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Service Information
Please have the following information available for all service calls: 
Model Number __________________ Serial Number __________________________________
Date and Place of Purchase _______________________________________________________
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be 
performed by a D
EWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized service center or other 
qualified service personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.
Three Year Limited Warranty
DEWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for 
three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal 
wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, 
visit www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-D
EWALT (1-800-433-9258). This warranty does not 
apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by 
others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary 
in certain states or provinces. In addition to the warranty, D
EWALT tools are covered by our:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE
D
EWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time 
during the first year after purchase. 
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your D
EWALT Power Tool, Laser, or 
Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt 
for a full refund – no questions asked.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For 
products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained either in 
the packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are 
missing, call 1-800-4-D
EWALT (1-800-433-9258) for a free replacement.
Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO
Saw will not 
start
  1. Saw not plugged in   1. Plug in saw.
  2. Fuse blown or circuit 
breaker tripped
  2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
  3. Cord damaged   3. Have cord replaced by authorized 
service center.
  4. Brushes worn out   4. Have brushes replaced by authorized 
service center or replace them yourself. 
Refer to Brushes. 
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. 
Blade does not 
come up to 
speed
  1. Extension cord too 
light or too long
  1. Replace with adequate size cord. Refer 
to Use Proper Extension Cord under 
Important Safety Instructions. 
  2. Low house current   2. Contact your electric company.
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 
miter cuts
  1. Miter scale not 
adjusted correctly
  1. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale 
Adjustment under Adjustments. 
  2. Blade is not square 
to fence
  2. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter 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.
Material 
pinches blade
 1. Cutting bowed 
material
 1. Refer to Bowed Material under 
Special Cuts.