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2. Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around AND UNDER the
base and the rotary table. Even though slots are provided to allow debris to
pass through, some dust will accumulate.
3. The brushes are designed to give you several years of use. If they ever
need replacement follow the instructions on page 7 or return the tool to the
nearest service center for repair. Service center locations are packed with
your tool.
USING THE ROLLER TABLE (FIG. 3–5)
The roller table (PP) makes the handling of large and long pieces of wood
very easy (Fig. 5). It can be connected either to the left or to the right of the
machine. The roller table requires the use of the optional legstand (Fig. 3).
WARNING: Assemble the roller table following the instructions supplied with
the legstand.
• Replace the short support bars provided with the legstand with the irregular
rails from the table on the side the table is to be used.
• Follow all instructions provided with the roller table.
Service Information
Please have the following information available for all service calls:
Model Number __________________ Serial Number __________________
Date and Place of Purchase ______________________________________
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustments should be performed by a DEWALT factory service center, a
DEWALT authorised service center or other qualified service personnel. Always
use identical replacement parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO
SAW WILL NOT START 1. Saw not plugged in 1. Plug in saw.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. Cord damaged 3. Have cord replaced by authorised service center.
4. Brushes worn out 4. Have brushes replaced by authorised service center
or replace them yourself as instructed in Brushes
paragraph under Adjustments.
SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS 1. Dull blade 1. Replace blade, refer to Mounting the Saw Blade
paragraph under Assembly.
2. Blade mounted backwards 2. Turn blade around, refer to Mounting the Saw
Blade paragraph under Assembly.
3. Gum or pitch on blade 3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine and
coarse steel wool or household oven cleaner.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done 4. Change the blade type, refer to Saw Blades under
Optional Accessories.
BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO
SPEED
1. Extension cord too light or too long 1. Replace with adequate size cord, refer to Use
Proper Extension Cord under Safety Instructions
For All Tools.
2. Low house voltage 2. Contact your electric company.
MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY 1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or
work bench
1. Tighten all mounting hardware, refer to Bench
Mounting paragraph under Assembly.
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor 2. Reposition on flat level surface, refer to Bench
Mounting paragraph under Assembly.
3. Damaged saw blade 3. Replace blade, refer to Mounting the Saw Blade
paragraph under Assembly.
DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE
MITRE CUTS
1. Mitre scale not adjusted correctly 1. Check and adjust, refer to Checking and
Adjusting the Blade to the Fence paragraph
under Adjustments.
2. Blade is not square to fence 2. Check and adjust, refer to Checking and
Adjusting the Blade to the Fence paragraph
under Adjustments.
3. Blade is not perpendicular to table 3. Check and adjust fence, refer to Checking and
Adjusting the Blade to the Table paragraph under
Adjustments..
4. Workpiece moving 4. Clamp workpiece securely to fence or glue
120 grit sandpaper to fence with rubber cement.