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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Saw does
not turn on.
1. Saw not plugged in.
2. Incorrect extension cord gauge.
3. Power button not pressed.
4. Circuit breaker tripped to protect
machine.
5. Worn carbon brushes.
6. Defective switch, PCB, power cord,
or motor.
1. Plug saw in.
2. Use correct size and length on extension cord (refer to
page 8).
3. Press green power button before pressing run button;
ensure power indicator light is lit.
4. Wait a few minutes for the machine to cool. Press the
breaker to reset it. Reduce cutting speed and feed rate.
5 & 6. Contact customer service at
1-800-232-1195
for
assistance.
Power indicator light
does not turn on after
pressing green power
button.
1. Saw not plugged in.
2. Defective light, switch, power
cord, or PCB.
1. Plug saw in.
2. Contact customer service at
1-800-232-1195
for as-
sistance.
Inaccurate cut.
1. Excessive cutting pressure.
2. Incorrect choice of blade teeth
profile or count relative to workpiece.
3. Incorrect adjustment of the sliding
blade guide.
4. Incorrect choice of blade speed.
5. Workpiece not tightly clamped in
vise.
6. Blade tension too low.
1. Reduce the cutting pressure. Let the machine do the
work.
2. Choose the proper blade for the given workpiece.
3. Check stationary blade guide alignment. Ensure sliding
blade guide is positioned as close to workpiece as pos-
sible.
4. Adjust blade speed.
5. Clamp workpiece securely. Ensure vise jaws and vise
ways are clean. Use work stop to stabilize workpiece.
6. Adjust blade tension (Fig. 14 - 1)
The blade tends to
protrude from the
guide, or keeps pop-
ping off.
1. Excessive blade tension.
2. Blade is slipping on wheels or
guide bearings due to presence
of cutting lubricant.
3. Blade is warped, stretched, or dull.
4. Guide bearings improperly posi-
tioned or adjusted.
5. Improper blade speed or feed rate.
1. Adjust blade tension (Fig. 14 - 1)
2. Remove blade and clean wheels and guide bearings to
remove lubricant.
3. Remove blade and inspect it. Replace if necessary.
Blades can become warped through excess heat buildup
(overuse).
4. Adjust or reposition guide bearings.
5. Adjust blade speed and/or feed rate.
Noisy operation.
1. Blade is warped or improperly
seated on wheels or between
guide bearings.
2. Debris stuck in saw.
3. Loose fastener.
4. Worn bearing.
1. Remove blade and run saw to see
if noise persists. Inspect blade
for warpage.
2. Turn saw off and inspect for debris.
3. Inspect & tighten all fasteners.
4. Contact customer service.
WARNING!
Stop using the generator immediately if any of the following problems occur or risk serious
personal injury. If you have any questions, please contact customer service at
1-800-232-1195
(M-F 8-5 CST),
or email
.
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