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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor does
not start
1. Plunge button not pressed, or not pressed all the
way.
1. Ensure plunge button is fully pressed before be-
ginning plunge.
2. Batteries not connected properly or not charged.
2. Check that the batteries are connected properly to
the tool and have sufficient charge.
3. Defective power switch.
3. Stop using the tool and call
1-800-232-1195
for
customer service.
4. Defective motor or other internal problem.
4. Stop using the tool and call
1-800-232-1195
for
customer service.
Saw overheats
1. Tool forced to work too fast.
1. Do not force tool. Ensure blade selection is ap-
propriate for cut type and workpiece.
2. Blocked motor housing vents.
2. Wear safety glasses & dust mask. Blow dust out
of motor housing vents.
Excessive slop (play) between track
and saw
1. Fine-adjustment cams improperly adjusted.
1. Adjust the fine-adjustment cams. Refer to page
16.
Ineffective cutting performance
1. Blade is dull.
1. Sharpen or replace blade.
2. Blade is dirty.
2. Remove the blade and clean the surface and cut-
ting edge with steel wool and turpentine.
3. The blade is not secure.
3. Make sure the blade flanges are flush against the
blade and arbor bolt is tightened completely.
4. Blade is installed improperly.
4. Ensure blade is installed in correct orientation.
5. Incorrect blade used for workpiece.
5. Ensure blade is compatible with the material type
and thickness being cut.
Excessive noise or vibration
1. Blade is installed improperly.
1. Ensure blade is installed in correct orientation.
2. Blade is damaged.
2. Replace blade.
3. Blade is not secure.
3. Make sure blade flanges are flush against the
blade and arbor bolt is tightened completely.
4. Cutting too fast.
4. Do not force the tool. Let it work at its own pace.
Ensure blade selection is appropriate for cut type
and workpiece.
5. Worn bearings.
5. Stop using the tool and call
1-800-232-1195
for
customer service.
Blade will not turn
1. Spindle lock engaged.
1. Disengage the spindle lock; move blade back and
forth to ensure it is disengaged.
2. Worn bearings.
2. Stop using the tool and call
1-800-232-1195
for
customer service.
3. Defective gears.
3. Stop using the tool and call
1-800-232-1195
for
customer service.
Ineffective cutting performance
1. Plunge button not pressed, or not pressed all the
way.
1. Ensure plunge button is fully pressed before
beginning plunge.
2. Incorrect plunge mode selected.
2. Select correct plunge mode (see page 13).
3. Broken plunge linkage.
3. Stop using the tool and call
1-800-232-1195
for
customer service.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING!
Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replace-
ments should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer
service at
1-(800) 232-1195
, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at [email protected].
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