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 improper | 1. | Check power supply and power cords. | |
sporadically or at |
| extension cords. |
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low power | 2. Worn or cracked Carbon | 2. | Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged | |
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| Brushes. |
| or worn. |
Wood burns at | 1. Dirty Blade. | 1. | Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral | |
ends when cut |
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| spirits. |
| 2. | Material is binding. | 2. | Check position of work material on Table. |
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| Material must be flat, flush against Fence |
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| and supported on ends. |
Material frays or | 1. | Finished side is down | 1. | Always have finished side of material up or |
chips out. |
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| facing you. Bottom and back side are prone |
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| to chip out. |
| 2. | Blade is chipped or dull. | 2. | Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or |
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| replace blade. |
| 3. | Blade is inappropriate for | 3. | Check blade manufacturer’s |
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| material. |
| recommendations for material being cut. For |
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| cross cutting hard wood and for precision |
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| cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or more |
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| teeth. |
| 4. | Material is unsupported. | 4. | Use a thin piece of scrap material, such |
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| as 1/4” plywood, underneath or behind the |
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| material to support the edges of the material |
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| as it is being cut. |
Blade binds, | 1. | Material is misaligned on | 1. | Material must be flat on table, flush against |
slowing or |
| the saw or ends are not |
| the fence and supported on both ends. |
stopping saw. |
| supported. |
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| 2. | Material is wet, contaminated | 2. | Check condition of material and check |
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| or inappropriate blade is |
| compatibility of blade to material. |
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| being used. |
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Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto.
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