Troubleshooting - Skil 5385 Operating Instructions Manual

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Read instruction manual first! Remove plug from the power source before
making adjustments or assembling the blade.
TROUBLE: SAW WILL NOT START
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. 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 9
TROUBLE: BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
1. Extension cord too light or too long.
2. Low house voltage.
1. Replace with adequate cord.
2. Contact your electric company.
TROUBLE: EXCESSIVE VIBRATION
1. Blade out of balance.
2. Workpiece not clamped or supported properly.
1. Discard Blade and use different blade.
2. Clamp or support workpiece as shown on pages 9 and 11.
TROUBLE: CANNOT MAKE SQUARE CUT WHEN CROSSCUTTING
1. Foot not adjusted properly.
1. See "Operating Instructions" section, "Bevel Adjustment" (page 9), "Line Guide"
(page t 0, "Cutting Large Sheets (page t t ) and "Rip Cuts" (page t 2).
TROUBLE: CUT BINDS, BURNS, STALLS MOTOR WHEN RIPPING
1. Dull blade with improper tooth set.
2. Warped board.
3. Blade binds.
4. Improper workpiece support.
1. Discard blade and use a different blade.
2. Make sure concave or hollow side is facing "DOWN" feed slowly, see (page 11).
3. Assemble blade and tighten Vari-Torque clutch per "Assembly Instructions", see
(page 8)
4. Clamp or support workpiece as shown on pages 9 and 11.
TROUBLE: BLADE SLIPPING
1. Tool does not cut workpiece.
1. Assemble blade and tighten Vari-Torque clutch per "Assembly Instructions", see
(page 8)
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