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

 

 

or inappropriate blade

 

check compatibility of blade to material.

 

 

is being used.

 

 

Blade does not

Depth Stop set too shallow.

Adjust Depth Stop Bolt for desired depth of cut.

cut completely

 

 

 

 

through

 

 

 

 

workpiece.

 

 

 

 

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.

Disconnect power supply before service.

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Chicago Electric 69683 owner manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions