Manual

TROUBLE!
Saw will not start
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
Blade does not come up to
speed
Machine vibrates excessively
Does not make accurate
mffer cuts
Material pinches blade
Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT'S WRONG? WHAT TO DO
1. Saw not plugged in 1. Plug in saw.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Ceid damaged 3, Have cord repiaced bYauthoiized se_iCe center.
4. Brushes worn out 4. Have brushes replaced by authorized service center or replace them yourself. Refer to Brushes.
Dull blade l : ReP!ace blade! Refer to Changing or !nstalling a New Saw Blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards 2. Turn blade around. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade,
3. Gum oi pitch On blade S. Remove blade and clean with coarse stee! weo! and turpentine or household Q_en cleaner.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done 4. Change the blade type. Refer to Saw Blades under OptionalAccessories.
!: Extension cord too light or too long !. Replace with adequate size cord. Refer to Use Proper Extension Cord under Important Safety
Instructions.
2. Low house current 2. Contact your electric company.
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or work !. Tighten a!lmounting hardware: Refer to Bench Mounting,
bench
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor 2. Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to Familiarization.
3. Damaged saw blade 3. Replace bladel Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly 1. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale Adjustment under Adjustments.
21 Blade is not Square to fence 2. Check and adjust. Refei to Miter Scale Adjustment under Adjustments,
3. Blade is not perpendicular to table 3. Check and adjust fence. Refer to Bevel Square to Table Adjustment under Adjustments.
41 workpiece moving 41clamp workpiece Securely to fence or glue120 grit sandpaper to fence with rubber cement.
1. Cutting bowed material 1. Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts.
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