Troubleshooting - Skil 5080 Owner's Manual

TROUBLE SHOOTING
WARNING
Trouble
Saw will not start
Blade does not come
up to speed
Excessive vibration
Cannot make
square cut when
crosscutting
Cut binds, burns,
stalls, motor when
ripping
Blade slipping
Read instruction manual first! Remove plug from the power source before
making adjustments or assembling the blade.
Problem
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.
1. Extension cord too light or
too long.
2. Low house voltage.
1. Blade out of balance.
2. Workpiece not clamped or
supported properly.
1. Foot not adjusted properly. 1. See "Operating Instructions" section,
1. Dull blade with improper
tooth set.
2. Warped board.
3. Blade binds.
4. Improper workpiece
support.
1. Tool does not cut
workpiece.
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. Disengage Safety Switch as described
on page 17.
1. Replace with adequate cord.
2. Contact your electric company.
1. Discard Blade and use different blade.
2. Clamp or support workpiece as shown
on pages 16 and 19.
"Bevel Adjustment" (page 16), "Line
Guide" (page 16), "Cutting Large
Sheets (page 19) and "Rip Cuts"
(page 19).
1. Discard blade and use a different
blade.
2. Make sure concave or hollow side is
facing "DOWN" feed slowly, see
(page 19).
3. Assemble blade and tighten Vari-
Torque clutch per "Assembly ", see
(page 13).
4. Clamp or support workpiece as shown
on pages 16 and 19.
1. Assemble blade and tighten Vari-
Torque clutch per "Assembly ", see
(page 13).
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