TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
!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.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at www.portercable. com. You can also order parts from your nearest
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about
You can also write to us for information at Power Tool Specialists, 684 Huey Road Rock Hill, SC 29704,
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Breaking blades | 1. | Wrong tension. | 1. | Adjust blade tension. See BLADE REMOVAL AND |
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| 2. | Overworking blades. | 2. | Reduce feed rate. See BLADE REMOVAL AND |
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| 3. | Wrong blade application. | 3. | Use narrow blade. See BLADE SELECTION section. |
| 4. | Twisting blade in wood. | 4. | Avoid side pressure on blade. See BLADE REMOVAL |
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Motor will not run. | 1. | Defective cord or plug. | 1. | Replace defective parts before using saw again. |
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| 2. | Defective motor. | 2. | Call Service Center. Any attempt to repair this motor |
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| 3. | Blown overload breaker. | 3. | Push the on/off switch to the OFF (O) position. Let the |
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| motor cool. See |
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Excessive vibration. | 1. | Improper mounting of saw. | 1. | See mounting instructions in this manual for proper |
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be some vibration | 2. | Unsuitable mounting | 2. | The heavier your workbench is, the less vibration will |
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| occur. A plywood workbench will not be as good a |
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| work surface as the same size solid lumber. |
motor operation. | 3. | Loose table or table resting | 3. | Tighten the table lock knob. |
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| 4. | Loose motor mounting. | 4. | Tighten motor mounting screw. |
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Blade run out. | 1. | Blade holders not aligned. | 1. | Loosen blade holder lock screw holding blade holder |
Blade not in line with |
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arm motion. |
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| blade holder lock screw. See BLADE REMOVAL AND |
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For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.portercable.com for a list of service centers, or call the
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