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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Tool will not start
1. Power cord is not plugged in.
2. Power source fuse or circuit
breaker is tripped.
3. Cord is damaged.
4. Burned out switch.
1. Plug the tool into power
source.
2. Replace the fuse or reset the
tripped circuit breaker. (If the
product repeatedly causes
the circuit or fuse to trip/blow,
discontinue use immediately
and have it serviced by an
Authorized SKIL Service
Center or Service Station.)
3. Inspect the cord for damage.
If damaged, have the cord
replaced by an Authorized
SKIL Service Center or
Service Station.
4. Have the switch replaced by
an Authorized SKIL Service
Center or Service Station.
Tool does not come up to
speed
1. Extension cord has insufficient
gauge or is too long.
2. Low house voltage.
1. Replace with adequate
extension cord (Refer to
the part of “EXTENSION
CORDS”).
2. Contact your electric
company.
Excessive vibration
1. Blade is bent.
2. Blade not secure in blade
holder.
1. Discard blade and use dif-
ferent blade.
2. See OPERATING IN-
STRUCTIONS section, “Tool-
free Blade Installation”.