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3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.
4. If the body of the saw needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft
damp cloth. A mild detergent can be used but nothing like
alcohol, petrol or other cleaning agent.
5. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
General inspection
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight.
They may vibrate loose over time.
If the power cord or RCD needs replacing, the task must
be carried out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s
agent, or a qualified electrical repairer in order to avoid a
safety hazard.
Power cord and RCD maintenance
IMPORTANT. Ensure the RCD is tested upon every use.
It is essential that the safety switch is tested to ensure it is
functioning correctly. We strongly recommend that a test of
the RCD is conducted without fail before each use. Refer to
Testing your safety switch.
If the power cord or RCD needs replacing, the task must
be carried out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s
agent, or a qualified electrical repairer in order to avoid a
safety hazard.
Troubleshooting
Trouble Problem Suggested remedy
Saw will not start Power cord not plugged in Ensure that the cord is connected to the power supply
Power fault, fuse or circuit breaker tripped Check the power supply
Cord damaged Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace
Burned out switch Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace
Faulty motor
Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace the motor
Blade does not reach
full speed
Extension cord too long or undersized Use extension cord heavy enough to carry the current
Tool is overheating Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room temperature.
Inspect and clean the ventilation slots
Poor cutting Accessory blunted
No water on blade (tile cutting only)
Replace with new circular saw blade
Ensure water cooling on/off lever is in the “on” position
Vibration or abnormal
noise
Loose parts Check to see that all knobs and levers are securely
tightened including bevel adjustment lever, depth locking
lever and parallel fence locking knob
Blade vibrating Ensure that the blade nut is securely tightened
Moving parts excessively worn Use a qualified electrical repairer to repair or replace