Use and Care Manual

#70705OPERATOR’SMANUAL 25
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Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Miter Saw will
not start
1. Nopoweratoutlet.
2. Cordnotconnected.
1. Checkpoweratoutlet.
2. Checkthatcordispluggedintooutlet.
Miter Saw
operates
sporadically or
at low power
1. Lowpowersupplyorim-
properextensioncords.
2. Wornorcrackedcarbon
brushes.
1. Checkpowersupplyandpowercords.
2. CheckCarbonBrushes.Replaceifdamaged
orworn.
Wood burns at
ends when cut
1. Dirtyblade.
2. Materialisbinding.
1. Cleanbladeusingbladecleanerormineral
spirits.
2. CheckpositionofworkpieceonTable.
3. Materialmustbeat,ushagainsttheGuide
Fenceandsupportedonends.
Material frays or
chips out
1. Finishedsideisdown.
2. Bladeischoppedordull.
3. Bladeisinappropriatefor
material.
4. Materialisunsupported.
1. Alwayshavenishedsideofmaterialupor
facingyou.
2. Bottomandbacksidearepronetochipout.
3. Checkfordamagedteeth.Sharpenorreplace
blade.
4. Checkblademanufacturer'srecommendations
formaterialbeingcut.Forcrosscuttinghard
woodandforprecisioncutsuseathinKerf
bladewith60ormoreteeth.
Blade binds,
slowing or
stopping saw
1. Materialismisalignedon
thesaworendsarenot
supported.
2. Materialiswet,contami-
natedorinappropriate
bladeisbeingused.
1. Materialmustbeatontable,ushagainstthe
GuideFenceandsupportonbothends.
2. Checkconditionofmaterialandcheck
compatibilityofbladetomaterial.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing your
Miter Saw. Disconnect power supply before service.
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