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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solution
Tool will not start when 
operating the on/off switch.
Power cord not plugged in.
Power cord is broken.
Carbon brush has worn down
Check to make sure power cord 
is connected well into a working 
outlet.
Unplug the power cord. Replace 
it using a qualified maintenance 
person.
Replace the carbon brush using a 
qualified maintenance person.
Cutting depth is less than that 
is set.
Sawdust accumulated at the 
rear of the base.
Shake out sawdust. Consider 
connecting a vacuum for dust 
collection.
Blade spins or slips
Blade is not tightly engaged 
with the spindle.  
Remove the blade, and reassemble 
it as described in INSTALL/
CHANGE THE BLADE section.
Blade will not cut a straight line.
Blade is dull.
Blade is not mounted 
properly.
Saw is not being guided 
properly. 
Mount a new, sharp blade on the 
saw.
Check that blade is properly 
mounted.
Use a parallel guide.
Blade kicks back when beginning 
a cut
Blade is not spinning fast 
enough
Allow the saw blade to reach full 
speed prior to beginning a cut in the 
material.