symptom
Immediate Battery, Electrical, Liquid, Or Structural Hazard
Smoke, sparks, burning odor, liquid, battery damage, dangerous heat, or exposed structure is present.
What this symptom means
Smoke, sparks, burning odor, liquid, battery damage, dangerous heat, or exposed structure is present.
Likely Root Causes
- Battery is swollen, leaking, cracked, or venting
- Liquid entered the battery, switch, motor, or housing
- Internal electrical short or overheating component
- Guard, shoe, handle, or housing exposes parts
- Impact or fire damage makes the saw unsafe
Quick Checks
- The hazardous item remains isolated until professionally cleared, repaired, replaced, or disposed.
Repair Preview
- Stop use, clear the area, and remove the battery only if safe.
- Place the saw and pack away from combustibles without touching leaking or hot material.
- For fire, venting, or injury risk, contact emergency services and follow local battery guidance.
- - Do not re-energize the saw - use qualified service or approved replacement and disposal.
This is a preview of the troubleshooting guidance included in the full repair manual.
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Included in the full manual
- root cause analysis
- tools needed
- step-by-step repair procedure
- diagrams
- exploded views
- post-repair checks
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Common symptoms
- The Saw Will Not Start Or Produce Any Response
- The Battery Pack Will Not Seat, Latch, Or Release
- The Saw Starts, Then Cuts Out With The Trigger Held
- Blade Speed Or Cutting Force Is Below Normal
- The Trigger Or Lock-Off Control Does Not Work Safely
- The Electric Brake Does Not Stop The Blade Promptly
- The Lower Blade Guard Does Not Retract Or Close Freely
- The Blade Cannot Be Removed, Installed, Or Clamped