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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.
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.
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 is bent.
2. Blade not secure in blade
holder.
1. Discard blade and use different
blade.
2. See assembly section, “install-
ing a blade”.
Cut binds, stalls
motor or kicks back
when cutting
1. Dull blade with improper tooth
set.
2. Tip of blade strikes workpiece
or inside of pipe.
1. Discard blade and use a differ-
ent blade.
2. Do not strike tip of blade while
cutting and make sure that
blade is long enough to cut
through a pipe.