failure mode
FM-12: FM-12 SAW JUMPS, CHATTERS, OR KICKS IN THE CUT
FM-12 SAW JUMPS, CHATTERS, OR KICKS IN THE CUT
Diagnostic overview
FM-12 SAW JUMPS, CHATTERS, OR KICKS IN THE CUT
Likely Root Causes
- Shoe is not held firmly on work
- Work is loose or the kerf closes
- Blade is dull, wrong, bent, or clogged
- Feed starts before full motor speed
- Hidden fastener or utility is struck
Quick Checks
- The saw completes a supported cut without jump, snag, or kick.
Repair Preview
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Common Fixes
- clamps
Related symptoms
The running saw jumps, vibrates against the work, snags, or kicks backward or sideways.
The running saw jumps, vibrates against the work, 1. Release trigger; hold the saw until the blade stops.
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