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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 Saw not plugged in Plug in saw.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Cord damaged Have cord replaced by an authorized service agent.
Brushes worn out Have brushes replaced by an authorized service agent or
replace them yourself. Refer to Brushes.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
Dull blade Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing New Blade.
Blade mounted backwards Turn blade around. Refer to Changing or Installing New
Blade.
Gum or pitch on blade Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel
wool or household oven cleaner.
Incorrect blade for work being
done
Change the blade type. Cutting wood use wood blade,
cutting aluminum use aluminum blade.
Blade does not come
up to speed
Extension cord too light or too
long
Replace with adequate size cord.
Low house current Contact your electric company.
Machine vibrates
excessively
Saw not mounted securely to
stand or work bench
Tighten all mounting hardware. Refer to Bench Mounting.
Stand or bench on uneven floor Reposition on flat level surface.
Damaged saw blade Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing New Blade.
Does not make
accurate
miter cuts
Miter scale not adjusted correctly Check and adjust. Refer to Adjustments.
Blade is not square to fence Check and adjust. Refer to Adjustments.
Blade is not perpendicular to table Check and adjust fence. Refer to Adjustments.
Workpiece moving Use the vertical or horizontal clamp to clamp workpiece
securely.
Material pinches
blade
Cutting bowed material Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts.
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