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  1. 8th December 2013, 01:05 PM #1
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    Default Table saw blade keeps coming off! Very dangerous....

    Hi everyone,

    I bought myself a small site saw a couple of months ago- a Metabo TS 254.

    I posted about a problem I had, the arbor nut came loose and the blade span freely until stopping rather than engaging the saws 3 second brake.

    Well, I figured the nut just had not been tightened properly in factory and tightened it up.

    Well guess what... now this is a regular occurrence. I took off the blade guard ( and stood well back) and started the saw, no problems..... However when I clicked stop, the saw brake engaging literally threw off the arbor nut and the blade span freely as it has previously. I have tried really tightening the nut but after a few 'brakes' it comes loose.

    Im at the point where I am about to contact the warranty guys, however just curious if anyone here had any ideas what might actually be wrong? At a mechanical level, I'm not sure what the warranty people can do, it almost seems like a design flaw.

    Its quite frustrating, as I really cannot use the saw now I realize its not just a tightening issue, but regular occurrence.

    cheers all.
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    Did you buy it new? If so is it still under warranty? if it is take it back life's too short!
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    I deleted my original responce

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    Default Product safety standards & consumer rights

    Product safety -

    If you supply or manufacture products you need to make sure only safe products are marketed, by:

    • providing clear instructions for use, including warnings against possible misuse
    • being aware of and meeting industry and mandatory standards
    • developing product recall plans and procedures including effective communication strategies to the public (eg advertising)
    • incorporating safety into product design
    • developing appropriate safety standards through product improvement
    • implementing a quality assurance program which includes consumer feedback
    • responding quickly to safety concerns that arise.


    http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessT...standards.aspx

    Irrespective of whether you purchased new or not manufactures, importers and suppliers have obligations they must meet when they supply goods for sale in Australia. Potential design flaws and hazardous situations created while being used in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines or through normal use must be addressed by the manufacturer / supplier. In any reasonable persons mind this situation & the products design should be investigated to determine the cause of the issue. Potentially the manufacturer of the product could be forced to recall if there is a legitimate fault with the unit or its design.

    Contact the supplier / manufacturer in writing (email) stating your experience in using their product and your ongoing concerns about the safety of the product. If they do not respond quickly then make an official complaint through the fair trading authority in your state.

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