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Trouble Shooting
Read instruction manual first! Remove plug from the power source before
making adjustments or assembling the blade.
TROUBLE: SAW WILL NOT START
PROBLEM
1. Power cord is not plugged in.
2. Power source fuse or circuit breaker tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
4. Burned out switch.
REMEDY
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.
TROUBLE: BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
PROBLEM
1. Extension cord too light or too long.
2. Low house voltage.
REMEDY
1. Replace with adequate cord.
2. Contact your electric company.
TROUBLE: EXCESSIVE VIBRATION
PROBLEM
1. Blade is bent.
2. Blade not secure in blade holder.
REMEDY
1. Discard blade and use different blade.
2. See Assembly section, “Installing a blade” (page 7)
TROUBLE: CUT BINDS, STALLS MOTOR OR KICKS BACK WHEN CUTTING
PROBLEM
1. Dull blade with improper tooth set.
2.Tip of blade strikes workpiece or inside of pipe.
REMEDY
1. Discard blade and use a different blade.
2. Do not strike tip of blade while cutting and make sure that blade is long
enough to cut through a pipe.
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WARNING
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