Troubleshooting
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| 1. | Overload tripped | 1. | Allow motor to cool and reset |
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| 2. | Saw unplugged | 2. | Check plug connections |
Saw stops or will not start |
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| 3. | Fuse blown or circuit breaker |
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| 4. | Cord damaged | 4. | Replace cord |
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| 1. | Stop not adjusted correctly | 1. | Check blade with square and |
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| adjust stop |
Does not make accurate 45° | or | 2. | Angle pointer not set |
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90° cuts |
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| 3. | Miter gauge out of |
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| adjustment | 3. | Adjust miter gauge |
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| 1. | Fence not aligned with blade | 1. | Check and adjust fence |
Blade wanders during cut |
| 2. | Warped wood | 2. | Select another piece of wood |
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| 3. | Excessive feed rate | 3. | Reduce feed rate |
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| 4. | Incorrect blade for cut | 4. | Change blade to correct type |
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| 1. | Dull blade | 1. | Replace blade |
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| 2. | Blade mounted wrong | 2. | Teeth should point down |
Saw makes unsatisfactory |
| 3. | Gum or pitch on blade | 3. | Remove blade and clean |
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| 4. | Incorrect blade for cut | 4. | Change blade to correct type |
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| 5. | Gum or pitch on table | 5. | Clean table |
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| 1. | Extension cord too light or to | 1. | Replace with adequate size |
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| 2. | Low shop voltage | 2. | Contact your local electric |
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| 1. | Base on uneven floor | 1. | Reposition on flat, level |
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| 2. | Bad | 2. | Replace |
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Saw vibrates excessively |
| 3. | Bent pulley | 3. | Replace pulley |
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| 4. | Improper motor mounting | 4. | Check and adjust motor |
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| 5. | Loose hardware | 5. | Tighten hardware |
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