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GAM 220 MF and GAM 270 MFL Digital
Angle Finder/Compound Cut Calculator/
Protractor/Level
– Gives you the information
needed to position cuts so that they fit
together precisely even if the room is out of
square.
MS1233 Crown Stop Set
– Correctly hold
crown molding in an inclined position against
fence. Set molding for simple vertical
cutting – no compound cutting required.
T1B Portable Miter Saw Stand
GTA3800 Portable Miter Saw Stand with
Wheels
T4B Gravity-Rise Wheeled Miter Saw Stand
MS1234 Length Stop Kit
Blades
Troubleshooting
Accessories and Attachments
▶ Troubleshooting Guide - General
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tool vibrates or shakes.
1.
Saw blade not round.
2.
Saw blade damaged.
3.
Saw blade loose.
4.
Other
-
Replace blade.
-
Replace blade.
-
Check that blade is properly
seated on the inner washer.
See Removing and Installing
Blades on pages 17–18.
-
Authorized service.
Head assembly does not
slide freely when attempting
a slide cut.
1.
Mechanism lock lever is
engaged.
-
Push down on mechanism
lock lever to disengage (see
page 22).
Blade does not cut
completely through
workpiece.
1.
Depth stop plate is pulled out
for non-through cuts.
2.
Replacement blade is less than
10” diameter.
-
Push depth stop plate inward
to set for full-depth cuts (see
page 23).
-
Change to a blade that is fully
10” diameter.
Saw blade or lower guard
cuts or contacts sliding
fence when saw is set for
bevel cuts.
1.
Sliding fence is not moved out
from path of saw blade before
making bevel cut.
-
Move sliding fence to be clear
of lower guard and saw blade;
perform a “dry cut” to check
for clearances before making
bevel cuts (see page 34).
Bevel angle is not securely
held when bevel lock lever
is locked.
1.
Bevel lock lever needs tension
adjustment.
-
Increase bevel lock lever
tension by adjusting lock nut
(see page 29).
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