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23
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Motor does
not start
1. Plunge button not pressed, or not pressed
all the way.
1. Ensure plunge button is fully pressed before
beginning plunge.
2. Power cord damaged or not properly plugged
in.
2. Check power cord, extension cord, power
plug, and the power outlet. Do not use the tool
if any cord is damaged.
3. Defective power switch.
3. Stop using the tool and call
1-800-232-1195
for customer service.
4. Insufficient power from outlet.
4. Make sure the outlet is functional and is the
right capacity for the tool.
5. Wrong extension cord gauge.
5. Select proper extension cord. Refer to page
9.
6. Worn carbon brushes.
6. Inspect and replace carbon brushes as need-
ed. Replacement carbon brushes
(part no.
CT1272-031)
can be ordered from wenprod-
ucts.com.
7. Defective motor or other internal problem.
7. Stop using the tool and call
1-800-232-1195
for customer service.
Saw overheats
1. Tool forced to work too fast.
1. Do not force tool. Ensure blade selection is
appropriate for cut type and workpiece.
2. Wrong extension cord gauge.
2. Select proper extension cord. Refer to page
9.
3. Blocked motor housing vents.
3. Wear safety glasses & dust mask. Blow
dust out of motor housing vents.
Excessive slop (play) between
track and saw
1. Fine-adjustment cams improperly adjusted.
1. Adjust the fine-adjustment cams. Refer to
page 17.
Saw difficult to pull backwards
along track
1. Anti-kickback cam engaged (safety feature).
1. Refer to page 17 for information about the
anti-kickback cam.
Ineffective cutting performance
1. Blade is dull.
1. Sharpen or replace blade.
2. Blade is dirty.
2. Remove the blade and clean the surface and
cutting edge with steel wool and turpentine.
3. The blade is not secure.
3. Make sure the blade flanges are flush
against the blade and arbor bolt is tightened
completely.
4. Blade is installed improperly.
4. Ensure blade is installed in correct orienta-
tion.
5. Incorrect blade used for workpiece.
5. Ensure blade is compatible with the material
type and thickness being cut.
6. Worn carbon brushes.
6. Inspect and replace carbon brushes as
needed (see page 24). Replacement carbon
brushes
(part no. CT1272-031)
can be or-
dered from
wenproducts.com.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING!
Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replace-
ments should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer
service at
1-(800) 232-1195
, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at [email protected].