SawStop 3.0HP - Manual (Page 91)

SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw 89
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution
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 °.
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. Use Bypass
Mode to cut conductive materials.
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 4-7 mm between the
blade and the spreader or riving knife.
3. The blade made contact with the
brake pawl.
3. Make sure there is a gap of 1 ⁄
16
inch
to 1 ⁄
8
inch between the teeth of the
blade and closest point on the brake
cartridge (see pages
30 and 31 ).
The blade hits the brake pawl during
installation.
1. The brake position is adjusted too
close to the blade.
1. Turn the brake positioning bolt counter-
clockwise until the closest point
between the brake pawl and the blade
is about
1 ⁄
16
inch to 1 ⁄
8
inch.
2. The blade is the wrong size.
2. Use only a 10 inch blade with a
standard brake cartridge, or an 8 inch
dado set with a dado cartridge.
Cannot remove the brake cartridge.
1. The cartridge key is still installed. 1. Remove the cartridge key.
2. The cartridge is bound up on the
pivot pin and the positioning pin.
2. Pry the cartridge off the pins with a
blade wrench as described on page 60.
3. The quick-release clamp handle is
in the way.
3. Swing the clamp handle fully upward to
clear the cartridge.
Cannot install the brake cartridge.
1. The holes in the cartridge shell are
not aligned with the pivot pin and
positioning pin.
1. Make sure the mounting holes in the
cartridge are aligned with the pivot and
positioning pins.
2. There is debris on the pivot or
positioning pins, or in the cartridge
mounting holes.
2. Make sure the pins and mounting holes
are clean and free of obstructions.
3. The blade is interfering with the
brake pawl.
3. Adjust the brake positioning bolt to
move the cartridge mounting bracket
away from the blade.
Cannot remove the cartridge key.
1. The cartridge key is not turned to
the UNLOCKED position.
1. Turn the key clockwise until it stops.
2. The shaft of the cartridge key is
binding in the cartridge or on the
cartridge mounting bracket.
2. Try turning and removing the key while
pressing upward or downward on the
key or cartridge.