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TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING
Read instruction manual first! Remove plug from the power source before
making adjustments or assembling the blade.
Trouble
Problem
Remedy
Saw will not start
1. Power cord is not plugged
in.
2. Power source fuse or
circuit breaker tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
4. Burned out switch.
5. Trigger does not turn tool
on.
1. Plug saw in.
2. Replace fuse or reset tripped circuit
breaker.
3. Inspect cord for damage. If damaged,
have cord replaced by an Authorized
Skil Service Center or Service Station.
4. Have switch replaced by an
Authorized Skil Service Center or
Service Station.
5. Disengage Safety Switch as described
on page 17.
Blade does not come
up to speed
1. Extension cord too light or
too long.
2. Low house voltage.
1. Replace with adequate cord.
2. Contact your electric company.
Excessive vibration 1. Blade out of balance.
2. Workpiece not clamped or
supported properly.
1. Discard Blade and use different blade.
2. Clamp or support workpiece as shown
on pages 16 and 19.
Cannot make
square cut when
crosscutting
1. Foot not adjusted properly. 1. See “Operating Instructions” section,
“Bevel Adjustment” (page 16), “Line
Guide” (page 16
)
, “Cutting Large
Sheets (page 19) and “Rip Cuts”
(page 19).
Cut binds, burns,
stalls, motor when
ripping
1. Dull blade with improper
tooth set.
2. Warped board.
3. Blade binds.
4. Improper workpiece
support.
1. Discard blade and use a different
blade.
2. Make sure concave or hollow side is
facing “DOWN” feed slowly, see
(page 19).
3. Assemble blade and tighten Vari-
Torque clutch per “Assembly ”, see
(page 13).
4. Clamp or support workpiece as shown
on pages 16 and 19.
Blade slipping
1. Tool does not cut
workpiece.
1. Assemble blade and tighten Vari-
Torque clutch per “Assembly ”, see
(page 13).