SawStop
®
10” Industrial Cabinet Saw 71
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
The motor will not start and both
LEDs on the switch box are off.
1. There is no power to the saw.
1. Ensure that the electrical supply to
the saw is on and that the correct
voltage is being supplied.
2. The disconnect switch is turned to
OFF.
2. Turn the disconnect switch to ON.
3. There is no brake cartridge installed
in the saw.
3. Install the brake cartridge.
4. The brake cartridge is defective.
4. Replace the brake cartridge with a
new cartridge.
5. For 415V, 480V and 600V saws, the
fuse in the side of the contactor box
has blown.
5. Check the fuse in the side of the
contactor box (only on a 415V, 480V
or 600V saw).
The motor will not start and at least
one LED on the switch box is on.
1. The safety system has detected a
system error and is displaying an
error code on the LEDs.
1. Consult the list of System Status
Codes to determine the cause of the
error and the corrective action.
2. The cartridge is defective.
2. Try a different brake cartridge.
3. The motor has overheated and
tripped the thermal overload switch.
3. Wait 10 minutes and try again.
The motor stopped unexpectedly
during use but the brake did not
activate.
1. The Start/Stop paddle was bumped.
1. Ensure the Start/Stop paddle is in
the OFF position and restart the saw.
2. The material being cut is overloading
the safety detection system (e.g.,
green or wet wood).
2. Use different wood or cut in Bypass
mode.
3. The safety system has detected a
system error and is displaying an
error code on the LEDs.
3. Consult the list of System Status
Codes to determine the cause of the
error and the corrective action.
4. Electrical power to the system was
lost at least temporarily.
4. Ensure that the electrical supply to
the saw is on and that the correct
voltage is being supplied.
5. A door interlock switch was released. 5. Ensure the belt access door and
motor cover are closed and the
interlock switches are actuated.
6. The cartridge is defective.
6. Try a different brake cartridge.
The brake activated even though
there was no accidental contact.
1. Some electrically conductive
material contacted the blade, arbor
or arbor pulley.
1. Make sure no metal or other
conductive material is touching the
blade, arbor or pulley. If you are
trying to cut a conductive material,
use Bypass mode.
2. The spreader or riving knife came
into contact with the blade.
2. Ensure that the spreader or riving
knife is accurately aligned and
securely clamped in place. There
should be a gap of at least 5-7mm
between the blade and the spreader
or riving knife
