TROUBLESHOOTING

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.Stand or bench on uneven floor.

1.Reposition on flat level

 

surface.

2.Damaged saw blade.

2.Replace blade.

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