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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE – SAW OPERATION
PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
Blade hits table.
1. Misalignment. 1. See ADJUSTMENTS - ADJUSTING
CUTTING DEPTH section.
Angle of cut not
accurate. Cannot
adjust mitre.
1. Mitre table unlocked.
2. Sawdust under table.
1. See OPERATION - MITRE CUT
section.
2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR
EYE PROTECTION.
Cutting arm
wobbles.
1. Loose pivot points. 1. Call the Toll-Free Helpline, at
1-800-689-9928.
Cutting arm will not
fully raise, or blade
guard won’t fully
close.
1. Pivot spring not replaced
properly after service.
2. Sawdust build-up.
1. Call the Toll-Free Helpline, at
1-800-689-9928.
2. Clean and lubricate moving parts.
Blade binds, jams,
burns wood.
1. Improper operation.
2. Dull or warped blade.
3. Improper blade size.
4 Wood is moving during
cut.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION
section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 12" (30.5 cm)
diameter blade.
4. Use hold-down clamp to secure
workpiece to table.
Saw vibrates or
shakes.
1. Saw blade not round /
damaged / loose.
2. Arbour bolt loose.
1. Replace blade.
2. Tighten arbour bolt.
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