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Trouble Shooting & FAQs 

 

YES THESE ARE REAL QUESTIONS WE HAVE RECEIVED OVER THE YEARS 
 
What is this red or black thingy? 

It is your trigger lock for rip cutting.  It keeps the saw motor running.  (See 
General use - rip cutting instructions) 

 
How do I keep my saw ON so the blade will spin continuously on so I can rip cut? 

Use the red or black thingy, known as the trigger lock.   (See General use - rip 
cutting instructions) 

 
Why is my saw so loud? 
 

The silencer wasn’t installed! (It’s a saw; it’s supposed to 

be loud.) 

 

Why isn’t my dust collection working?

 

 

Make sure the hoses are connected to the vacuum and the vacuum is on.  

 
What is this silver block with a bar for? 
 

It is your Stop bar.  (See General use - using the stop bar & tape) 

 
Can this saw cut angles? 
 Yes, 

but 

only 

90

q

.  These units are designed to cut SQUARE! 

 

My saw isn’t cutting square, what’s wrong?

 

Make sure the material you start with is truly square.  (Believe it or not most 

factory cut sheets aren’t square)  If the sheet is square before cut

ting, please 

call us. 

 
When cutting acrylics my material is cracking, what am I doing wrong? 

Make sure you are using a blade that is designed to cut acrylics.  If you are still 
having an issue you may want to move your material rollers to the higher 
position and cut from the bottom up.   

 
Why am I experiencing chip-out when cutting Melamine material? 

Unfortunately this is a flaw with the material.  Chip out can be minimized by 
cutting slowly and using a blade that is designed for this type of material.   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for 2064

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Page 2: ...hose power cordUT 6 TUCautions WarningsUT 7 TUGeneral Use InstructionsUT 8 TUInserting removing tool plates in the carriageUT 8 TURotate saw from cross cut to rip cutsUT 8 TUCross cutting materialUT 8 TURip cutting materialUT 9 TUHow to adjust the score cut and bevel cut Only with the Makita saw UT 9 TUUsing the stop bar tapeUT 9 TUChanging the saw bladeUT 9 TUMaintenance and CareUT 10 TUTrouble S...

Page 3: ...e 3 4 18 Vertical bars of Frame 4 6 UCARRIAGE INSERT 19 carriage locks 2 20 Sealed roller bearings 4 21 Carriage Frame 22 Insert Plate 23 Trigger lock not on 2000 series 24 Saw Motor 25 Dust hood with dust port 26 Dust hose 27 Carriage pins UNOT PICTURED 28 Dual rip gauge Black banding that runs along the side of the guide tubes 29 Rip gauge pointers 2 Bronze metal pointers that are located on the...

Page 4: ...n 88 or 100 cross cut machine please see http www sawtrax com video 2 2MtrAssemblyhi wmv 3 TTLowering side stand legs a FULL SIZE UNITS ONLY Using a socket wrench loosen the side stand legs on each side of the unit so they may make contact with the ground Then tighten each bolt to properly stabilize the unit b Compact units do NOT need or have side stand legs 4 TTInstalling Retraction Mechanism a ...

Page 5: ...ll the way down Slide the top bracket so the slot is down preventing the square rod from spinning f Attach the S hook on the cable to the carriage and crimp closed with pliers While holding the carriage loosen the black knobs and allow it to slowly descend to the ground NOTE If you have a double spool system attach the smaller spool s S hood to the larger spool s S hook and proceed to the next ste...

Page 6: ...ould your machine not be square call us at 1 888 SAWTRAX 8 TTPutting on the horizontal measuring tapes a NOTE If you ordered builder s extensions install them before putting on your tapes b Clean measuring Track on the top edge of the fence c Position saw to the fence level d Move saw blade guard to expose blade e Measure from blade to 12 inches mark the measuring track of the fence Then move saw ...

Page 7: ...e pointer to read the same measurement example 21 inches Then re tighten the bolts 10 TT Attaching the dust brush a Place the brush around the saw blade on the bottom of the saw plate Brush is magnetic so it can be removed for cutting thick material b You may permanently attach it by using a self tapping screw to secure it to the plate Be careful not to drill into the saw 11 TT Placement of the du...

