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4.If the body of the saw needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft damp cloth. A mild detergent can be used but nothing like alcohol, petrol or other cleaning agent.
5.Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
General inspection
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They may vibrate loose over time.
If the power cord or RCD needs replacing, the task must be carried out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s agent, or a qualified electrical repairer in order to avoid a safety hazard.
Power cord and RCD maintenance
IMPORTANT. Ensure the RCD is tested upon every use. It is essential that the safety switch is tested to ensure it is functioning correctly. We strongly recommend that a test of the RCD is conducted without fail before each use. Refer to
Testing your safety switch.
If the power cord or RCD needs replacing, the task must be carried out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s agent, or a qualified electrical repairer in order to avoid a safety hazard.
Troubleshooting
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Saw will not start | Power cord not plugged in | Ensure that the cord is connected to the power supply | |
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| Power fault, fuse or circuit breaker tripped | Check the power supply | |
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| Cord damaged | Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace | |
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| Burned out switch | Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace | |
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| Faulty motor | Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace the motor | |
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Blade does not reach | Extension cord too long or undersized | Use extension cord heavy enough to carry the current | |
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Tool is overheating | Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room temperature. | ||
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| Inspect and clean the ventilation slots | |
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Poor cutting | Accessory blunted | Replace with new circular saw blade | |
| No water on blade (tile cutting only) | Ensure water cooling on/off lever is in the “on” position | |
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Vibration or abnormal | Loose parts | Check to see that all knobs and levers are securely | |
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| tightened including bevel adjustment lever, depth locking | |
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| lever and parallel fence locking knob | |
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| Blade vibrating | Ensure that the blade nut is securely tightened | |
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| Moving parts excessively worn | Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace | |
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