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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Electrical problems
Motor does not start. The tool is not plugged in.
Plug the tool in.
Use a different power outlet.
Fuse or circuit breaker tripped. Replace house fuse or reset tripped breaker.
Brushes worn.
Contact SKILSAW Authorized Service to have
the brushes replaced.
Cord damaged.
Have cord replaced by SKILSAW Authorized
Service.
Tool slow to start.
Soft start feature of the tool.
No action required. This is a normal function of
the soft start feature.
General problems
Blade hits tool base. Blade misalignment.
Contact SKILSAW Authorized Service.
Angle of cut not ac-
curate.
Fence misalignment.
Adjust miter scale pointer. See page 12.
Cannot change miter
angle.
Miter lock lever is tightened.
Loosen miter lock lever. See page 17
Head assembly will
not fully rise or blade
guard will not fully
close.
Part failure
Contact SKILSAW Authorized Service.
Pivot spring or guard spring not
replaced properly after service.
Contact SKILSAW Authorized Service.
Cover plate not placed prop-
erly after changing blade.
Tighten the cover plate properly. See “Remov-
ing and Installing Blades” on page 10.
Chips/debris accumulation.
Remove accumulated chips. See “Emptying
Chip Collection Tray” on page 17 and “Clean-
ing” on page 18.
Blade binds, jams.
Rough cuts.
Improper operation
Make sure material being cut does not exceed
the cutting capacity. See page 7.
Dull blade
Replace the blade. See page 10.
Improper blade
Use only blades recommended for this tool and
material being cut. See page 11.
Damaged or bent saw blade
Replace the blade. See page 10.
Tool vibrates or
shakes.
Saw blade not round.
Replace the blade. See page 10.
Damaged or bent saw blade
Replace the blade. See page 10.
Saw blade loose.
Tighten blade bolt. See page 10.
Other
Contact SKILSAW Authorized Service.
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