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SKU 68819
troubleshooting
problem
possible Causes
Likely Solutions
Tool will
not start
1. Cord not connected.
1. No power at outlet.
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
2. Check power at outlet.
Tool operates
sporadically or
at low power
1. Low power supply or
improper extension cords.
2. Worn or cracked Carbon Brushes.
1. Check power supply and power cords.
2. Check Carbon Brushes and replace as needed.
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 material on
Table. Material must be flat, flush against
Fence and supported on ends.
Material frays
or chips out.
1. Finished side is down
2. Blade is chipped or dull.
3. Blade is inappropriate for material.
4. Material is unsupported.
1. Have finished side of material up/facing you.
Bottom and back side are prone to chip out.
2. Check for damaged teeth.
Sharpen or replace blade.
3. 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.
4. Use a thin piece of scrap material, such as 1/4”
plywood, underneath or behind the material to
support the edges of the material as it is being cut.
Blade binds
slowing or
stopping saw.
1. Material is misaligned on the
saw or ends are not supported.
2. Material is wet, contaminated or
inappropriate blade is being used.
1. Material must be flat on table, flush against
the fence and supported on both ends.
2. Check condition of material and check
compatibility of blade to material.
Laser beam
not visible
or faint.
1. Laser off.
2. Laser’s lens dirty.
3. Outdoor area is too bright
to see beam clearly.
4. Laser’s batteries are dead.
1. Turn laser on.
2. Clean laser’s lens.
3. Use saw indoors.
4. Replace laser’s batteries.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing
the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
