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CK104-CS
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
To avoid any accidental starting of the saw, turn the switch to the “OFF”
position, remove the safety key, and unplug the tool from the AC power source.
Should the motor fail to run, for any reason, call Customer Service.
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TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Cut-off saw will
not start
1. Tool not plugged in
2.Tripped circuit breaker or
blown fuse
3.Power cord damaged
4.Worn or damaged
carbon brushes
1.Plug in cut-off saw.
2.Reset circuit breaker or
replace fuse.
3.Have power cord replaced by
authorized service center.
4.Replace carbon brushes.
Cut-off saw
makes
unsatisfactory
cuts
1.Glazed cutting wheel
2.Workpiece incorrectly
clamped in vise
1.Dress the wheel or replace
with a new one.
2.Securely clamp and support
workpiece.
Cut-off wheel
does not come up
to speed
1.Extension cord too light
or too long
2.Low voltage from AC
power source
1.Replace cord.
2.Consult certified electrical
contractor.
Cut-off saw
vibrates exces-
sively during cut
1.Saw not mounted
securely to workbench
2.Damaged cut-off wheel
3.Workpiece incorrectly
clamped in vise
1.Tighten all mounting hard-
ware. See Figure 1.
2.Replace cut-off wheel.
3.Clamp workpiece securely in
vise.
Cut-off saw does
not make accurate
cuts
1.Fence improperly adjusted
2.Cut-off wheel not square
to fence
3.Excessive force used to
make cut
4.Workpiece moving
1.Inspect and adjust fence.
2.Inspect and adjust wheel.
3.Reduce pressure on cuts - let
wheel do cutting.
4.Clamp workpiece securely in vise.
Cannot move cut-
off saw arm
1.Auto retracting wheel
guard binding
1.Check for damaged parts.
Repair or replace as needed.
Material moves
during cutting
1.Fence slipping or work-
piece incorrectly clamped
2.Vise not securely clamp-
ing workpiece
3.Excessive force used to
make cut
1.Tighten fence.
2.Clamp workpiece securely in
vise.
3.Reduce pressure on cuts - let
wheel do cutting.