warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty, DEWALT tools are covered by our:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE
DEWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your DEWALT Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questions asked.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call
Please refer to the beginning of the manual for labels.
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Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! | WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO | ||
Saw will not start | 1. Saw not plugged in | 1. | Plug in saw. | |
| 2. | Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped | 2. | Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. |
| 3. | Cord damaged | 3. | Have cord replaced by authorized service center. |
| 4. | Brushes worn out | 4. | Have brushes replaced by authorized service center or replace them yourself. Refer to Brushes. |
Saw makes | 1. Dull blade | 1. | Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade. | |
unsatisfactory cuts | 2. Blade mounted backwards | 2. | Turn blade around. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade. | |
| 3. | Gum or pitch on blade | 3. | Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool or household oven cleaner. |
| 4. | Incorrect blade for work being done | 4. | Change the blade type. Refer to Saw Blades under Accessories. |
Blade does not come up | 1. Extension cord too light or too long | 1. | Replace with adequate size cord. Refer to Use Proper Extension Cord under Important Safety | |
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| 2. | Low house current | 2. | Contact your electric company. |
Machine vibrates excessively | 1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or | 1. | Tighten all mounting hardware. Refer to Bench Mounting. | |
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| 2. | Stand or bench on uneven floor | 2. | Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to Familiarization. |
| 3. | Damaged saw blade | 3. | Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade. |
Does not make accurate | 1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly | 1. | Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale Adjustment under Adjustments. | |
miter cuts | 2. Miter pointer not adjusted correctly | 2. | Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Pointer Adjustment under Adjustments. | |
| 3. | Workpiece is not perpendicular to table | 3. | Check and adjust fence. Refer to Fence Adjustment under Adjustments. |
| 4. | Workpiece moving | 4. | Clamp workpiece securely to fence or glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with rubber cement. |
Material pinches blade | 1. Cutting bowed material | 1. | Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts. | |
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