Model T33300 (Mfd. Since 04/22)
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Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you
need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.
Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
SECTION 7: SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Tool does not start.
1. Power supply switched
OFF, breaker
tripped, fuse blown, or power supply is at
fault.
2. Motor overloaded.
3. Motor brushes at fault.
4. ON/OFF trigger at fault.
5. Motor at fault.
1. Ensure power supply is
ON/has correct voltage
(
Page 12).
2. Allow motor to cool down completely and retry.
3. Remove/replace brushes (
Page 28).
4. Replace switch.
5. Test/repair/replace.
Tool stalls or is
underpowered.
1. Workpiece material not suitable for tool.
2. Tool is undersized for task.
3. Dust collection ducting problem.
4. Motor brushes at fault.
5. Motor bearings at fault.
6. Motor overheated.
7. Motor at fault.
1. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.
2. Use correct blade/reduce feed rate or depth of cut.
3. Clear blockages, seal leaks, use smooth wall duct,
eliminate bends, close other branches.
4. Remove/replace brushes (
Page 28).
5. Test/repair/replace.
6. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
7. Test/repair/replace.
Tool has vibration or
noisy operation.
1. Motor or component loose.
2. Blade at fault.
3. Workpiece loose.
4. Motor bearings at fault.
1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and re-tighten
with thread locking fluid.
2. Replace warped/bent blade (
Page 17); sharpen dull
blade.
3. Use correct holding fixture and re-clamp workpiece.
4. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
Blade does not
reach 90°.
1. Zero-stop set screw is out of adjustment.
2. Pointer bracket is hitting before blade
reaches 90°.
1. Adjust zero-stop set screw (
Page 28).
2. File down right side of pointer bracket until blade
can reach 90°.
Cuts are rough or
wavy; workpiece
rips or splinters.
1. Blade is dull.
2. Incorrect blade for workpiece.
3. Excessive force when cutting.
4. Improper blade depth.
1. Sharpen or replace dull blade (
Page 17).
2. Replace with proper blade (
Page 17).
3. Decrease pressure when cutting and allow saw to
move through workpiece at slower rate.
4. Slightly increase/decrease depth of cut (
Page 19).
Blade is burning
workpiece.
1. Blade is dull.
2. Blade installed backward.
3. Incorrect blade for workpiece.
1. Sharpen or replace dull blade (
Page 17).
2. Remove/re-install blade (
Page 17).
3. Replace with proper blade (
Page 17).
Summary of Contents for T33300
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