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Troubleshooting
Trouble Probable
Cause
Remedy
Saw stops or will not
start
Saw unplugged
Check plug connections
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped
Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker
Cord damaged
Replace cord
Does not make
accurate 45
o
or 90
o
cuts
Stop not adjusted correctly
Check blade with square and adjust
stop
Angle pointer not set accurately
Check blade with square and adjust
pointer
Miter gauge out of adjustment
Adjust miter gauge
Blade wanders during
cut
Fence not aligned with blade
Check and adjust fence
Warped wood
Select another piece of wood
Excessive feed rate
Reduce feed rate
Incorrect blade for cut
Change blade to correct type
Blade tension not set properly
Set blade tension according to blade
size
Guide bearings not set properly
Review guide bearing adjustment.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
Dull blade
Replace blade
Blade mounted wrong
Teeth should point down
Gum or pitch on blade
Remove blade and clean
Incorrect blade for cut
Change blade to correct type
Gum or pitch on table
Clean table
Blade does not come
up to speed
Extension cord too light or too long
Replace with adequate size and
length cord
Low shop voltage
Contact your local electric company
Saw vibrates
excessively
Base on uneven floor
Reposition on flat, level surface
Bad v-belt
Replace v-belt
Motor mount is loose
Tighten motor mount hardware
Loose hardware
Tighten hardware
