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7. Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
SAW WILL NOT START
1.
Saw not plugged in.
2.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
3.
Cord damaged.
1.
Plug in saw.
2.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3.
Have cord replaced by a certified electrician.
OVERLOAD KICKS OUT FREQUENTLY
1.
Extension cord too long or gauge size too small.
2.
Feeding stock too fast.
3.
Blade in poor condition (dull, warped, gummed).
4.
Blade binding due to misaligned rip fence.
5.
Blade binding due to warped wood.
6.
Low house current.
1.
Replace with adequate size cord
2.
Feed stock more slowly.
3.
Clean or replace blade.
4.
Check and adjust the rip fence. Refer to rip fence
instructions.
5.
Select another piece of wood.
6.
Contact your electrical company.
DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE 45 AND 90 RIP CUTS
1.
Positive stop(s) not adjusted properly.
2.
Tilt angle pointer not set properly.
1.
Check blade with square and adjust positive stop.
2.
Check blade with square and adjust pointer to zero.
MATERIAL PINCHES BLADE WHEN RIPPING
1.
Rip fence not aligned with blade.
2.
Warped wood.
1.
Check and adjust rip fence.
2.
Select another piece of wood.
MATERIAL BINDS ON SPLITTER
1. Splitter not aligned correctly with blade.
1. Check and align splitter with blade.
SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
1.
Dull blade.
2.
Blade mounted backwards.
3.
Gum or pitch on blade.
4.
Incorrect blade for work being done.
5.
Gum or pitch on table causing erratic feed.
1. Replace blade.
2.Turn blade around.
3.
Remove blade and clean with terpentine and steel wool.
4.
Change the blade.
5.
Clean the table with turpentine and steel wool.
BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
1.
Extension cord too light or too long.
2.
Low house current.
3.
Motor not wired for correct voltage.
1.
Replace with adequate size extension cord.
2.
Contact your electric company.
3.
Refer to motor and /or nameplate.
MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY
1.
Table not mounted securely to cabinet stand.
2.
Stand is on uneven floor.
3.
Damaged saw blade.
4.
Bad V-Ribbed belt.
5.
V-Ribbed belt is not tensioned properly.
6.
Improper motor mounting.
7.
Loose hardware.
1.
Tighten all mounting hardware.
2.
Reposition on flat level surface.
3.
Replace blade.
4.
Replace V-Ribbed belt.
5.
Adjust V-Ribbed belt tension.
6.
Check and adjust motor mounting.
7.
Tighten all nuts, bolts and set screws.
