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Trouble Shooting
!WARNING
PROBLEM
Read instruction manual first! Remove plug from the power source before making adjustments or assembling the blade.
TROUBLE: SAW WILL NOT START
1.Power cord is not plugged in.
2.Power source fuse or circuit breaker tripped.
3.Cord damaged.
4.Burned out switch.
5.Trigger does not turn tool on.
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. |
| 5. | 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 out of balance. |
| 2. | Workpiece not clamped or supported properly. |
REMEDy | 1. | Discard Blade and use different blade. |
| 2. Clamp or support workpiece as shown on pages 9 and 11. | |
| TROUBLE: CANNOT MAKE SQUARE CUT WHEN CROSSCUTTING | |
PROBLEM | 1. | Foot not adjusted properly. |
REMEDy | 1. | See “Operating Instructions” section, “Bevel Adjustment” (page 9), “Line Guide” |
| (page 10, “Cutting Large Sheets (page 11) and “Rip Cuts” (page 11). | |
TROUBLE: CUT BINDS, BURNS, STALLS MOTOR WHEN RIPPING PROBLEM 1. Dull blade with improper tooth set.
2.Warped board.
3.Blade binds.
4.Improper workpiece support.
REMEDy 1. Discard blade and use a different blade.
2.Make sure concave or hollow side is facing “DOWN” feed slowly, see (page 11).
3.Assemble blade and tighten
4.Clamp or support workpiece as shown on pages 9 and 11.
TROUBLE: BLADE SLIPPING
PROBLEM 1. Tool does not cut workpiece.
REMEDy 1. Assemble blade and tighten
