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TROUBLESHOOTING
Issue
Possible Cause
Solution
Saw stops or will
not start
Overload tripped.
Saw unplugged from wall or
motor Fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped.
Cord damaged.
Allow motor to cool and reset by
pushing off switch.
Check all plug connections.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Replace cord.
Does not make
accurate 45º or
45º cuts
Stops not adjusted correctly.
Angle pointer not set accurately.
Miter gauge out of adjustment.
Check and adjust blade stops.
Check blade with square and adjust
pointer.
Adjust miter gauge.
Material binds
blade when ripping
Fence not aligned with blade.
Warped wood.
Excessive feed rate.
Splitter not aligned with blade.
Dull blade.
Check and adjust fence.
Select another piece of wood.
Reduce feed rate.
Align splitter with blade.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
Blade mounted backwards.
Gum or pitch on blade.
Incorrect blade for cut.
Gum or pitch on table.
Turn blade around.
Remove blade and clean.
Change blade to correct type.
Clean table.
Blade does not
come up to speed
Extension cord too light or long.
Low shop voltage.
Motor not wired for correct
voltage.
Stand on uneven floor.
Damaged saw blade.
Replace with adequate size cord.
Contact your local electric company.
Refer to motor junction box.
Reposition on flat, level surface.
Replace saw blade.
Saw vibrates
excessively
Bad V-belts.
Bent pulley.
Improper motor mounting.
Loose hardware.
Replace V-belts.
Replace pulley.
Check and adjust motor.
Tighten hardware.
Rip fence binds on
guide rails
Guide rails or extension wing
not installed correctly.
Guide of rip fence not adjusted
properly.
Re-assemble guide rails, refer to fence
manual.
Adjust guides, refer to fence manual.
Material kicked
back from blade
Rip fence out of alignment.
Splitter not aligned with blade.
Feeding stock without rip fence.
Splitter not in place.
Align rip fence with miter slot.
Align splitter with blade.
Install and use rip fence.
Install and use splitter (with guard).
WARNING:
Disconnect machine from the power source before
attempting any troubleshooting