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Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE!
SAW WILL NOT START
WHAT’S WRONG?
WHAT TO DO…
1. Saw not plugged in
1. Plug in saw.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
3. Cord damaged
3. Have cord replaced by authorized service center
4. Brushes worn out
4. Have brushes replaced by authorized service center or replace them
yourself as instructed on page 7.
TROUBLE!
SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
WHAT’S WRONG?
WHAT TO DO…
1. Dull blade
1. Replace blade. See pages 5, 6.
2. Blade mounted backwards
2. Turn blade around. See page 6.
3. Gum or pitch on blade
3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool or
household oven cleaner.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done
4. Change the blade type. See page 3.
TROUBLE!
BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
WHAT’S WRONG?
WHAT TO DO…
1. Extension cord too light or too long
1. Replace with adequate size cord. See page 2.
2. Low house voltage
2. Contact your electric company.
TROUBLE!
MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY
WHAT’S WRONG?
WHAT TO DO…
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or work bench
1. Tighten all mounting hardware. See page 4.
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor
2. Reposition on flat level surface. See page 4.
3. Damaged saw blade
3. Replace blade. See pages 5, 6.
TROUBLE!
DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE MITER CUTS
WHAT’S WRONG?
WHAT TO DO…
1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly
1. Check and adjust. See page 6.
2. Miter pointer not adjusted correctly
2. Check and adjust. See page 6.
3. Workpiece is not perpendicular to table
3. Check and adjust fence. See page 6.
4. Workpiece moving
4. Clamp workpiece to fence or glue 120 grit sandpaper
to fence with rubber cement.
TROUBLE!
MATERIAL PINCHES BLADE
WHAT’S WRONG?
WHAT TO DO…
1. Cutting bowed material
1. Position bowed material as shown on page 12.
