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Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO
Saw will not start 1. Battery not installed 1. Install battery. Refer to Installing and Removing Battery Pack.
2. Battery not charged 2. Charge battery. Refer to Charging Procedure.
3. Brushes worn out 3. Have brushes replaced by authorised service centre.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
1. Dull blade 1. Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards 2. Turn blade around. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
3. Gum or pitch on blade 3. Remove blade and clean with coarse steel wool and turpentine or household
oven cleaner.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done 4. Change the blade type. Refer to Saw Blades under Optional Accessories.
XPS™ worklight is
flashing
1. Battery not charged 1. Charge battery. Refer to Charging Procedure.
Machine vibrates
excessively
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or
work bench
1. Tighten all mounting hardware. Refer to Bench Mounting.
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor 2. Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to Familiarization.
3. Damaged saw blade 3. Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
Does not make
accurate mitre cuts
1. Mitre scale not adjusted correctly 1. Check and adjust. Refer to Mitre Scale Adjustment under Adjustments.
2. Blade is not square to fence 2. Check and adjust. Refer to Mitre Scale Adjustment under Adjustments.
3. Blade is not perpendicular to table 3. Check and adjust fence. Refer to Bevel Square to Table Adjustment under
Adjustments.
4. Workpiece moving 4. Clamp workpiece securely to fence or glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with
rubber cement.
5. Kerf plate worn or damaged 5. Take to authorised service centre.
Material pinches blade 1. Cutting bowed material 1. Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts.