Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART BELOW. FOR MORE SERIOUS OR
PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A DEWALT SERVICE CENTER OR CALL
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. | GFCI tripped | 2. | Push switch to off and push reset button on GFCI. |
3. | Saw will not run (plugged in; switch on) | 3. | Push switch to off and push the reset button on the GFCI. |
4. | Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped | 4. | Push switch to off and replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. |
5. | Cord damaged | 5. | Have cord replaced by authorized service center. |
6. | Brushes worn out | 6. | Have brushes replaced by authorized service center. |
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TROUBLE! SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | ||
1. | Dull cutting wheel | 1. | Replace cutting wheel. See page 6. |
2. | Water pump will not pump water | 2. | Remove water pump and spray with clean |
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| water to dislodge the impeller |
3. | Cutting wheel mounted backwards | 3. | Turn cutting wheel around. See page 6. |
4. | Build up on cutting wheel | 4. | Use dressing stone to remove build up. |
5. | Incorrect cutting wheel for work being done | 5. | Change the cutting wheel. See page 6. |
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TROUBLE! CUTTING WHEEL DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | ||
1. | Extension cord too small of a wire gauge or too long | 1. | Replace with adequate size cord. See page 2. |
2. | Arbor loose | 2. | Tighten arbor |
3. | Low house voltage | 3. | Contact your electric company. |
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TROUBLE! MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | ||
1. | Saw not mounted securely to stand | 1. | Reposition water pan on stand. |
2. | Stand or bench on uneven floor | 2. | Reposition on flat level surface. |
3. | Damaged saw cutting wheel | 3. | Replace cutting wheel. See page 6. |
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TROUBLE! DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE CUTS |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | ||
1. | Edge guide not secure to fence | 1. | Check and adjust. See page 7. |
2. | Cutting wheel is not square to fence | 2. | Check and adjust. See page 9. |
3. | Cutting wheel is not perpendicular to cart surface | 3. | Check and adjust fence. See page 9. |
4. | Workpiece moving | 4. | Use edge guide. |
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