TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
1.Biscuits do not fit slots. Biscuits not fitting slots may also cause misalignment of boards being joined.
A.Biscuit slots are too deep or too shallow. Make fine adjustments to depth setting. See "TO MAKE FINE ADJUSTMENTS" section on page 9.
B.Biscuit thickness may be out of tolerance. Compress biscuits in a vise if they are too thick.
C.Check to see if biscuits are the correct size for the size slots that have been cut: #1, #2, or #3.
D.Check to see if biscuits have gotten wet and swollen.
E.If biscuits fit loose in slots, wet them to take up the loose fit.
2. Wood particles begin to backup on front of unit.
A.Dust exhaust may be clogged preventing wood particles from going through dust exhaust opening. Remove bottom shoe and clean blade, bearing plate, base assembly slots, and surrounding areas. See "CLEANING BASE ASSEMBLY" section on page 18.
3.Blade becomes difficult to push in when cutting slots. Blade does not retract properly when cutting slots.
A.Wood particles and resin have built up on base assembly slots and surrounding areas. Remove front and rear base assemblies and clean blade, bearing plate, base assembly slots and surrounding areas. Apply a thin coat of general purpose grease in slots or on bearing plate where base slides. See "CLEANING BASE ASSEMBLY" section on page 18.
4.Cutting performance is poor and there is a loss of power or stalling of motor when cutting slots.
A.Blade is dull. Replace blade. See "BLADE REPLACEMENT" section on page 17.
B.Resin has built up on blade. Remove blade and clean it with gum and pitch remover. See "BLADE REPLACEMENT" section on page 17 for blade removing instructions. Once clean, follow "BLADE REPLACEMENT" instructions to replace the blade.
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