Troubleshooting Table Saw Power

If you’re having trouble getting the table saw to power up, the first thing to do is make sure power is configured correctly.

The tablesaw can only be plugged into the big black cord reel directly above it.  None of the other power outlets have the capacity for the tablesaw.

 

If this is correct, check all of the local breakers:

  • Has the thermal overload button popped out on the cord that leads to the black cord reel? (see green arrow above)  If so, push it in and try the tablesaw again.
  • Has the breaker tripped for the tablesaw?  If so, push it all the way off and then push it back on

If you’ve done all this, and the saw still won’t power on, then you may test it by plugging the saw directly into a red reel or other mains power supply. The saw powering on will indicate that one of the intervening power devices is faulty. The saw failing to start will indicate a problem with the saw itself. Please report either of these results on the workshop slack channel.

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