TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Saw does not start Cord is not plugged in Plug Power Cord in
Circuit breaker is tripped Reset Breaker
Motor/switch/cord is damaged See Qualified Technician
Circuit fuse is blown Replace circuit fuse
Excess Vibration Blade is damaged Replace Blade
Uneven Work Surface Change to a flat surface
Not Mounted properly Retighten all hardware
Blade is not balanced Replace Blade
Rip Fence does not Rails are not clean Clean/Wipe away debris
Move Smoothly
Fence not mounted properly Remount fence
Clamp Screw is out of adjustment Adjust clamp screw
Cuts burn or bind work Work is being fed too fast Slow down the feed rate
Blade is dull Replace blade/re-sharpen
Rip Fence misaligned Align rip fence properly
Wood is warped Change work piece
Separator not aligned Align separator
Saw not making 90°/45° cuts Miter gauge misaligned Align/Adjust miter gauge
Bevel stops not adjusted Adjust/check bevel stop
Motor overheats Work piece fed too fast Slow down feed rate
Blade cuts poorly Blade is mounted backwards Re mount the blade
Blade is dirty Clean blade of debris
Incorrect blade for cut Chose correct blade