Saw stop

pettyconstruction · May 24, 2019

So I have a new saw stop job site saw and it shuts off a lot.
I’m cutting poplar and feeding it fairly slow.
After turning it off and back on it works for about a foot or two of cutting.
I’m on a large cord that’s only 50’ long.
I have the stock blade if that means anything.
Is this normal?
I’m very unhappy
Literally I have run about 30’ of poplar and it has shut off on every cut.
Help. Thanks in advance,
Charlie

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jonnyrocket · May 24, 2019

I would give them a call. 503-570-3200
Their tech support is pretty good!

cperren · May 24, 2019

I had a similar problem... Called SawStop and they sent me a new controller switch for free although I was outside of the warranty period ... It easy to install. All happy now [smile]

Kab · May 24, 2019

Is the saw blade slowing down during the cut? My saw stop ICS had a similar issue and the set screw on a drive pully had come loose. The controller sensed the blade slowing down and shut the saw off.

pettyconstruction · May 24, 2019

Kab said:
Is the saw blade slowing down during the cut? My saw stop ICS had a similar issue and the set screw on a drive pully had come loose. The controller sensed the blade slowing down and shut the saw off.

No stops completely , shut off the switch ,restart and repeat .
Very frustrating ,thanks for the help,
Charlie
Ps. I am getting a lot of scoring/burn marks also,
I made sure the blade was running true with the fence , so I am at a loss.

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tdwilli1 · May 25, 2019

If you're ripping vs. crosscut I would put in a rip blade. The 40 tooth blade will burn on rip cuts sometimes.

pettyconstruction · May 25, 2019

tdwilli1 said:
If you're ripping vs. crosscut I would put in a rip blade. The 40 tooth blade will burn on rip cuts sometimes.

Do you have a blade recommendation?
I looking at a Teryu.
Thanks Charlie

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tdwilli1 · May 25, 2019

I have been using this one with good results.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000225UH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Alanbach · May 26, 2019

Just a note FYI. Sawstop recommends that blades with anti kickback shoulders not be used on their saws because apparently they take longer for the Sawstop safety device to stop them. I am sure that many people use them anyway but just be aware of their warning.

grbmds · May 26, 2019

I have owned a Sawstop Jobsite for about 3 years. My saw has not ever shut off during cutting (except the one time I cut into an aluminum fence and tripped the brake). I have almost always used the Sawstop blade that came with the saw for both ripping and crosscutting; mostly ripping since I do most crosscutting with the MFT and TS55. I have ripped 1 1/2" pine, a lot of hardwood (mostly 3/4"), and some poplar (also 3/4"). Unless you are ripping 8/4 hardwood, I doubt that it's the blade unless it's just a bad blade.

Unless the blade is extremely dirty with pitch or the wood is 8/4, I'd say there is either something wrong with the controller (electronics problem?) or possibly the rip fence isn't aligned with the blade properly.

I would definitely call Sawstop. Problems like this is why they have a warranty.

ChuckS · May 26, 2019

Alanbach said:
Just a note FYI. Sawstop recommends that blades with anti kickback shoulders not be used on their saws because apparently they take longer for the Sawstop safety device to stop them.

Mine is a PCS, and for ripping, I now use WWII 30 teeth. When the blade is being cleaned, I use WWII 40 teeth or SAWSTOP titanium 40 teeth. I avoid the anti- kickback blades.

pettyconstruction · May 29, 2019

Ok, saw stop update.
I had emailed the company over the weekend,explaining my saws problem,and to they’re credit,I got a call early Tuesday morning.

Dude wanted me to replicate the problem and send pix and/or a video of it.
I had just got the time today to do just that when the phone rings and it’s Micheal from saw stop.
He walks me through the code reading and has me pull the cartridge.
Turns out the thing is a demo unit and by design ,only made to run for one minute.
Got a regular cartridge coming in the mail and should be a happy camper soon.
Thanks for all the replies and help.
Charlie

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Alanbach · May 30, 2019

So in my experience retailers are supposed to tell you if they are selling you a demo model and typically those units are discounted. I cannot remember if it is typically 10% or more than that. Maybe I am jumping to conclusions but If that is what happened it is not cool (in my opinion). Was the unit assembled when you received it or was it packed in original packaging?

pettyconstruction · May 30, 2019

Alanbach said:
So in my experience retailers are supposed to tell you if they are selling you a demo model and typically those units are discounted. I cannot remember if it is typically 10% or more than that. Maybe I am jumping to conclusions but If that is what happened it is not cool (in my opinion). Was the unit assembled when you received it or was it packed in original packaging?

On the floor ,all put together.
Yep I should have tried to get a discount but it wasn’t used and looked good. Kinda to late.
I’ll try though,
Thanks,Charlie

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sancho57 · May 30, 2019

[member=9356]pettyconstruction[/member]

Someone posted this in another thread. I thought you might find it interesting. Start at aout 11:30 talks about the saw stop over heating ad shutting down.

pettyconstruction · May 30, 2019

Thanks for the post
Unfortunately my saw shut off well before that could happen.
I think ill be up and running when I get a new cartridge.
Thanks Charlie

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Alanbach · May 30, 2019

[member=9356]pettyconstruction[/member] - I get it but I still think that’s not too cool. If you do try I would bring up all of the trouble you had to go through with the saw until the factory informed you that it was a demo and educated you about the demo cartridge. Mama always said that a little guilt goes a long way

. Also remember that there is a thirty day, no questions asked, return policy on Festool here in the states so you may have a little more leverage than you think that you do.

sancho57 · May 30, 2019

[member=9356]pettyconstruction[/member]

How is the quality of cut with the saw stop job site saw?

Is it worth the money?

pettyconstruction · May 30, 2019

jobsworth said:
[member=9356]pettyconstruction[/member]

How is the quality of cut with the saw stop job site saw?

Is it worth the money?

The jury is still out.
I had a bit more burning/scoring than I would care for.
I’m going to grab a better blade and give it another chance.
Under-impressed right now.

The burn now is that the lumber yard I got it from is no longer a dealer, so they are trying to get a replacement cartridge but I have to wait.
So I think I will start raising a stink and see what happens.
I didn’t realize the cartridge is almost $100 so getting a spare is out rt now.

The $1407 saw is under performing in my opinion, and I could have bought 3-4 Dewalt type job saws for the price.
Thanks Charlie

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Alanbach · May 30, 2019

I would! I would actually raise the stink on two fronts simultaneously. One at the lumber yard where you bought it and also with Sawstop Customer service. They should drop ship you a cartridge directly right away. You had no way to know their dealer status. Should not be your problem especially if they had you pay full price for a demo. I think that if you share your many concerns regarding the saw with Sawstop that they will try to get you satisfied.

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