Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! Saw will not start
What's Wrong?
1. Saw not plugged in
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
3. Cord damaged
4. Brushes worn out
What to do...
1. Plug in saw
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
3. Have cord replaced by authorized service center
4. Replace brushes (see page 6)
TROUBLE! Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts
What's Wrong?
1. Dull blade
2. Blade mounted backwards
3. Gum or pitch on blade
4. Incorrect blade for work being done
What to do...
1. Replace blade (see page 11)
2. Turn blade around (see page 11)
3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine and
coarse steel wool or household oven cleaner
4. Change the blade (see page 11)
TROUBLE! Blade does not come up to speed
What's Wrong?
1. Extension cord too light or too long
2. Low house current
What to do...
1. Replace with adequate sized cord (see page 2)
2. Contact your electric company
TROUBLE! Saw vibrates excessively
What's Wrong?
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or work bench
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor
3. Damaged saw blade
What to do...
1. Tighten all mounting hardware (see page 5)
2. Reposition on flat level surface (see page 5)
3. Replace blade (see page 11)
TROUBLE! Saw makes inaccurate miter cuts
What's Wrong?
1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly
2. Blade is not square to fence
3. Blade is not perpendicular to table
4. Workpiece moving
What to do...
1. Check and adjust (see page 5)
2. Check and adjust (see page 5)
3. Check and adjust fence (see page 6)
4. Clamp workpiece to fence or glue 120 grit
sandpaper to fence with rubber cement
TROUBLE! Material pinches blade
What's Wrong?
1. Cutting bowed material
What to do...
1. Position bowed material as shown on page 10
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