Troubleshooting - SawStop PCS31230 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 starts slowly and/or fails
to reach nominal speed.
The motor stopped unexpectedly
during use but the brake did not
activate.
The blade slows down when cutting,
but does not stop.
88 SawStop 10" Professional Cabinet 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.
1. The electrical supply voltage is too
low.
2. The belts are worn or slipping.
1. The Start/Stop paddle was bumped. 1. Ensure the Start/Stop paddle is in the
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. One of the belts is worn, damaged
or not properly tensioned.
2. The blade is binding on the wood.
3. The blade is installed backwards.
4. The voltage supplied to the motor is
incorrect.
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 contactor box behind the
left side of the switch box.
1. Ensure that the correct voltage is being
supplied to the saw.
2. Adjust the tension in the belts or
replace if worn.
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. Check the tension of the motor belt
and arbor belt. If the motor belt is too
loose, adjust the position of the motor
to provide the correct tension on the
motor belt. If the arbor belt is too loose,
replace it with a new belt. Replace any
worn or damaged belts.
2. Ensure the spreader or riving knife is
aligned with the blade. If using the rip
fence, ensure it is aligned parallel to
the blade
3. Remove the blade and reinstall in the
correct orientation.
4. Ensure the motor is wired to match
the power that is being supplied. If
using an extension cord, ensure the
extension cord is the correct gauge.