Use and Care Manual

35.
Troubleshooting
Turn switch “OFF” and always remove plug from the
power source before troubleshooting.
TROUBLE: SAW WILL NOT START
PROBLEM 1. Power cord is not plugged in.
2. Fuse or circuit breaker tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
4. Burned out switch.
REMEDY 1. Plug saw in.
2. Replace fuse or reset tripped circuit breaker.
3. Have cord replaced by an Authorized Skil Service Center
or Service Station.
4. Have switch replaced by an Authorized Skil Service
Center or Service Station.
TROUBLE: BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
PROBLEM 1. Extension cord too light or too long.
2. Low house voltage.
REMEDY 1. Replace with adequate cord.
2. Contact your electric company.
TROUBLE: EXCESSIVE VIBRATION
PROBLEM 1. Failure to tighten tilt lock handle.
2. Blade out of balance.
3. Saw not mounted securely to stand or workbench.
4. Arbor Nut not tight.
REMEDY 1. See “Getting To Know Your Table Saw” section
(pages 9-10).
2. Discard Blade and use different blade.
3. Tighten all mounting hardware, see “Mounting the Table
Saw” section (page 16).
4. See “Assembly” section, “Changing the Blade”
(page 15).
TROUBLE: CUT BINDS, BURNS, STALLS MOTOR WHEN RIPPING
PROBLEM 1. Dull blade with improper tooth set.
2. Warped board.
3. Rip fence not parallel to blade.
REMEDY 1. Sharpen or replace blade.
2. Make sure concave or hollow side is facing “DOWN”
feed slowly.
3. See “Adjustments” section “Aligning Rip Fence”
(page 19).
TROUBLE: CUT NOT TRUE AT 90° OR 45° POSITIONS
PROBLEM 1. Alignment screws not adjusted properly.
REMEDY 1. See “Adjustments” section, “Adjusting Blade Parallel to
the Miter Gauge Slots” (page 18).
WARNING
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