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Troubleshooting
Description of Symptoms
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Machine will not start
1. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped
2.
Cord Damaged
3. Faulty switch
4. Not connected to power
source
5. Connected to wrong voltage
6. Key in the “OFF” position
7. Emergency stop button
pressed
1. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker
2. Have cord replaced
3. Replace switch
4. Check connection
5. Check voltage
6. Insert key and turn to “ON”
position
7. Rotate emergency stop button
clockwise until it pops out
Blade does not come up to speed
1. Cable too light or too long
2. Low current
3. Motor not wired for correct
voltage
1. Replace with adequate size
cable
2. Contact local electric
company
3. Refer to motor nameplate for
correct voltage
Does not make accurate 45° or
90° cuts
1. Stops not adjusted correctly
2. Angle pointer not set
accurately
3. Miter gauge out of adjustment
1. Check blade with combination
square and adjust stops
2. Check blade with combination
square and adjust pointer
3. Adjust miter gauge
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts
1. Dull blade
2. Blade mounted backwards
3. Gum or pitch on blade
4. Incorrect blade for cut
1. Sharpen or replace blade
2. Turn blade around
3. Remove blade and clean
4. Change blade to correct type
Material binds blade when ripping
1. Fence not aligned with blade
2. Warped wood
3. Excessive feed rate
4. Splitter not aligned with blade
1. Check and adjust fence
2. Select another piece of wood
3. Reduce feed rate
4. Align splitter with blade
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