SteelMax S7, Operator'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
S
7 7-1/4" METAL CUTTER
CAUTION!
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING
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1. Machine will not turn on
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Inspect power cord for damage. Check continuity. Replace if needed. (PN SMS7-61)
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Inspect brushes for excessive wear. Replace if needed. (PN SMS7-2) (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 SMS7-62)
2. Losing Power
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Inspect brushes and replace if needed. (PN SMS7-2) (2)
 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. Wipe any excess material from guard & face plate.
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 SMS7-34)
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Check guard for distortion. Replace if distorted or damaged. (PN SMS7-35)
4. Blade Spins on Spindle
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Check for proper tightness and installation. Inspect inner blade flange (PN SMS7-37) and outer blade
flange (PN SMS7-39) 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.
RGMBL07-5 for mild steel up to 5/16” solid.
RGMBL07-5ALM for aluminum up to 3/8” solid.
RGMBL07-5SS for stainless steel up to 1/4” solid.
RGMBL05-5TS for thin steel less than 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 SMS7-37) and outer blade drive flange (PN SMS7-39) 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 bevel lock and depth lock for tightness. (PN SMS7-91, SMS7-84, SMS7-76)
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Check blade teeth for missing carbide, bends or cracks.
7.
Laser Won’t Track
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Adjust Laser alignment screw (PN SMS7-67) with laser turned on.