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. |
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at low power. | 2. Worn or cracked | 2. | Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged or worn. | |
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| Carbon Brushes. |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| material being cut. For cross cutting hard wood and for |
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| 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″ |
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| plywood, underneath or behind the material to |
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| 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. |
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| 2. | Material is wet, contaminated | 2. | Check condition of material and |
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| or inappropriate blade |
| check compatibility of blade to material. |
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Blade does not | Depth Stop set too shallow. | Adjust Depth Stop Bolt for desired depth of cut. | ||
cut completely |
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through |
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workpiece. |
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Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
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