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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
The circular saw does
not work
Not connected to
power source
Plug the circular saw into
a power source
The blade does not
follow a straight line
Teeth are dull. This is
caused by hitting a hard
object such as a nail,
dulling teeth on one side.
The blade tends to cut
to the side with the
sharpest teeth
Change to a new,
sharp blade
Edge guide or straight
edge is not being used
Use an edge guide
(available separately)
or straight edge
(available separately)
The
blade
binds or smokes
from friction
Blade is dull
Change to a new,
sharp blade
Blade is on backwards
Install the blade correctly
Blade is bent
Replace with a
new blade
Workpiece is not
properly supported
Clamp the workpiece
correctly and tightly
Incorrect blade is
being used
Use the correct blade