Chicago Electric 69684 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions

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SAFETY

SETUP

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

Troubleshooting

Problem

 

Possible Causes

 

Likely Solutions

Tool will not start.

1.

No power at outlet.

1.

Check power at outlet.

 

2.

Cord not connected.

2.

Check that cord is plugged in.

Tool operates

1. Low power supply or

1.

Check power supply and power cords.

sporadically or

 

improper extension cords.

 

 

at low power.

2. Worn or cracked

2.

Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged or worn.

 

 

Carbon Brushes.

 

 

Wood burns at

1.

Dirty Blade.

1.

Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral spirits.

ends when cut.

2.

Material is binding.

2.

Check position of work material on Table. Material must

 

 

 

 

be flat, flush against Fence and supported on ends.

Material frays

1.

Finished side is down.

1.

Keep finished side of material up or facing operator.

or chips out.

 

 

 

Bottom and back side are prone to chip out.

 

2.

Blade chipped or dull.

2.

Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or replace blade.

 

3.

Blade inappropriate

3.

Check blade manufacturer’s recommendations for

 

 

for material.

 

material being cut. For cross cutting hard wood and for

 

 

 

 

precision cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or more teeth.

 

4.

Material is unsupported.

4.

Use a thin piece of scrap material, such as 1/4″

 

 

 

 

plywood, underneath or behind the material to

 

 

 

 

support the edges of the material as it is being cut.

Blade binds,

1.

Material is misaligned

1.

Material must be flat on table, flush against the fence and

slowing or

 

on the saw or ends

 

supported on both ends.

stopping saw.

 

are not supported.

 

 

 

2.

Material is wet, contaminated

2.

Check condition of material and check

 

 

or inappropriate blade

 

compatibility of blade to material.

 

 

is being used.

 

 

Blade does not

1. Depth Stop setting in use.

1.

Move Depth Stop to right to disengage.

cut completely

2.

Depth Stop set too shallow.

2.

Adjust Depth Stop Bolt for desired depth of cut.

through

 

 

 

 

workpiece.

 

 

 

 

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.

Disconnect power supply before service.

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Contents Miter SAW Table of Contents General Tool Safety Warnings Miter Saw Safety Warnings Grounding InstructionsOutlets for 2-Prong Plug See Outlets for 2-Prong PlugVibration Safety Specifications 216045Setup Before Use AssemblyMounting Lock Trigger Lower Guard Blade Clamp Turntable FunctionsMiter Description of Selected Functions Head Lock-downReplacing the Blade Operating InstructionsUsing the Workpiece Extension Supports Adjusting the Miter AngleAdjusting the Bevel Angle Bevel IndicatorUsing the Depth Stop Workpiece and Work Area Set UpGeneral Operating Instructions Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication Maintenance and ServicingIf Fence needs adjustment Checking and Calibrating the FenceCalibrating the Miter Table Indicator Adjusting or Replacing the Kerf BoardTo adjust the Kerf Board Calibrating the Bevel AngleTroubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely SolutionsParts List and Diagram Parts ListRecord Product’s Serial Number Here 111 Assembly Diagram Limited 90 Day Warranty Mission Oaks Blvd. PO Box 6009 Camarillo, CA 93011 800

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