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TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
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9 9" METAL CUTTER
CAUTION!
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER SOURCE BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING
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1) Machine will not turn on
a) Inspect power cord for damage. Check continuity. Replace if needed. (PN SMS9-59)
b) Inspect brushes for excessive wear. Replace if needed. (PN SMS9-46) (2)
c) Do not exceed 30 minutes run time without cool down of saw.
d) Check trigger switch for continuity. Replace if needed. (PN SMS9-63)
2) Losing Power
a) Inspect brushes and replace if needed. (PN SMS9-46) (2)
b) Extension cord too long. Limit cord length to 50’ or less.
c) Extension cord too thin. Use 12 AWG or larger.
3) Blade Guard Sticks
a) 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.
b) Check guard return spring for sufficient tension. Replace if spring is weak. (PN SMS9-16)
c) Check guard for distortion. Replace if distorted or damaged. (PN SMS9-14)
4) Blade Spins on Spindle
a) Check for proper tightness and installation. Inspect inner blade flange (PN SMS9-12) and outer blade
flange (PN SMS9-10) for wear or damage. Replace if wear is excessive.
b) Check flange mating surfaces for flatness. Replace if excessive distortion exists.
c) Check to ensure flat washer is present between bolt head and outer blade drive flange.
5) Low Blade Life/Teeth Chipping
a) Wrong blade for the type of material.
i)
RGMBL09 for mild steel up to 1/2” solid.
ii) RGMBL09-ALM for aluminum up to 1/2” solid.
iii) RGMBL09-SS for stainless steel up to 5/16” solid.
iv) RGMBL09-TS for thin steel up to 1/4” solid.
b) Aggressive contact with blade into material. The blade must be allowed to do the work.
c) Too much vibration due to insufficient clamping, worn or bent blade, or worn parts (see "Saw Vibrates"
below).
6) Saw Vibrates
a) Check blade for tightness.
b) Inspect inner blade flange (PN SMS9-12) and outer blade drive flange (PN SMS9-10) for
wear or damage. Replace if needed.
c) Check to ensure work is properly clamped. Both primary and cut-off piece can cause vibration.
d) Check bevel lock and depth lock for tightness. (PN SMS9-93)
e) Check blade teeth for missing carbide, bends or cracks.
7) Laser Won’t Track
a) Adjust Laser alignment screw (PN SMS9-99) with laser turned on.
