78 SawStop 10” Contractor Saw
Problem
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
The blade hits the brake pawl during
installation.
1. The brake position is adjusted too
close to the blade.
1. Turn the brake positioning bolt counter-
clockwise until the closest point
between the brake pawl and the blade
is about
1
⁄
16
inch to
1
⁄
8
inch.
2. The blade is the wrong size.
2. Use only a 10 inch blade with a
standard brake cartridge, or an 8 inch
dado set with a dado cartridge.
The gears sound/feel rough when
raising or lowering the blade.
1. There is dust or debris on the miter
gears or elevation shaft.
1. Clean components and regrease.
2. The elevation locking knob has not
been released.
2. Turn the elevation locking knob
counter-clockwise to release the
elevation handwheel.
The saw does not make accurate
45° or 90° cuts.
1. The tilt limit stops are not adjusted
properly.
1. Adjust the tilt limit stops.
2. The tilt angle indicator is not
adjusted properly.
2. Adjust the tilt angle indicator.
3. The miter gauge is not adjusted
properly.
3. Adjust the miter gauge.
The material binds when making a
rip cut.
1. The rip fence is not aligned with the
blade.
1. Align the fence to the blade.
2. The material is warped.
2. Select another piece of material.
3. The feed rate is too high.
3. Try again at a lower feed rate.
4. The spreader or riving knife is not
aligned with the blade.
4. Align the spreader or riving knife.
The cuts are not clean or even.
1. The blade is dull.
1. Replace or sharpen the blade.
2. The blade is coated with pitch, gum
or other material.
2. Clean or replace the blade.
3. The blade is not the correct blade
for the material or cut.
3. Replace the blade.
The saw vibrates too much.
1. The blade is damaged or
unbalanced.
1. Replace the blade.
2. The floor is uneven.
2. Move the saw to a level, even surface.
3. The bearings are worn.
3. Replace the bearings.
4. The motor belt is worn.
4. Replace the motor belt.
The motor starts slowly and/or fails
to reach nominal speed.
1. The voltage supplied to the motor is
incorrect.
1. Ensure the motor is wired to match
the power that is being supplied. If
using an extension cord, ensure the
extension cord is the correct gauge.
Troubleshooting
