Thread: New 235mm saw won't work!

Originally Posted by Shedgirl

Before I get on to Triton, does anyone have any ideas?

Yep, get onto Triton!

Sorry I cant offer any advice, but welcome anyway and hope you stick around!

2 thoughts:

1: is there anything jamming the blade? Small offcuts, gobs of sawdust, lost tools?

2: is the lead plugged in properly under the table? (Into the switch box thingy?)

Cheers,
Andrew

After doing the basic checks - (without the saw being plugged in, rotate the blade, make sure it is free), check the power supply (plug in another tool and try it out- plug it into where the saw plugs in - ensures everything is connected correctly), take off the trigger strap, try firing it up directly by the trigger.

Is the trigger strap on tight enough?

If none of this works, is the handle unusually warm? Not necessaily a definite symptom, but if all the above checks out, then there is a very good chance the switch is faulty. Had this happen on a GMC - you feel like a real dunce, but after eliminating all other causes, you decide it isn't you, and it really is a SNAFU saw.

BTW, if something is jambing the saw, there is quite a possiblity that a circuit breaker has gone - this thing does draw a full 2400W at max load.

I know you have said all the connections have been checked etc, but worth doing twice, just in case. Take the saw to a different circuit (out of the sawbench), and try it out - if it starts and works every time, great, but if it is intermittent, or not at all, warranty- something is shorting, or not making correct contact.

Originally Posted by Stuart.

and it really is a SNAFU saw.

SNAFU:confused: :confused:

Sometimes I wish I hadn't had such a Sheltered upbringing

http://www.acronymfinder.com/:eek: :eek:

SNAFU - situation normal, all f###ed up.

Originally Posted by Ivan in Oz

SNAFU:confused: :confused:

Sometimes I wish I hadn't had such a Sheltered upbringing

http://www.acronymfinder.com/:eek: :eek:

Military term - "Situation Normal, All F**ked Up"

Could also be referred to as FUBAR - "F**ked Up Beyond All Recognition"

Thanks Stuart,

That's why I went to AcronymFinder.
Boy!!!!!:eek: :eek:

There are a lot there; and I don't understand some of the Words

Ivan!

Shedgirl, I've an old B&D saw that just doesn't like the switchbox on my Triton. Dunno why, I think it's the size of the pins on the plug but I'm too lazy to change the plug to check that it is, in fact, the culprit.

Tried the B&D on an extension cord... fine. Plugged the saw & cord back into the WC2K... nothing unless I wiggled the plug around in the socket and it stopped as soon as I let go. Tried a couple of other powertools in the WC2K instead of the B&D and they were fine.

So I freehand with the B&D and bought a Triton saw for the table. [shrug]

Wow, you guys sure are supportive - I'm impressed by the prompt and kind replies. The saw in question is in fact a Triton, so one would hope that it would be happy to do its thang with the workcentre... then again , my sons were made in the same factory and they wouldn't work together if you paid them...
I will double-check everything and follow all the suggestions; will let you know how it goes.

my triton saw is locked on with an old black and decker switch lock handle that keeps the trigger pressed on (down), but occasionally slips when i knock it when I'm adjusting the saw height from under the table. I'd say it's more than likely all it is, since you mentioned all was well previously.

Originally Posted by Shedgirl

then again , my sons were made in the same factory and they wouldn't work together if you paid them...

That's bloody funny- never heard that one before!!!!
Great way of putting it!

Hot Chips splash out and buy the Triton above table winder adjuster thing (too early - not enough coffee yet - cant think) You will wonder why you wasted so much time under the table before.
About 3 years ago a poll was done here on Triton acessories and the winder won hands down.

Tony

Originally Posted by Tonto

Hot Chips splash out and buy the Triton above table winder adjuster thing (too early - not enough coffee yet - cant think) You will wonder why you wasted so much time under the table before.
About 3 years ago a poll was done here on Triton acessories and the winder won hands down.

Tony

Think Shedgirl has beaten you to it. See her first post

Originally Posted by Shedgirl

.....I set up my new workcentre with heightwinder.....