CORRECTIVE ACTIONPROBLEM CAUSEPROBLEM
• Allow motor to cool and reset by
pushing overload reset switch.
• Plug in saw.
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Have the cord replaced by a qualified
electrician.
• Overload tripped.
• Saw is not plugged in.
• Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
• Cord is damaged.
Saw will not start.
• See section “Bevel adjusment”.
• See section “Adjusting bevel
indicator”.
• See section “Aligning rip fence to
blade”.
• Positive stop not adjusted correctly.
• Bevel angle pointer not set
accurately.
• Rip fence not properly aligned.
Does not make 45° and 90°
rip cuts.
• See section “Aligning rip fence to
blade”.
• Select another piece of wood.
• Rip fence not aligned with blade.
• Warped wood, edge against fence
is not straight.
Material pinches blade
when ripping.
• See section “Riving knife and saw
blade alignment”.
• Riving knife not aligned correctly
with blade.
Material binds on riving
knife.
• Replace blade.
• Turn the blade around.
• Remove the blade and clean with
turpentine and coarse steel wool.
• Change the blade.
• Clean table with turpentine and steel
wool.
• Dull blade.
• Blade mounted backwards.
• Gum or pitch on blade.
• Incorrect blade for work being done.
• Gum or pitch on blade causing
erratic feed.
Saw makes unsatisfactory
cuts.
• See section “Riving knife and saw
blade alignment”.
• Install and use rip fence.
• Install and use riving knife (with
guard).
• Replace blade.
• Push material all the way past saw
blade before releasing work.
• Tighten lock knob.
• Riving knife not aligned correctly
with blade.
• Feeding stock without rip fence.
• Riving knife not in place.
• Dull blade.
• The operator letting go of material
before it is past saw blade.
• Miter angle lock knob is not
tightened.
Material kicked back from
blade.
• Brush or blow out loose dust and
dirt.
• Sawdust and dirt in elevation/
beveling mechanisms.
Blade does not raise or
bevel freely.
• Replace with adequate size cord.
• Contact your electric company.
• Extension cord too light or too long.
• Low house voltage.
Blade does not come up to
speed or reset trips too
easily.
• Tighten all mounting hardware.
• Reposition on flat, level surface.
• Securely the workbench to floor.
• Replace blade.
• The saw is not mounted securely to
the stand.
• Stand is on uneven floor.
• Workbench is moving.
• Damaged saw blade.
Machine vibrates
excessively.
WARNING: To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the
power source before making any adjustments.
Consult Hitachi Authorized Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run.
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