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TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
S
14 14" METAL CUTTER
CAUTION!
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING.
1. Machine will not turn on
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Inspect power cord for damage. Check continuity. Replace if needed. (PN SMS14-25)
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Inspect brushes for excessive wear. Replace if needed. (PN SMS14-33) (2)
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Do not exceed 30 minutes run time without cool down of saw.
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Check trigger switch for continuity. Replace if needed. (PN SMS14-17)
2. Losing Power
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Inspect brushes and replace if needed. (PN SMS14-33) (2)
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Extension cord too long. Limit cord length to 50’ or less.
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Extension cord too thin. Use 12 AWG or larger.
3. Blade Guard Sticks
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Remove guard and remove any foreign material.
Guard must move freely. Use light grease on mating contact surfaces to aid in movement.
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Check guard return spring for sufficient tension. Replace if spring is weak. (PN SMS14-113)
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Check guard for distortion. Replace if distorted or damaged. (PN SMS14-115)
4. Blade Spins on Spindle
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Check for proper tightness and installation. Inspect inner blade flange (PN SMS14-117) and outer blade
flange (PN SMS14-136) for wear or damage. Replace if wear is excessive.
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Check flange mating surfaces for flatness. Replace if excessive distortion exists.
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Check to ensure flat washer is present between bolt head and outer blade drive flange.
5. Low Blade Life/Teeth Chipping
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Wrong blade for the type of material.
SM-BL-014 for mild steel up to 1” solid.
SM-BL-014-AL for aluminum up to 1” solid.
SM-BL-014-SS for stainless steel up to 1/2” solid.
SM-BL-014-TS for thin steel up to 1/4” solid.
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Aggressive contact with blade into material. The blade must be allowed to do the work.
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Too much vibration due to insufficient clamping, worn or bent blade, or worn parts (see "Saw Vibrates"
below).
6. Saw Vibrates
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Check blade for tightness.
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Inspect inner blade flange (PN SMS14-117) and outer blade drive flange (PN SMS14-136) for wear
or damage. Replace if needed.
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Check to ensure work is properly clamped. Both primary and cut-off piece can cause vibration.
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Check miter lock for tightness. (PN SMS14-91)
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Check blade teeth for missing carbide, bends or cracks.
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