SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Teeth ripping from blade
Motor running too hot
Saw will not start
Teeth too coarse for work Use blade with finer teeth
Rate of feed too great Decrease feed rate
Vibrating workpiece
Teeth filling with material
Hold workpiece firmly
Use blade with coarser teeth
Blade too coarse for work
(typical when cutting pipe)
Use blade with finer teeth
Blade too fine for work
(typical when cutting slick or
soft material)
Use blade with coarser teeth
Excessive dirt and chips Clean thoroughly
Loose electrical connections Have qualified electrician check
electrical connections
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Teeth ripping from blade
Motor running too hot
Saw will not start
Teeth too coarse for work Use blade with finer teeth
Rate of feed too great Decrease feed rate
Vibrating workpiece
Teeth filling with material
Hold workpiece firmly
Use blade with coarser teeth
Blade too coarse for work
(typical when cutting pipe)
Use blade with finer teeth
Blade too fine for work
(typical when cutting slick or
soft material)
Use blade with coarser teeth
Excessive dirt and chips Clean thoroughly
Loose electrical connections Have qualified electrician check
electrical connections
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