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Model G0701 (Mfd. Since 9/17)
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Table does not tilt
to 45 degrees.
1. Pointer or scale calibrated incorrectly.
2. Machine component blocking path.
1. Calibrate pointer/scale at true 45 degrees.
2. Inspect/remove component blocking table.
Table hard to tilt.
1. Sawdust or pitch trapped between trunnion
and base.
2. Metal burrs on trunnion.
1. Clean trunnion.
2. Remove burrs.
The cuts are rough,
or show scoring.
1. Blade is overloaded and twisting.
2. The blade TPI is too coarse.
3. The blade is loose and slipping on wheels.
4. Blade tracking is incorrect.
5. The blade has missing or bent teeth.
6. The blade has a faulty weld.
1. Decrease the feed rate.
2. Use the correct blade for material and speed of cut.
3. Adjust bade tension as required.
4. Adjust the blade tracking back to normal.
5. Inspect/replace blade (
Page 42).
6. Inspect/replace blade (
Page 42).
Blade or teeth
break.
1. Blade tension is incorrect.
2. Incorrect blade for application.
3. The feed rate is too fast.
4. Cutting corners too sharply.
5. Blade used when dull.
6. Blade tracking is wrong.
7. Blade guide adjustment at fault.
8. Inadequate blade support.
9. Blade weld at fault.
10. Wheel tires worn or incorrectly installed.
11. Fence or miter slot out of alignment with
blade.
1. Adjust blade tension (
Page 24).
2. Use correct blade for application.
3. Reduce feed rate.
4. Use a wider arc on outside cuts, or use relief cuts
to make tight inside cuts.
5. Inspect/replace blade (
Page 42).
6. Adjust blade tracking (
Page 19).
7. Adjust blade guide bearings for correct blade
support.
8. Adjust upper blade guides as close as possible to
workpiece.
9. Inspect/replace blade (
Page 42).
10. Replace or re-install wheels.
11. Align table miter slot and fence with blade (
Page
30).
Blade wears on
one side, slows,
smokes or shows
overheating.
1. Blade contacting table insert.
2. The blade guides are worn or mis-
adjusted.
3. The blade has insufficient support.
4. Blade is installed backwards.
5. Too much side pressure when feeding
workpiece.
6. The wheels are out of alignment.
7. Dull or incorrect blade.
8. Blade is deformed.
9. Fence not parallel with blade (pressure at
blade backside).
10. Table top surface is not parallel or square
to blade.
1. Adjust blade guide bearings to eliminate excess
side pressure. Adjust table for correct blade
clearance and miter slot alignment.
2. Adjust or replace the blade guides.
3. Adjust the blade guide support bearings correctly.
4. Check blade direction as described in "Replacing
Blade" on
Page 42 and reverse blade if necessary.
5. Feed workpiece straight into the blade.
6. Adjust the wheels so they are coplanar (
Page 64).
7. Inspect/replace blade (
Page 42).
8. Install new blade.
9. Adjust fence parallel with blade (
Page 30).
10. Adjust/shim table/trunnion position until blade and
table are parallel and square.
Sawdust buildup
inside cabinet.
1. Clogged dust port.
2. Low CFM (airflow) from dust collection
system.
1. Clean out dust port.
2. Repair ducting for leaks or clogs, move dust collector
closer to machine, install a stronger dust collector.