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TROUBLE! TOOL WILL NOT START | Trouble Shooting Guide | |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | |
1. | Tool 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! TOOL MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | |
1. | Dull blade. | 1.Replace or sharpen blade. See Good Care/Cutting Practices pages 7 and 8. |
2. | Workpiece incorrectly placed or clamped. | 2.Firmly clamp and support workpiece. See Material Positioning and Clamping page 7. |
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 chart on page 2. |
2. | Low voltage. | 2.Contact your electric company. |
3. | Low generator voltage. | 3.Check generator output voltage. Reduce number of tools powered by the generator. |
TROUBLE! TOOL VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY DURING CUT |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | |
1. | Tool not mounted securely to stand or work bench. | 1.Tighten all mounting hardware. See page 8, Procedures for Permanent Mounting. |
2. | Damaged saw blade. | 2.Replace blade. |
3. | Workpiece not clamped properly. | 3.Refer to Material Positioning and Clamping page 7, and Good Care and Cutting |
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| Practices, pages 7 and 8. |
TROUBLE! DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE CUTS |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | |
1. | Fence not adjusted correctly. | 1.Check and adjust. See Fence Operation on page 5. |
2. | Blade is not square to fence. | 2.Check and adjust. See Fence Angle Adjustment on page 6. |
3. | Excessive force used to make cut. | 3.Reduce cutting force, let the blade do the work. |
4. | Work piece moving. | 4.Clamp workpiece securely. See Material Positioning and Clamping page 7. Make sure |
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| material is laying flat against the base. |
TROUBLE! CANNOT MOVE ARM |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | |
1. | 1.Check for damaged parts. Check for excessive chips in guard. Replace or repair as needed. | |
2. | Lock down pin is engaged. | 2.Push down slightly on the arm, pull lock down pin out. Raise arm. See page 3. |
TROUBLE! MATERIAL MOVES DURING CUT |
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WHAT’S WRONG? | WHAT TO DO… | |
1. | Fence slipping or workpiece incorrectly placed or clamped. | 1.See Material Positioning and Clamping, page 7. |
2. | Vise too loose | 2.Tighten vise clamping. Use auxiliary vertical clamp. See Auxiliary Vertical Clamp, page 7. |
3. | Excessive cutting force. | 3.Reduce cutting force. |
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