Troubleshooting - Skil MS6305-00 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Turn the main switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before
troubleshooting .
Problem
Saw will not start
Blade does not
come up to speed
Excessive vibration
Brake does not
stop blade in
approximately 10
Seconds.
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Cause
1. Power cord is not plugged
in.
2. Fuse or circuit breaker is
tripped.
3. Cord is damaged.
4. Burned out switch.
1. Extension cord is too light or
too long.
2. Low supply voltage.
1. Blade is out of balance.
2. Saw is not mounted securely
to the stand or workbench.
3. Arbor nut is not tight.
1. Brushes not seated or lightly
sticking or worn.
2. Motor overheated from use
of dull blade/too heavy of
a blade, not recommended
accessory or rapid on/off
cycling.
3. Blade bolt loose.
4. Other.
Remedy
1. Plug power cord into a functioning
power outlet.
2. Replace fuse or reset a tripped
circuit breaker.
3. 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.
1. Replace with an adequate cord.
2. Contact your electric company.
1. Discard blade and use different
blade.
2. Tighten all mounting hardware.
3. See "Removal and installation of
the blade".
1. Inspect/clean or replace brushes
(see maintenance and lubrication
section).
2. Use sharp blade, use a
recommended blade or let saw
cool down.
3. Tighten blade bolt.
4. Have switch replaced by an
authorized SKIL service center or
service station.