ENGLISH • 27
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Saw will not start
1. Saw is not plugged in
2. Blown fuse or circuit breaker
3. Cord is damaged
4. Debris in ON/OFF switch
1. Plug into power source
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
3. Have power cord replaced by authorized
service center
4. Clean any accumulated debris
Does not make accurate 45° and
90° rip cuts
1. Positive stop not adjusted
2. Blade angle pointer not set
accurately
1. Check blade with square and adjust
2. Check blade with square and adjust
blade angle pointer
Material pinched blade when
ripping
1. Rip fence is not aligned with
blade
2. Warped wood, edge against
fence is not straight
1. Check and adjust the rip fence
2. Select another piece of wood
Material binds on splitter
1. Splitter not correctly in line with
blade
1. Check and align the splitter with blade
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts
1. Dull blade
2. Blade mounted backward
3. Gum or resin on blade
4. Incorrect blade for work
1. Replace blade
2. Turn blade around
3. Remove blade and clean
4. Change to correct blade
Material kicked back from the
blade
1. Rip fence is out of adjustment
2. Splitter is not in line with blade
3. Feeding stock without rip fence
4. Dull blade
5. Bevel knob is not tight
1. Align rip fence with miter gauge groove
2. Align splitter with blade
3. Install and use rip fence
4. Replace blade
5. Tighten the knob
Blade does not raise or tilt freely
1. Sawdust and dirt in elevation/
tilting
1. Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt
Blade does not come up to
speed, reset trips too easily
1. Extension cord is too light or too
long
2. Low house voltage
1. Replace extension cord with adequate
size
2. Contact electrician
Saw vibrates excessively
1. Saw is not mounted securely to
work bench
2. Bench or stand is on uneven floor
3. Damaged saw blade
1. Tighten all mounting hardware
2. Re-position on flat, level floor
3. Replace blade
