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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.
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
.
Repairs
WARNING:
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be
performed by a
D
e
WALT
factory service center or a
D
e
WALT
authorized service center. Always
use identical replacement parts.
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•
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•
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your registration of ownership will serve as your proof of purchase.
•
FOR YOUR sAFETY:
Registering your product will allow us to contact you in the unlikely
event a safety notification is required under the Federal Consumer Safety Act.
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.
Three Year Limited Warranty
D
e
WALT
will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for
three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal
wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information,
visit www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-
D
e
WALT
(1-800-433-9258). This warranty does not apply
to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty,
D
e
WALT
tools are covered by our:
1 YEAR FREE sERViCE
D
e
WALT
will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time
during the first year after purchase.
90 DAY MOnEY BACK gUARAnTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your
D
e
WALT
Power Tool, Laser, or
Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for
a full refund – no questions asked.
lATin AMERiCA:
This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products
sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call
the local company or see website for warranty information.
FREE WARning lABEl REPlACEMEnT:
If your warning labels become illegible or are missing,
call 1-800-4-
D
e
WALT
(1-800-433-9258) for a free replacement.
