Rotation
— this code indicates that the motor is not able to spin the blade as expected when the
Start/Stop Paddle was pulled out. The most common cause of this error is an open access door. Check to
make sure both the Belt Access Door and the Motor Cover are fully closed and that the corresponding interlock
switches are actuated. See page 26 for instructions on adjusting the position of the interlock switches.
Adjust Position of the Brake Cartridge
— this code indicates that the blade is too far from the aluminum
brake pawl. To clear this error, adjust the position of the brake cartridge as described on page 18. This error
code will also be displayed if there is no blade installed, if a blade smaller than 10 inch is installed, or if a non-
conductive blade (e.g. abrasive blade) is installed.
Using Your Saw