Page 8: ...ns are properly seated before pulling on the carriage 9 Tighten carriage locks to secure carriage when changing plates 9 Keep hands off carriage guidance rails 9 Keep hands from underneath carriage area 9 Power Cord should be on the cord holder to prevent cutting cord electrocuting yourself 9 Connect dust hose turn on vacuum not provided before using saw to prevent dust in eyes ALWAYS USE SAFETY G...

Page 9: ...ting it in the carriage Rotate saw from cross cut to rip cuts a Spinning insert Pull the 2 black knobs up slightly rotate Complete the rotation by spinning the saw motor until the pins reseat DO NOT use the black knobs to completely rotate the plate as this may cause damage to the plate or pins b Standard plate Remove plate from carriage rotate plate and re insert plate with the tool set in the ho...

Page 10: ...el cutting it may be necessary to use a 2P nd P piece of material as a backing so the blade may clear your cutting material d Once finished score cutting or bevel cutting make sure the saw is set back to the original position then re install the dust hood i NOTE If dust hood doesn t seem to fit securely double check to make sure the saw is fully reseated Levers should be set at 0q Using the stop b...

Page 11: ...g the appropriate blade for the material you are cutting Sharpen saw blade on a regular basis Should the frame s coating get scratched use touch up paint to prevent exposed metal from rusting Periodically apply silicone spray to the spinning insert guide tube and roller bearings Follow all maintenance care instructions for your saw motor according to the saw s instruction manual ...

Page 12: ...ck with a bar for It is your Stop bar See General use using the stop bar tape Can this saw cut angles Yes but only 90q These units are designed to cut SQUARE My saw isn t cutting square what s wrong Make sure the material you start with is truly square Believe it or not most factory cut sheets aren t square If the sheet is square before cutting please call us When cutting acrylics my material is c...

Page 13: ...pairs have been made or attempted by others Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear The tool has been abused misused or improperly maintained Alterations have been made to the tool Corrosion and or rust have developed due to scratches in the finish The saw motor is covered by the saw manufacturer s warranty and is not covered by SawTrax Mfg Co Inc In no event shall Saw Trax Mfg Co Inc...

Page 14: ...s before installing the extensions b Align the square holes on the edge of each extension with the square holes on the unit Insert the provided bolts through each of the two holes Attach the washer and the nut to the back side of each bolt c Align the fence along the top edge and tighten the nuts d On the outside end of the extension attach the side stand legs in an A shape as shown in the picture...

Page 15: ...ccessory is pre installed Adjust laser line position before using b Make sure your unit is square See installation instructions c Pull back your blade guard and set a truly squared sheet against the saw blade Turn on laser d Loosen the laser assembly on the aluminum extrusion until the laser s line is even with the material Bolts are located underneath the laser s bracket e To adjust the angle of ...

Page 16: ...ects most of the dust before it hits the floor a Remove the pre installed base plate located on the back of the unit b Attach the 4 inch coupler to the base plate using the bolts that have been pre inserted on the coupler The coupler should be attached on the flat side of the plate c Re attach the base plate to the back of the unit d Attach a 4 inch hose to the coupler to a dust collector hose not...

Page 17: ... General use changing inserts section b Push the Yellow handled lever down so the knife is in the cutting position c Move entire knife bracket close to the material by loosening the black wing nut located above the knife s body Move entire knife bracket then retighten wing nut d Extend the cutting blade by loosening the gray knob sliding the knob just enough for the blade to go through your materi...

Page 18: ...Yellow handle is pointing away from the frame b Mounting the router 1 Remove base plate from bottom of the router and save the screws for later use 2 Place the router into router insert frame Align router base holes with the holes that are pre stamped on the insert s plate 3 Insert router s screws from the outside of the plate into the router c If your router doesn t match the hole pattern 1 Use b...

Page 19: ...d 1 inch to this measurement e Measure the height of the BOTTOM horizontal bar and add 1 inch to this measurement f Once you have decided where to mount your machine find and mark the studs g Using the measurements of step d mark the height placement on each of the wall studs Attach one 2x4 across the studs using four 4 of the x 4 self tapping screws as illustrated h Using the measurements of step...

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