TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING! Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replacements
should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service
at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at [email protected].
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Blade "drifts".
1. Blade is improperly
tensioned.
1. Adjust blade tension properly. See page 14.
2. Blade is dull.
2. Replace the blade.
3. Upper blade guard
height improperly set.
3. Adjust upper blade guide height properly. See
page 14.
4. Guide bearings
improperly adjusted.
4. Adjust guide bearings properly. See pages 14
& 15.
5. Improper blade tracking
setting.
5. Adjust tracking properly. See page 13.
6. Improper feed rate.
6. Do not force the workpiece. Let the tool do the
work.
7. Blade is warped.
4. Stop using the tool and call 1-800-232-1195 for
customer service.
Saw is noisy.
1. Loose fastener.
1. Check the saw and stand and ensure that all
fasteners are tightened.
2. Guide bearings
improperly adjusted.
4. Adjust guide bearings properly. See pages 14
& 15.
3. Improper blade tracking
setting.
3. Adjust tracking properly. See page 13.
4. Blade is hitting
something it shouldn't.
3. Open up the saw doors and check to see if the
blade is hitting something (rotate wheels by hand).
5. Foreign object inside
saw.
5. Remove object.
6. Worn belt.
6. Replace belt. Contact customer service (1-800-
232-1195) for assistance.
7. Worn wheel or motor
bearing.
7. Remove blade. Rotate each wheel by hand, then
move the belt. Contact customer service (1-800-
232-1195) for assistance.
