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Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO
Saw will not start Saw not plugged in Plug in saw.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Cord damaged Have cord replaced by authorised service centre.
Brushes worn out Have brushes replaced by authorised service centre or replace them yourself.
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts Dull blade Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade .
Blade mounted backwards Turn blade around. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade .
Gum or pitch on blade Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool or household oven cleaner.
Incorrect blade for work being done Change the blade type. Refer to Saw Blades under Accessories .
Blade does not come up to speed Extension cord too light or too long Replace with adequate size cord. Refer to Additional Safety Rules for Mitre Saws .
Low house current Contact your electric company.
Machine vibrates excessively Saw not mounted securely to stand or work bench Tighten all mounting hardware. Refer to Bench Mounting .
Stand or bench on uneven floor Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to Familiarization .
Damaged saw blade Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade .
Does not make accurate mitre cuts Mitre scale not adjusted correctly Check and adjust. Refer to Mitre Scale Adjustment under Assembly and Adjustments .
Blade is not square to fence Check and adjust. Refer to Mitre Scale Adjustment under
Assembly and Adjustments
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Blade is not perpendicular to table Check and adjust fence. Refer to Bevel Square to Table under Assembly and Adjustments .
Workpiece moving Clamp workpiece securely to fence or glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with rubber cement.
Material pinches blade Cutting bowed material Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts
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