EXCESSIVE TOOL VIBRATION
POTENTIAL CAUSE
1. Out of balance blade.
2. Materials not secured or
supported properly.
REMEDY
1. Install new blade and discard
old blade.
2. Secure work piece with clamps
or supports as shown in manual.
LOWER GUARD NOT MOVING
POTENTIAL CAUSE
1. Dust Build up
2. Jammed gear
3. Trigger cable off track
REMEDY
1. Remove blade; examine and
clean out dust build up with
compressed air.
2. Remove blade; lubricate and
clean pulley, if damaged send to
qualified repair shop.
3. Remove blade; set pulley back in
groove and tighten, if damaged
send to qualified repair shop.
STALLING MOTOR WHEN RIPPING, BLADE
BINDING, EXCESSIVE FRICTION OR BURNING
POTENTIAL CAUSE
REMEDY
1. Dull blade with wrong tooth set. 1. Replace blade with new or proper
design for application.
2. Warped material.
2. Ensure concave or hollow side is
facing down, and feed slowly.
3. Blade binding.
3. Re-assemble blade and
re-tighten per "Blade Attachment
/Removal".
4. Materials not secured or
4. Secure work-piece as shown in
supported properly.
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