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Troubleshooting guide
TROUBLe! TOOl WIll NOT START
WhAT’S WRONg? WhAT TO DO…
1. Tool 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. Replace brushes.
TROUBLe! TOOl MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
WhAT’S WRONg?
WhAT TO DO…
1. Glazed wheel.
1. Dress the wheel or replace with a
new one.
2. Workpiece incorrectly placed or clamped.
2. Firmly clamp and support workpiece.
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.
See chart on page 2.
2. Low voltage.
2. Contact your electric company.
3. Low generator voltage.
3. Check generator output voltage.
Reduce number of tools powered by
the generator.
TROUBLe! TOOl VIBRATES ExCESSIVElY DURING CUT
WhAT’S WRONg?
WhAT TO DO…
1. Damaged wheel.
1. Replace wheel.
3. Workpiece not clamped properly.
2. Refer to Material Clamping and
Supporting page 8.
TROUBLe! DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE CUTS
WhAT’S WRONg?
WhAT TO DO…
1. Fence not adjusted correctly.
1. Check and adjust. See fence
Operation on page 9.
2. Wheel is not square to fence.
2. Check and adjust.
3. Excessive force used to make cut.
3. Reduce cutting force, let the wheel
do the work.
4. Work piece moving.
4. Clamp workpiece securely. See
Material Clamping and
Supporting page 8. Make sure
material is laying flat against the base.
TROUBLe! MATERIAl MOVES DURING CUT
WhAT’S WRONg?
WhAT TO DO…
1. Fence slipping or workpiece incorrectly 1. See Material Clamping and
placed or clamped.
Supporting page 8.
2. Vise too loose
2. Tighten vise clamping.
3. Excessive cutting force.
3. Reduce cutting force.
For assistance with your product, visit our website www.blackanddecker.com for the
location of the service center nearest you or call the BLACK & DECKER help line at
1-800-544-6986.
