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Model T31634/T31635 (Mfd. Since 8/19)
Cutting Operations
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Workpiece
moves away
from blade
during cut.
1. Workpiece is not properly supported or
secure against fence/table.
2. Workpiece stop is not secure/tight.
1. Ensure workpiece is properly supported on both ends.
Use clamp to secure workpiece against table and
fence.
2. Tighten workpiece stop screws.
Workpiece
binds or
burns when
performing cut.
1. Blade warped/damaged/dull.
2. Too many teeth on blade for cutting type.
3. Workpiece warped or not properly supported.
4. Excessive feed rate.
5. Built-up pitch on blade.
6. Blade installed backwards.
1. Replace blade (
Page 25).
2. Change blade to one with fewer teeth.
3. Use a different workpiece. Ensure workpiece is
properly supported on both sides.
4. Apply steady, slow pressure to cutting head to perform
cut.
5. Remove and clean blade.
6. Correctly install blade (
Page 25).
Excessive
tearout on
workpiece
during cut.
1. Too few teeth on blade for cutting type.
2. Excessive feed rate.
3. Using incorrect cutting practices.
4. A small amount of tearout is normal without
using zero-clearance insert of fence.
1. Change blade to one with more teeth.
2. Apply steady, slow pressure to cutting head to perform
cut.
3. Use correct cutting practices (
Page 26).
4. Install a zero-clearance fence or table insert (
Page 35)
to completely eliminate tearout.
Saw jerks.
1. Blade warped/damaged/dull.
2. Workpiece is not secure against fence/table
or is not properly supported.
3. Workpiece is round.
1. Replace blade (see
Page 25).
2. Use clamp to secure workpiece against table and
fence. Provide support for entire length of workpiece.
3. Properly secure workpiece against table and fence.
Fence
extensions
do not move
smoothly.
1. Fence set screws not adjusted correctly.
2. Fence rails sticky or dirty.
1. Adjust fence set screws (
Page 43).
2. Clean and lubricate/wax rails.
Too much
sawdust blown
back toward
operator.
1. Blade guard removed.
2. Dust bag is full.
3. Dust collection system clogged or lacks
required vacuum suction.
1. DO NOT operate without blade guard. Re-install blade
guard for maximum safety and dust control.
2. Empty and clean dust bag.
3. Remove clog; revise ducting layout for improved
suction; use a different dust collector or vacuum.
Will not make
accurate
square, miter,
or bevel cuts.
1. Blade not square to table.
2. Blade not square to fence.
3. Workpiece warped.
4. Workpiece moves during cut.
1. Square blade to table (
Page 44).
2. Adjust blade to be square to fence (
Page 43).
3. Use different workpiece.
4. Tighten workpiece stop screws.
Blade does
not stop at 45
˚
bevel stop.
1. 45˚ stop out of adjustment.
1. Adjust 45
˚ stop (Page 45).
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