Troubleshooting

Problem		Possible Causes		Likely Solutions
Tool will not	1.	No power at outlet.	1.	Check power at outlet.
start	2.	Cord not connected.	2.	Check that cord is plugged in.
Tool operates	1.	Low power supply or improper	1.	Check power supply and power cords.
sporadically or		extension cords.
at low power	2.	Worn or cracked Carbon Brushes.	2.	Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged
				or worn.
Wood burns at	1.	Dirty Blade.	1.	Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral
ends when cut				spirits.
	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.	Always have finished side of material up or
or chips out.				facing you. Bottom and back side are prone
				to chip out.
	2.	Blade is chipped or dull.	2.	Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or
				replace blade.
	3.	Blade is inappropriate for	3.	Check blade manufacturer’s
		material.		recommendations for 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 sacrificial 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 on the saw	1.	Material must be flat on table, flush against
slowing or		or ends are not supported.		the fence and supported on both ends.
stopping saw.	2.	Material is wet, contaminated or	2.	Check condition of material and check
		inappropriate blade is being used.		compatibility of blade to material.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/ or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto.

SKU 96698

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