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Troubleshooting
Turn switch “OFF” and always remove plug from the power source before trouble shooting.
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WARNING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Saw will not start
Power cord is not plugged in.
Plug saw in.
Fuse or circuit breaker tripped.
Replace fuse or reset tripped circuit breaker.
Cord damaged.
Have cord replaced by an Authorized Skilsaw
Service Center or Service Station.
Burned out switch.
Have switch replaced by an Authorized Skilsaw
Service Center or Service Station.
Blade does not
come up to speed
Extension cord too light or too long.
Replace with adequate cord.
Low house voltage.
Contact your electric company.
Excessive
vibration
Failure to tighten tilt lock handle.
See “Getting To Know Your Table Saw” section,
(Page 10, 11).
Blade out of balance.
Discard Blade and use different blade.
Saw not mounted securely to stand
or workbench.
Tighten all mounting hardware, See “Mounting
the Table Saw” section, (Page 18).
Arbor Nut not tight.
See “Assembly” section, “Changing The Blade”
(Page 15, 16).
Cut binds, burns,
stalls motor
when ripping
Dull blade with improper tooth set.
Sharpen or replace blade.
Warped board.
Make sure concave or hollow side is facing
“DOWN” feed slowly.
Rip fence not parallel to blade.
See “Adjustments” section “Aligning
Rip Fence” (Page 21).
Riving knife out of alignment.
See “Adjustments” section, “Riving knife
alignment” (Page 22 - 23).
Cut not true at 90°
or 45° positions
Alignment screws not adjusted
properly.
See “Adjustments” section, “Adjusting Blade
Parallel to Miter Gauge Slots” (Page 20).
Tilt lock handle
elevation wheel
hard to move
Blade tilt lock handle not loosened
when making tilt adjustment.
See “Getting To Know Your Table Saw” section,
“Blade Tilt Lock Knob” (Page 10).
Saw dust on depth screw threads.
See “Maintaining Your Table Saw” section,
“Lubrication” (Page 37).
Circuit Breaker Trips
Circuit breaker trips repeatedly
while cutting.
Replace the blade with a new blade. Reduce
force applied to workpiece during cutting.
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