SawStop 10” Contractor Saw 43
Using Y
our
Saw
Using Your Saw
It is not necessary to turn off the main power switch after pushing in the Start/Stop paddle to turn off the
motor. If you plan to make several cuts with the saw, you can leave the main power switch in the
ON
position
between cuts to eliminate the delay due to the initialization routine. Once you have finished using the saw,
turn the main power switch to
OFF
to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent start-up.
In addition, the main power switch has a lockout key that you can remove to prevent children or other non-
authorized users from turning the saw on. To remove the key, pull it out, away from the switch. To replace the
key, press it back into the socket until it snaps into place (see Fig. 50). When the key is removed, the main
power switch can be turned
OFF
, but it cannot be turned
ON
.
Your saw also comes equipped with a thermal overload switch that will cut power to the motor if the motor starts
to overheat (see Fig. 51). The motor could overheat, for example, if it is overloaded or if a workpiece is fed too
rapidly into the blade.
If the thermal overload switch cuts power to the motor, wait a minute or two for the motor to cool down to a
safe operating temperature and then push the red thermal overload reset button on the contactor box behind
the left side of the switch box. An audible click will indicate that the thermal overload switch has been reset and
the saw is ready to use. Double check the electrical circuit and all electrical connections and always use an
appropriate feed rate for the material that you are cutting.
Fig. 50
main power switch
lockout key
thermal overload
reset switch
Fig. 51
