Troubleshooting - SawStop CNS175 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
The motor will not start and both
LEDs on the switch box are off.
The motor will not start and at least
one LED on the switch box is on.
The motor stopped unexpectedly
during use but the brake did not
activate.
The brake activated even though
there was no accidental contact.
Cannot turn the saw on in Bypass
Mode.
76 SawStop 10" Contractor Saw
Possible Cause(s)
1. There is no power to the saw.
2. There is no brake cartridge installed
in the saw.
3. The brake cartridge is defective.
1. The safety system has detected a
system error and is displaying an
error code on the LEDs.
2. The cartridge is defective.
3. The thermal overload switch cut
power to the motor to prevent
overheating.
4. The motor is unplugged from the
saw.
1. The Start/Stop paddle was
bumped.
2. The material being cut is
overloading the safety detection
system (e.g., green or wet wood).
3. The safety system has detected a
system error and is displaying an
error code on the LEDs.
4. Electrical power to the system was
lost at least temporarily.
5. The cartridge is defective.
1. Some electrically conductive
material contacted the blade, arbor
or arbor pulley.
2. The spreader or riving knife came
into contact with the blade.
1. The sequence for starting the
saw in Bypass Mode was not
completed.
2. The safety system has detected a
system error and is displaying an
error code on the LEDs.
3. The Bypass key is not fully seated.
Solution
1. Ensure that the electrical supply to the
saw is on and that the correct voltage
is being supplied.
2. Install the brake cartridge.
3. Replace the brake cartridge with a new
cartridge.
1. Consult the list of System Status
Codes to determine the cause of the
error and the corrective action.
2. Try a different brake cartridge.
3. Press the thermal overload reset button
on the side of the contactor box.
4. Plug the motor cord into the matching
cord extending from the rear of the
cabinet.
1. Ensure the Start/Stop paddle is in the
OFF position and restart the saw.
2. Use different wood or cut in Bypass
Mode.
3. Consult the list of System Status
Codes to determine the cause of the
error and the corrective action.
4. Ensure that the electrical supply to the
saw is on and that the correct voltage
is being supplied.
5. Try a different brake cartridge.
1. Make sure no metal or other
conductive material is touching the
blade, arbor or pulley. If you are trying
to cut a conductive material, use
Bypass Mode.
2. Ensure that the spreader or riving knife
is accurately aligned and securely
clamped in place. There should be gap
of at least 3-8 mm between the blade
and the spreader or riving knife.
1. Follow the steps for starting the saw in
Bypass Mode exactly.
2. Consult the list of System Status
Codes to determine the cause of the
error and the corrective action.
3. Insert the Bypass Key fully and ensure
°.
it turns a full 90