Owner manual

72 SawStop 10” Industrial Cabinet Saw
Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution
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 even and/or clean.
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 oor is uneven. 2. Move the saw to a level, even
surface.
3. The bearings are worn. 3. Replace the bearings.
4. The belts are worn. 4. Replace the belts.
The motor starts slowly and/or fails to
reach nominal speed.
1. The electrical supply voltage is too
low.
1. Ensure that the correct voltage is
being supplied to the saw.
2. The electrical supply line to the saw
is under-rated.
2. Ensure that the line that supplies
power to the saw is correctly sized
for the required voltage and current.
Troubleshooting
Industrial Cabinet Saw Rev. 2 Ma72 72 3/9/2010 8:39:06 AM