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Compact Circular Saw
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Possible Causes
Possible Solution
Tool will not start when operating
the on/off trigger.
Safety switch is not pressed.
Power cord not plugged in.
Power cord is broken.
Carbon brush has worn down
Press safety switch and hold it while
engaging the on/off trigger.
Check to make sure power cord is
connected well into a working outlet.
Unplug the power cord and replace it
using a qualified maintenance person.
Replace the carbon brush using a
qualified maintenance person.
Cutting depth is less than that is
set.
Sawdust accumulated at the
rear of the base.
Shake out sawdust. Consider
connecting a vacuum for dust
collection.
Blade spins or slips.
Blade is not tightly engaged
with the spindle.
Remove the blade and reassemble
it as described in
Mounting and
Removing the Blade
section.
Blade will not cut a straight line.
Blade is dull.
Blade is not mounted properly.
Saw is not being guided
properly.
Mount a new, sharp blade on the saw.
Check that blade is properly mounted.
Use a parallel guide.
Blade kicks back when beginning
a cut.
Saw blade teeth may be
engaged in the material when
starting.
Blade is not spinning fast
enough
Before restarting a saw in the
workpiece, center the saw blade in the
kerf and check that the saw teeth are
not engaged into the material.
Allow the saw blade to reach full
speed prior to beginning a cut in the
material.
