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