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Trouble Shooting Guide
| BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS | ||
TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START |
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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 |
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| center or replace them yourself as instructed on page 7. |
TROUBLE! SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | ||
1. | Dull blade | 1. | Replace blade. See page 4 & 5. |
2. | Blade mounted backwards | 2. | Turn blade around. See page 4 & 5. |
3. | Gum or pitch on blade | 3. | Remove blade and clean with turpentine and |
cleaner. |
| coarse steel wool or household oven | |
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4. | Incorrect blade for work being done | 4. | Change the blade type. See page 3. |
TROUBLE! BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | ||
1. | Extension cord too light or too long | 1. | Replace with adequate size cord. See page 1. |
2. | Low house current | 2. | Contact your electric company |
TROUBLE! MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | ||
1. | Saw not mounted securely to stand or work bench | 1. | Tighten all mounting hardware. See page 4. |
2. | Stand or bench on uneven floor | 2. | Reposition on flat level surface. See page 5. |
3. | Damaged saw blade | 3. | Replace blade. See page 4 & 5. |
TROUBLE! DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE MITER CUTS |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | ||
1. | Miter scale not adjusted correctly | 1. | Check and adjust. See page 5. |
2. | Blade is not square to fence | 2. | Check and adjust. See page 5 & 6. |
3. | Blade is not perpendicular to table | 3. | Check and adjust fence. See page 5 & 6. |
4. | Workpiece moving | 4. | Clamp workpiece to fence or glue 120 grit |
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| sandpaper to fence with rubber cement. |
TROUBLE! MATERIAL PINCHES BLADE |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | ||
1. | Cutting bowed material | 1. | Position bowed material as shown on page 13. |
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