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Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE!
WHAT’S WRONG?
WHAT TO DO
Saw will not start
Saw not plugged in
Plug in saw.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Cord damaged
Have cord replaced by authorized service center.
Brushes worn out
Have brushes replaced by authorized service center or replace them yourself. Refer to
Brushes
.
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts
Dull blade
Replace blade. Refer to
Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade
.
Blade mounted backwards
Turn blade around. Refer to
Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade
.
Gum or pitch on blade
Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool or household oven cleaner.
Incorrect blade for work being done
Change the blade type. Refer to
Saw Blades
under
Accessories
.
Blade does not come up to speed
Extension cord too light or too long
Replace with adequate size cord. Refer to
Additional Saftey Rules for Miter Saws
.
Low house current
Contact your electric company.
Machine vibrates excessively
Saw not mounted securely to stand or work bench
Tighten all mounting hardware. Refer to
Bench Mounting
.
Stand or bench on uneven floor
Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to
Familiarization
.
Damaged saw blade
Replace blade. Refer to
Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade
.
Does not make accurate miter cuts
Miter scale not adjusted correctly
Check and adjust. Refer to
Miter Scale Adjustment
under
Assembly and
Adjustments
.
Blade is not square to fence
Check and adjust. Refer to
Miter Scale Adjustment
under
Assembly and
Adjustments
.
Blade is not perpendicular to table
Check and adjust fence. Refer to
Bevel Square to Table
under
Assembly and
Adjustments
.
Workpiece moving
Clamp workpiece securely to fence or glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with rubber cement.
Material pinches blade
Cutting bowed material
Refer to
Bowed Material
under
Special Cuts
.
