SawStop CNS175-AU - Manual (Page 78)

76 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw
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. There is no brake cartridge installed
in the saw.
2. Install the brake cartridge.
3. The brake cartridge is defective. 3. Replace the brake cartridge with a new
cartridge.
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 thermal overload switch cut
power to the motor to prevent
overheating.
3. Press the thermal overload reset button
on the side of the contactor box.
4. The motor is unplugged from the
saw.
4. Plug the motor cord into the matching
cord extending from the rear of the
cabinet.
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. The cartridge is defective. 5. 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 gap
of at least 3-8 mm between the blade
and the spreader or riving knife.
Cannot turn the saw on in Bypass
Mode.
1. The sequence for starting the
saw in Bypass Mode was not
completed.
1. Follow the steps for starting the saw in
Bypass Mode exactly.
2. The safety system has detected a
system error and is displaying an
error code on the LEDs.
2. Consult the list of System Status
Codes to determine the cause of the
error and the corrective action.
3. The Bypass key is not fully seated. 3. Insert the Bypass Key fully and ensure
it turns a full 90 °.