IPROBLEM
Saw does not make accurate 90°or 45°cuts.
Height/bevel adjusting hand- wheel is hard to turn.
Saw does not start.
Blade makes poor cuts.
Motor labors in rip cut.
CAUSE
Positive stops inside cabinet need adjusting (Bevel Cuts).
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter
Cuts).
Gears or screw post inside cabinet are clogged with saw dust.
Motor cord or wall cord is not plugged in.
Circuit fuse is blown. Circuit breaker is tripped. Cord or switch is damaged.
Blade is dull or dirty.
Blade is wrong type for cut being made.
Blade is mounted backwards.
Blade not proper for rip cut.
SOLUTIONi
Adjust positive stops.
Adjust the miter gauge.
Clean the gears or screw post.
Plug in motor cord or wall cord.
Replace circuit fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Have the cord or switch replaced at your nearest authorized service center.
Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.
Replace with correct type.
Remount blade.
Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer teeth.
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