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12. Disconnect battery by pressing down on release
button and removing from back of handle.
13. Clean, then store the tool indoors
out of children’s reach.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Procedures not specifically explained
in this manual must be performed
only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION: Release the Trigger and remove the
Battery Pack before performing any procedure in
this section.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL
FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment.
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have
the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance,
and Lubrication
1.
BEFORE EACH USE,
inspect the general
condition of the tool. Check for:
• leaking, swollen, or cracked battery pack,
• loose hardware
• misalignment or binding of moving parts
• cracked or broken parts
• damaged electrical wiring
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2.
AFTER USE,
wipe external surfaces
of the tool with clean cloth.
3. Li-Ion BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Do not short, incinerate or open battery.
4.
WARNING! If the supply cord of this
power tool is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
5. For making accurate cuts, the Saw Blade must
be adjusted to be exactly vertical to the Table.
If adjustment is necessary, have the Miter Saw
serviced by a qualified service technician.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Likely Solutions
Tool will not start.
1. No power at outlet.
2. Cord not connected.
1. Check power at outlet.
2. Check that cord is plugged in.
Tool operates
sporadically or
at low power.
1. Low power supply or
improper extension cords.
2. Worn or cracked
Carbon Brushes.
1. Check power supply and power cords.
2. Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged or worn.
Wood burns at
ends when cut.
1. Dirty Blade.
2. Material is binding.
1. Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral spirits.
2. Check position of work material on Table. Material must
be flat, flush against Fence and supported on ends.
Material frays
or chips out.
1. Finished side is down.
2. Blade chipped or dull.
3. Blade inappropriate for material.
4. Material is unsupported.
1. Keep finished side of material up or facing operator.
Bottom and back side are prone to chip out.
2. Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or replace blade.
3. Check blade manufacturer’s recommendations for
material being cut. For cross cutting hard wood and for
precision cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or more teeth.
4.
Use a thin piece of scrap material, such as 1/4″
plywood, underneath or behind the material to support
the edges of the material as it is being cut.
Blade binds, slowing
or stopping saw.
1. Material is misaligned on the
saw or ends are not supported.
2. Material is wet, contaminated or
inappropriate blade is being used.
1. Material must be flat on table, flush against
the fence and supported on both ends.
2. Check condition of material and check
compatibility of blade to material.
Blade does not
cut completely
through workpiece.
1. Depth Stop setting in use.
2. Depth Stop set too shallow.
1. Swing Depth Stop up to its vertical position to disengage.
2. Adjust Depth Adjustment Bolt for desired depth of cut.
Motor runs but
blade does not turn.
Drive belt has failed.
Have qualified technician service tool.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
