Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Causes

 

 

Motor does not start

►► Check that the cord is properly plugged into an outlet.

 

►► Make sure the Plug-it connector is properly inserted and fully tightened.

 

►► Make sure the outlet has power. Check the circuit breaker or try another outlet.

 

►► If used with a Festool dust extractor, make sure the selector switch is pointing to “Auto”.

 

The auxiliary outlet on the dust extractor has power only when the selector is at Auto.

 

►► Inspect the power cord (including extension cords) for damage or missing prongs.

 

►► The motor brushes may have worn and need replacement.

 

 

The saw makes a

►► This is normal operation. Refer to page 15 for more information.

“Growling” sound when

 

it is first turned on or

 

idling.

 

 

 

The saw makes wavy

►► Make sure the guide rail gib cams are properly adjusted.

cuts

►► Inspect the blade for damage.

 

►► Make sure the sole plate is not rocking on the guide rail.

 

►► Keep the blade depth consistent during the cut; don’t raise and lower the blade.

 

►► Forcing an ATB-type blade into the cut too fast can cause the blade to deflect.

 

 

Saw cuts are burning

►► Make sure to use the correct blade for the material.

 

►► Make sure the blade is sharp.

 

►► Make sure the blade is installed correctly (not turning backward).

 

►► Reduce the motor speed.

 

►► If possible, increase the blade depth.

 

►► Increase your feed speed.

 

 

Excessive chipping on

►► Make sure to use the correct blade for the type of material and type of cut.

the lower edge of the cut

►► A very shallow blade depth can cause chipping on the underside if the teeth are barely

 

protruding below the surface. Increase the blade depth.

 

►► The blade toe-in may be incorrect. Refer to page 22 for more information.

 

 

Excessive chipping on

►► Make sure to use the correct blade for the type of material and type of cut.

the top edge of the cut

►► Inspect the splinter guard. Make sure it is flush with the cut line for its entire length.

 

►► Materials prone to splintering may splinter more if the blade is set too deep.

 

 

The sawblade fails to

►► The saw requires immediate service, and should be removed from operation. Contact

retract after a cutting

Festool or your authorized Festool service provider.

 

operation

 

 

 

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