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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Brake does not stop blade in
about 5 seconds.
1.
Brushes not seated or lightly
sticking or worn.
2.
Motor overheated from use of
dull blade/too heavy of a blade,
not recommended accessory or
rapid on/off cycling.
3.
Blade bolt loose.
4.
Other.
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Inspect/clean or replace
brushes (see Maintenance and
Lubrication section).
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Use sharp blade.
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Use a recommended blade.
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Let saw cool down.
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Tighten blade bolt.
-
Authorized service.
Motor does not start.
1. Check that unit is plugged in.
2.
Power source fuse or
time delay fuse.
3. Brushes worn.
4.
Other.
-
Plug unit in. Use different
outlet.
-
15-Amp time delay fuse or
circuit breaker.
-
See Motor Brush Replacement
in the Maintenance and
Lubrication section.
-
Authorized service.
Flash of light from motor
endcap
when
switch
is
released.
Normal - brake working properly.
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