SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
The saw will not start
1. The saw is not plugged in
2. The fuse has blown or the
circuit breaker has tripped
3. The cord is damaged
1. Plug in the table saw
2. Replace the fuse of reset the circuit
breaker
3. Have the cord replaced by a
qualified electrician
The saw does not make
accurate 45
o
or 90
o
rip cuts
1. The positive stop is not
adjusted correctly
2. The blade tilt pointer is not
set correctly
3. The rip fence is not properly
aligned
1. Check the blade with the square,
and adjust the positive stop
2. Check the blade with the square,
and adjust the pointer to zero
3. Align the rip fence with the mitre
gauge slot
Rip fence does not move
smoothly
1. Rip fence not mounted
correctly
2. Rails are dirty or sticky
3. Clamp screw is out of
adjustment
1. Remount the rip fence
2. Clean and wax rails
3. Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise
Rip fence does not lock at
rear
1. Clamp screw is out of
adjustment
1. Adjust clamp screw clockwise.
The material pinches the
blade when ripping
1. The rip fence is not aligned
with the blade
2. The wood is warped, the
edge against the fence is
not straight
1. Check and adjust the rip fence
2. Select another piece of wood
The material binds on the
riving knife
1. The splitter is not aligned
correctly with the blade
1. Check and align the riving knife
with the blade
The blade does not raise or
tilt freely
1. There is sawdust and/or
dirt in the raising and tilting
mechanisms
1. Brush or blow out any loose dust
and dirt
The blade does not come up
to speed
1. The extension cord is too
light or too long
2. The voltage from the power
source is too low
1. Replace with the proper size of
extension cord
2. Contact your electricity supplier
This section describes problems and malfunctions that you should be able to resolve yourself.
DANGER:
Many accidents happen particularly in connection with problems and faults. Therefore
please note:
1. Always unplug before servicing.
2. Check that all safety devices are operational again after each servicing.
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