FM-12: The Blade Binds, Stalls, Or The Saw Kicks Back

The blade pinches, stalls in the kerf, climbs or jumps, or cannot restart safely.

• Workpiece support lets the kerf close on the blade
• Blade is dull, damaged, dirty, or installed incorrectly
• Depth or bevel lever is loose or set incorrectly
• Saw is twisted, forced, or restarted in the kerf
• Fastener, knot, or offcut pinches the blade

1. The saw completes a supported cut without binding, stalling, or kickback.

1. Release the trigger and hold the saw still in the kerf.
2. Wait for a complete stop, remove the battery, then free and support the workpiece correctly.
3. Check blade condition, direction, depth, bevel locks, and the cut path for obstructions.
4. Restart only with the blade centered and teeth clear, then verify a controlled supported cut.

This is a preview of the troubleshooting guidance included in the full repair manual.

• Bevel lever and quadrant
• Kerf guide and rip-fence slot
• Depth lever and shoe
• Depth, bevel, or shoe assembly
• Circular saw blade

• The Blade Binds, Stalls, Or The Saw Kicks Back

  The blade pinches, stalls in the kerf, climbs or jumps, or cannot restart safely.

• root cause analysis
• tools needed
• step-by-step repair procedure
• diagrams
• exploded views
• post-repair checks

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