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To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug
the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR
PROBLEM
PROBLEM CAUSE
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
Brake does
not stop
blade within 6
seconds.
1. Motor brushes not sealed or
lightly sticking.
2. Motor brake overheated from
use of defective or wrong size
blade or rapid ON/OFF cycling.
3. Arbor bolt loose.
4. Brushes cracked, damaged,
etc.
5. Other.
1. Inspect/clean/replace brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
2. Use a recommended blade. Let
cool down. See REMOVING OR
INSTALLING THE BLADE section.
3. Retighten. See REMOVING OR
INSTALLING THE BLADE section.
4. Replace brushes.
5. Contact Service Center.
Motor does
not start.
1. Limit switch failure
2. Brush worn.
3. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped on home panel.
1. Replace limit switch.
2. Replace brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
3. Verify there is electrical power at the
outlet.
Brush spark
when switch
released.
1. Brush worn.
2. Other.
1. Replace brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
2. Contact Service Center.
WARNING
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
PROBLEM CAUSE
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
Blade hits table.
1. Misalignment.
1. See ADJUSTMENT- CUTTING
ARM TRAVEL section.
Angle of cut not
accurate. Can not
adjust miter.
1. Miter table unlocked.
2. Sawdust under table.
1. See OPERATION - Miter Angle
Adjustment section.
2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR EYE
PROTECTION.
Cutting arm wobbles. 1. Loose pivot points.
1. Contact Service Center.
Cutting arm will not
fully raise, or blade
guard won’t fully close.
1. Pivot spring not
replaced properly after
service.
2. Sawdust build-up.
1. Clean and lubricate moving parts.
2. Contact Service Center.
Blade binds, jams,
burns wood.
1. Improper operation.
2. Dull or warped blade.
3. Improper blade size.
4 Wood is moving during
cut.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION
section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 254 mm diameter
blade.
4. Use clamp to secure workpiece to
fenceunit and table.
Saw vibrates or
shakes.
1. Saw blade not round /
damaged / loose.
2. Arbor bolt loose.
1. Replace blade.
2. Tighten arbor bolt.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION