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Compact Circular Saw  EN
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solution
Tool will not start when operating 
the on/off trigger.
Safety switch is not pressed.
Power cord not plugged in.
Power cord is broken.
Carbon brush has worn down
Press safety switch and hold it while 
engaging the on/off trigger.
Check to make sure power cord is 
connected well into a working outlet.
Unplug the power cord and replace it 
using a qualified maintenance person.
Replace the carbon brush using a 
qualified maintenance person.
Cutting depth is less than that is 
set.
Sawdust accumulated at the 
rear of the base.
Shake out sawdust. Consider 
connecting a vacuum for dust 
collection.
Blade spins or slips.
Blade is not tightly engaged 
with the spindle.
Remove the blade and reassemble 
it as described in Mounting and 
Removing the Blade section.
Blade will not cut a straight line.
Blade is dull.
Blade is not mounted properly.
Saw is not being guided 
properly. 
Mount a new, sharp blade on the saw.
Check that blade is properly mounted.
Use a parallel guide.
Blade kicks back when beginning 
a cut.
Saw blade teeth may be 
engaged in the material when 
starting. 
Blade is not spinning fast 
enough
Before restarting a saw in the 
workpiece, center the saw blade in the 
kerf and check that the saw teeth are 
not engaged into the material.
Allow the saw blade to reach full 
speed prior to beginning a cut in the 
material.