TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom
Tool will not start when operating
the on/off trigger.
Cutting depth is less than that
is set.
Blade spins or slips
Blade will not cut a straight line.
Blade kicks back when beginning
a cut
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20V Cordless Brushless Circular saw
Possible Causes
Battery park not plugged in.
Battery park is powered off.
Carbon brush has worn down
Sawdust accumulated at the
rear of the base.
Blade is not tightly engaged
with the spindle.
Blade is dull.
Blade is not mounted properly.
Saw is not being guided
properly.
Saw blade teeth may be
engaged in the material when
starting.
Blade is not spinning fast
enough
Possible Solution
Check to make sure battery park is
connected well into a working outlet.
Charging the battery.
Replace the carbon brush using a
qualified maintenance person.
Shake out sawdust. Consider
connecting a vacuum for dust
collection.
Remove the blade and reassemble
it as described in Mounting and
Removing the Blade section.
Mount a new, sharp blade on the saw.
Check that blade is properly mounted.
Use a parallel guide.
Before restarting a saw in the
workpiece, center the saw blade in the
kerf and check that the saw teeth are
not engaged into the material.
Allow the saw blade to reach full speed
prior to beginning a cut in the material.
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