Owner's manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Saw will not operate

Power lead not plugged in Ensure that the power lead is connected to the power supply

Power fault, fuse or circuit breaker tripped Check the power supply

Brushes worn or sticking

Disconnect power, open brush caps and ensure brushes move freely in

the holders. Check whether brushes require replacing as outlined in the

maintenance section.

Lead damaged Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace the lead

Faulty switch Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace the switch

Faulty motor Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace the motor

Poor performance

Extension lead too long or undersized Use extension lead heavy enough to carry the current

Blunt or damaged blade Re-sharpen or replace blade

Motor is overloaded

Reduce pushing force on saw. Ensure the cut isn’t closing and pinching the

blade.

Tool is overheating

Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room temperature. Inspect and clean the

ventilation slots.

Vibration or abnormal noise

Accessory not secured Ensure that the saw blade is fully tightened in the arbor washers

Moving parts excessively worn Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace

Mechanical obstruction Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace

Armature has shorted sections Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace

Motor runs but blade won’t spin

Blade retaining nut is loose Tighten blade retaining nut, ensure the arbor washers are correctly ﬁtted

Broken gear shaft or teeth Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace

Saw depth adjustment not holding Depth adjustment lever requires tightening

Reposition the depth adjustment lever as described in 'Adjusting the depth

locking lever tension'

Heavy sparking occurs inside motor

housing

Brushes not moving freely Disconnect power, remove brushes, clean or replace

Armature short circuited or open circuited Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace

Commutator surface not clean Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace

Retractable guard will not close, or is

slow to close

Return spring detached or broken Re-attach or replace spring (use only genuine Triton replacement parts)

Guard is bent Straighten it or contact authorised service centre** to repair or replace

Mechanism fouled by sawdust Clean and lightly lubricate fouled mechanism

Troubleshooting

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