07/03/25 01:12AM Woodshop - Table Saw 2 - Sawstop

Issue type: Equipment Problem
Area: Woodshop
Equipment: Table Saw 2 - Sawstop
Summary: Warped plastic dust collection
Additional Info: Fire extinguisher used due to fire at internals of table saw. Plastic piece below blade is warped which could lead to dust collection issues and possible fire.

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I cleaned out and inspected the saw. It mostly seems fine but there is one part that consurns me.

The wires to the saw stop attachment definitely saw some heat. they did not melt fully. We might want to consider replacement. Pic 1
The saw stop break is certainly ruined. Pic 2. I red taged it and left it inside the saw cabinet door so it doesn’t get installed other one.

The belts, saw stop connector, and other internals look fine to me.



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Thanks for doing that !
SawStop sells a cable replacement kit if needed.
I’d think if it didn’t get hot enough to melt the insulation off , then continuity would not be an issue… Once the new brake is installed a check for any error codes and checking cosuctrivity with the power on but blade off .