Use And Care Manual

20
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Solution
Saw will not start 1. Saw is not plugged in
2. Blown fuse or circuit breaker
3. Cord is damaged
4. Debris in ON/OFF switch
1. Plug into power source
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker
3. Have power cord replaced
by authorized service center
4. Clean any accumulated
debris
Does not make accurate 45°
and 90° rip cuts
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2. Blade angle pointer not set
accurately
1. Check blade with square
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2. Check blade with square
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blade angle pointer
Material pinched blade when
ripping
1. Rip fence is not aligned with
blade
2. Warped wood, edge against
fence is not straight
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fence
2. Select another piece of
wood
Material binds on splitter Splitter not correctly in line
with blade
Check and align the splitter
with blade
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts 1. Dull blade
2. Blade mounted backward
3. Gum or resin on blade
4. Incorrect blade for work
1. Replace blade
2. Turn blade around
3. Remove blade and clean
4. Change to correct blade
Material kicked back from the
blade
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2. Splitter is not in line with
blade
3. Feeding stock without rip
fence
4. Dull blade
5. Bevel knob is not tight
1. Align rip fence with miter
gauge groove
2. Align splitter with blade
3. Install and use rip fence
4. Replace blade
5. Tighten the knob
Blade does not raise or tilt
freely
Sawdust and dirt in elevation/
tilting
Brush or blow out loose dust
and dirt
Blade does not come up to
speed, reset trips too easily
1. Extension cord is too light or
too long
2. Low house voltage
1. Replace extension cord with
adequate size
2. Contact electrician
Saw vibrates excessively 1. Saw is not mounted se-
curely to work bench
2. Bench or stand is on un-
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3. Damaged saw blade
1. Tighten all mounting hard-
ware
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3. Replace blade