PROBLEM
Saw will not start
Blade does not
come up to
speed
Excessive vibra-
tion
Cut binds, burns,
stalls motor when
ripping
Cut not true at
90° or 45° posi-
tions
Plastic melts or
blade tips over-
heat when cut-
ting.
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUSE
Battery pack is not attached.
•
Power adapter is not connected to
•
power outlet.
Cord of the power adapter is
•
damaged.
Other
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Battery pack has low charge level.
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The battery pack is near the end
•
of its life.
The battery pack, power adapter,
•
or saw is overheated.
Bevel lock handle is not tightened.
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Blade out of balance.
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Arbor nut is loose.
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Saw is not mounted securely to
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stand or workbench.
The blade is dull.
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Warped workpiece.
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Rip fence is not parallel to the
•
blade.
The riving knife is out of
•
alignment.
Alignment screws not adjusted
•
properly.
Feed rate is too high.
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Blade tips are dull.
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Connect the battery pack.
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Make sure that the battery pack is fully
inserted.
Connect the power adapter to power
•
outlet.
Please contact customer service
•
or an authorized service center for
assistance.
Have the saw reviewed by a FLEX
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Factory Service Center or Authorized
FLEX Service Station
Charge the battery pack.
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Replace the battery pack.
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Allow the battery pack, power adapter,
•
or saw to cool down until it reaches
normal operating temperature.
Tighten the bevel lock handle.
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Discard the blade and use a different
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blade.
See chapter "TO CHANGE THE
•
BLADE"
Tighten all mounting hardware.
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Replace with a new blade.
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Make sure the concave or hollow side
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of the workpiece is facing DOWN, and
feed slowly.
See chapter "ALIGNING RIP FENCE".
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See chapter "RIVING KNIFE
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ALIGNMENT".
See chapter "ADJUST THE BLADE
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PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE
SLOTS".
Reduce the feed rate through blade.
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Sharpen the tips or replace the blade.
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SOLUTION