wood and CLAMPED OR HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING PARTICULARLY WHEN MAKING ANGLE CUTS.
MAINTENANCE
(Perform all maintenance with miter saw unplugged.)
1.All bearings are sealed. They are lubricated for life and need no further maintenance.
2.Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around AND UNDER the base and the rotary table. Even though slots are provided to allow debris to pass through, some dust will accumulate.
3.The brushes are designed to give you several years of use. If they ever need replacement follow the instructions in this manual or return the tool to the nearest service center for repair.
IMPORTANT
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
Trouble Shooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START |
|
WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… |
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. |
TROUBLE! SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… |
1.Dull blade. | 1.Replace blade. |
2.Blade mounted backwards. | 2.Turn blade around. |
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. |
TROUBLE! BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED | |
WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… |
1.Extension cord too light or too long. | 1.Replace with adequate |
| size cord. |
2.Low house current. | 2.Contact your electric |
| company. |
TROUBLE! MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY | |
WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… |
1.Saw not mounted securely. | 1.Tighten all mounting |
| hardware. |
2.Stand or bench on uneven floor. | 2.Reposition on flat level |
| surface. |
3.Damaged saw blade. | 3.Replace blade. |
TROUBLE! DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE MITER CUTS | |
WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… |
1.Miter scale not adjusted correctly. | 1.Check and adjust. |
2.Blade is not square to fence. | 2.Check and adjust. |
3.Blade is not perpendicular to table. | 3.Check and adjust fence. |
4.Workpiece moving. | 4.Clamp workpiece to |
| fence or glue 120 grit |
| sandpaper to fence with |
| rubber cement. |
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