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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Tool does not start.
1. Battery pack is depleted.
2. Battery pack is not installed
properly.
3. Burned out switch.
1. Charge the battery.
2. Confirm battery is properly secured
to the tool.
3. Have the switch replaced by an
Authorized SKIL Service Center or
Service Station.
Blade does not
come up to speed.
1. Low battery.
1. Recharge the battery pack or use a
fully charged pack.
Excessive vibration. 1. Blade out of balance.
2. Workpiece not clamped or
supported properly.
1. Discard blade and use a different
blade.
2. Clamp or support workpiece
properly according to this manual.
The blade does not
follow a straight line.
1. Blade teeth are dull.
2. Foot is out of line or bent.
3. Blade is bent.
1. Change to a new blade.
2. Have the tool repaired by an
Authorized SKIL Service Center or
Service Station.
3. Change to a new blade.
Cut binds, burns,
stalls motor when
ripping.
1. Dull blade with improper
tooth set.
2. Blade binds.
3. Improper workpiece
support.
1. Discard blade and use a different
blade.
2. Reassemble the blade and tighten
the washers according to this
manual.
3. Clamp or support workpiece
properly according to this manual.
Blade slipping.
1. Tool does not cut
workpiece.
1. Reassemble the blade and tighten
the washers according to this
manual.
