Trouble Shooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START
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.
3.Cord damaged.
3.Have cord replaced by
authorized service
center.
4.Brushes worn out.
4.Have brushes replaced
by authorized service
center.
TROUBLE! SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
WHAT’S WRONG?
WHAT TO DO…
1.Dull blade.
1.Replace blade.
2.Blade mounted backwards.
2.Turn blade around.
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.
TROUBLE! BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
WHAT’S WRONG?
WHAT TO DO…
1.Extension cord too light or too long.
1.Replace with adequate
size cord.
2.Low house current.
2.Contact your electric
company.
16
16 and never like that shown in Figure 17. Positioning the material
incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the completion of the
cut.
CUTTING PLASTIC PIPE AND OTHER ROUND CROSS-
SECTIONAL MATERIAL
Plastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be cut just like
wood and CLAMPED OR HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO KEEP
IT FROM ROLLING PARTICULARLY WHEN MAKING ANGLE
CUTS.
MAINTENANCE
(Perform all maintenance with miter saw unplugged.)
1. All bearings are sealed. They are lubricated for life and need no
further maintenance.
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 in this manual
or return the tool to the nearest service center for repair.
IMPORTANT
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance
and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement) should
be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service
organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: The use of any non-recommended accessory such as
dado sets, molding cutters or abrasive wheels may be hazardous.
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NGLISH
If you have any questions, call 1-800-54-HOW-TO
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