Does not make 45°
and 90° rip cuts.
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Positive stop not adjusted
correctly.
Bevel angle pointer not
set accurately.
Rip fence not properly
aligned.
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See section “Bevel
adjusment”.
See section “Adjusting
bevel indicator”.
See section “Aligning rip
fence to blade”.
Material pinches
blade when ripping.
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Rip fence not aligned with
blade.
Warped wood, edge
against fence is not
straight.
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See section “Aligning rip
fence to blade”.
Select another piece of
wood.
Material binds on
riving knife.
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Riving knife not aligned
correctly with blade.
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Align riving knife with
saw blade.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory
cuts.
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Dull blade.
Blade mounted
backwards.
Gum or pitch on blade.
Incorrect blade for work
being done.
Gum or pitch on blade
causing erratic feed.
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Replace blade.
Turn the blade around.
Remove the blade and
clean with turpentine and
coarse steel wool.
Change the blade.
Clean table with
turpentine and steel wool.
MAINTENANCE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for tightness and condition. Make
sure the table insert is in good condition and level with the working table.
Check the blade guard assembly after performing maintenance to make sure it is
installed correctly and functioning properly.
Clean plastic part only with a soft, damp cloth. DO NOT use any aerosol or petroleum
solvents.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amout of high grade
lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality power tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because
of wear from normal use. To assure that only authorized replacement parts will be used
and that the double insulation system will be protected, all service (other than routine
maintenance) must be performed by an AUTHORIZED MAXIMUM
®
POWER TOOL
REPAIR CENTRE ONLY.
WARNING!
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the
switch OFF and always remove the plug from the
power source before making any adjustments.
Consult MAXIMUM
®
Authorized Service Centre if
for any reason the motor will not run.
WARNING!
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING!
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool
operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance, make sure the tool is unplugged from the
power supply and switch is in the off position.
WARNING!
DO NOT at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastics parts. Chemicals can damage,
weaken, or destroy plastic.
WARNING!
Make sure the blade guard is reinstalled immediately after finishing any
maintenance which requires it to be removed. Failure to heed this instruction could
result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Specifications are subject to change without
any obligation on the part of MAXIMUM
®
.
PROBLEM
Possible Causes
Solution
Saw will not start.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Overload tripped.
Saw is not plugged in.
Fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped.
Cord is damaged.
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Allow motor to cool and
reset by pushing overload
reset switch.
Plug in saw.
Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
Have the cord replaced by
a qualified electrician.
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