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Electric Circular Saw WX422
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solution
Tool will not start when
operating the on/off switch.
Power cord not plugged in.
Power cord is broken.
Carbon brush has worn down
Check to make sure power cord
is connected well into a working
outlet.
Unplug the power cord. 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
Saw blade
Assembly and Removing
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 Blade is not spinning fast
enough
Allow the saw blade to reach full
speed prior to beginning a cut in the
material.