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Cordless Circular Saw    WX530 WX530.9
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solution
Tool will not start when 
operating the on/off 
switch.
Battery pack not securely fitted 
into tool.
Battery pack is not charged.
Make sure battery is fully charged and 
securely fit into the tool.
Charge the battery pack.
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 Saw blade assembly and 
removing 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
Blade is not spinning fast enough Allow the saw blade to reach full speed 
prior to beginning a cut in the material.
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