Troubleshooting
Problem
Saw will not operate
Power fault, fuse or circuit breaker tripped
Brushes worn or sticking
Lead damaged
Faulty switch
Faulty motor
Poor performance
Blunt or damaged blade
Motor is overloaded
Tool is overheating
Vibration or abnormal noise
Moving parts excessively worn
Mechanical obstruction
Armature has shorted sections
Motor runs but blade won't spin
Broken gear shaft or teeth
Saw depth adjustment not holding
Heavy sparking occurs inside motor housing
Armature short circuited or open circuited
Commutator surface not clean
Retractable guard will not close, or is slow to close
Guard is bent
Mechanism fouled by sawdust
If a problem cannot be resolved using the above advice do not tamper with the saw - visit www.tritontools.com to ind your nearest Triton ofice for assistance.
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Possible cause
Power lead not plugged in
Check the power supply
Disconnect power, open brush caps and ensure brushes move freely in the holders. Check whether brushes require replacing
as outlined in the maintenance section.
Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace the lead
Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace the switch
Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace the motor
Extension lead too long or undersized
Re-sharpen or replace blade
Reduce pushing force on saw. Ensure the cut isn't closing and pinching the blade.
Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room temperature. Inspect and clean the ventilation slots.
Accessory not secured
Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace
Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace
Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace
Blade retaining nut is loose
Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace
Depth Adjustment Locking Lever requires tightening
Brushes not moving freely
Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace
Use authorised service centre** to repair or replace
Return spring detached or broken
Straighten it or contact authorised service centre** to repair or replace
Clean and lightly lubricate fouled mechanism
Solution
Ensure that the power lead is connected to the power supply
Use extension lead heavy enough to carry the current
Ensure that the saw blade is fully tightened in the arbor
washers
Tighten blade retaining nut, ensure the arbor washers are
correctly itted
Reposition the Depth Adjustment Locking Lever as described
in 'Adjusting the depth locking lever tension'
Disconnect power, remove brushes, clean or replace
Re-attach or replace spring (use only genuine Triton
replacement parts)