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. |
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. |
TROUBLE! MATERIAL PINCHES BLADE |
|
WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… |
1.Cutting bowed material. | 1.Position bowed material |
| as shown in Figure 33. |
Service Information
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Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under
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Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material or workmanship.The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways:
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized service centers are listed under
This warranty does not apply to accessories.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.
This product is not intended for commercial use.
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Special WARRANTY Note to Contractors:
FIRESTORMTM branded products are offered as high end consumer home usetools and carry a HOME USE WARRANTY.These tools are designed, manufactured and tested to meet or exceed the needs of the
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701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
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