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9. Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION
SAW WILL NOT START
1. Saw 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 a certified electrician.
OVERLOAD KICKS OUT FREQUENTLY
1. Extension cord too long or gauge size too small. 1. Replace with adequate size cord
2. Feeding stock too fast. 2. Feed stock more slowly.
3. Blade in poor condition (dull, warped, gummed). 3. Clean or replace blade.
4. Blade binding due to misaligned rip fence.
4. Check and adjust the rip fence. Refer to rip fence
instructions.
5. Blade binding due to warped wood. 5. Select another piece of wood.
6. Low house current. 6. Contact your electrical company.
DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE 45 AND 90 RIP CUTS
1. Positive stop(s) not adjusted properly. 1. Check blade with square and adjust positive stop.
2. Tilt angle pointer not set properly. 2. Check blade with square and adjust pointer to zero.
MATERIAL PINCHES BLADE WHEN RIPPING
1. Rip fence not aligned with blade. 1. Check and adjust rip fence.
2. Warped wood. 2. Select another piece of wood.
MATERIAL BINDS ON SPLITTER
1. Splitter not aligned correctly with blade. 1. Check and align splitter with blade.
SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
1. Dull blade. 1. Replace blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards. 2.Turn blade around.
3. Gum or pitch on blade. 3. Remove blade and clean with terpentine and steel wool.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done. 4. Change the blade.
5. Gum or pitch on table causing erratic feed. 5. Clean the table with turpentine and steel wool.
BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
1. Extension cord too light or too long. 1. Replace with adequate size extension cord.
2. Low house current. 2. Contact your electric company.
3. Motor not wired for correct voltage. 3. Refer to motor and /or nameplate.
MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY
1. Table not mounted securely to cabinet stand. 1. Tighten all mounting hardware.
2. Stand is on uneven floor. 2. Reposition on flat level surface.
3. Damaged saw blade. 3. Replace blade.
4. Bad V belt. 4. Replace V belt.
5. V belt is not tensioned properly. 5. Adjust V belt tension.
6. Improper motor mounting. 6. Check and adjust motor mounting.
7. Loose hardware. 7. Tighten all nuts, bolts and set screws.