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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Likely Solutions
Tool will not start.
1. No power at outlet.
2. Cord not connected.
1. Check power at outlet.
2. Check that cord is plugged in.
Tool operates sporadically or at
low power.
1. Low power supply or
improper extension cords.
2. Worn or cracked Carbon
Brushes.
1. Check power supply and power
cords.
2. Check Carbon Brushes.
Replace if damaged or worn.
Wood burns at ends when cut.
1. Dirty Blade.
2. Material is binding.
1. Clean Blade using blade cleaner or
mineral spirits.
2. Check position of work material on
Table. Material must be flat, flush
against Fence and supported on
ends.
Material frays or chips out.
1. Finished side is down.
2. Blade chipped or dull.
3. Blade inappropriate
for material.
4. Material is unsupported.
1. Keep finished side of material up or
facing operator. Bottom and back
side are prone to chip out.
2. Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or
replace blade.
3. Check blade manufacturer’s
recommendations for
material being cut. For cross cutting
hard wood and for precision cuts use
a thin kerf blade with 60 or more
teeth.
4. Use a thin piece of scrap material,
such as 1/4
″
plywood, underneath or
behind the material to support the
edges of the material as it is being
cut.
Blade binds, slowing or stopping
saw.
1. Material is misaligned on the
saw or ends are not
supported.
2. Material is wet, contaminated
or inappropriate blade is
being used.
1. Material must be flat on table, flush
against the fence and supported on
both ends.
2. Check condition of material and
check compatibility of blade to
material.
Blade does not cut completely
through workpiece.
1. Depth Stop setting in use.
2. Depth Stop set too shallow.
1. Move Depth Stop to right to
disengage.
2. Adjust Depth Stop Bolt for desired
depth of cut.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
Made in China
2016
