SawStop PCS175 Owner's Manual page 91

Troubleshooting
Problem
Cannot turn the saw on in Bypass
Mode.
The brake activated even though
there was no accidental contact.
The blade hits the brake pawl during
installation.
Cannot remove the brake cartridge.
Cannot install the brake cartridge.
Cannot remove the cartridge key.
Possible Cause(s)
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
1. Some electrically conductive
material contacted the blade, arbor
or arbor pulley.
2. The spreader or riving knife came
into contact with the blade.
3. The blade made contact with the
brake pawl.
1. The brake position is adjusted too
close to the blade.
2. The blade is the wrong size.
1. The cartridge key is still installed.
2. The cartridge is bound up on the
pivot pin and the positioning pin.
3. The quick-release clamp handle is
in the way.
1. The holes in the cartridge shell are
not aligned with the pivot pin and
positioning pin.
2. There is debris on the pivot or
positioning pins, or in the cartridge
mounting holes.
3. The blade is interfering with the
brake pawl.
1. The cartridge key is not turned to
the UNLOCKED position.
2. The shaft of the cartridge key is
binding in the cartridge or on the
cartridge mounting bracket.
Solution
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
1. Make sure no metal or other
conductive material is touching the
blade, arbor or pulley. Use Bypass
Mode to cut conductive materials.
2. Ensure that the spreader or riving knife
is accurately aligned and securely
clamped in place. There should be a
gap of at least 4-7 mm between the
blade and the spreader or riving knife.
3. Make sure there is a gap of
1
⁄
to inch between the teeth of the
8
blade and closest point on the brake
cartridge (see pages
1. Turn the brake positioning bolt counter-
clockwise until the closest point
between the brake pawl and the blade
1 1
⁄
is about inch to
16
2. Use only a 10 inch blade with a
standard brake cartridge, or an 8 inch
dado set with a dado cartridge.
1. Remove the cartridge key.
2. Pry the cartridge off the pins with a
blade wrench as described on page 62.
3. Swing the clamp handle fully upward to
clear the cartridge.
1. Make sure the mounting holes in the
cartridge are aligned with the pivot and
positioning pins.
2. Make sure the pins and mounting holes
are clean and free of obstructions.
3. Adjust the brake positioning bolt to
move the cartridge mounting bracket
away from the blade.
1. Turn the key clockwise until it stops.
2. Try turning and removing the key while
pressing upward or downward on the
key or cartridge.
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