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Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Cause Correction

Motor will not start Low voltage. Check power line for proper volt age.
Open circuit in motor or loose
connectio n. Inspect al l lead conne ctions o n motor fo r
loose or open connections.
Motor will not start: fuses
or circuit breakers blow. Short circu it in line cord or plu g. Inspect cord or plug for dama ged insulati on
and shorted wires.
Short circu it in motor or loose
connectio ns. Inspect all connections on m otor for loose or
shorted termi nals or worn insulation.
Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in
power line. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
Motor overheats. Motor overl oaded. Reduce load on m otor.
A
ir circulati on throug h the moto r
restricted. Clean moto r fan with compresse d air to
restore no rmal air cir culation.
Motor stalls resulti ng in
blown fuses or t ripped
circuit.
Short circu it in motor or loose
connectio ns. Inspect connections on motor fo r loose or
shorted termi nals or worn insulation.
Low voltage. Correct the low voltage conditions.
Incorrect fuses of circuit breakers in
power line. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.
Motor overl oaded. Reduce load on motor.
Machine slows when
operating.
A
pplying too much pressure to
workpiece. Feed workpiece m ore slowly.
Belts loose. Tighten belts.
Loud, repetitious noise
coming from machine. Pulley setscr ews or keys are m issing
or loose. Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or
tighten if nec e ss ary.
Motor fan is hitti ng the cover. Tighten fan or shim c over.
V-belt is defective. Replace V -belt.
Blade is no t square with
the miter slot or fence is
not square to the blade.
Blade is warped. Replace saw blade.
Table top is not parallel to the blade.
A
djust table parallel to the blade.
Fence is not par allel to the bla de.
A
djust fence parallel to the bla de.
Blade does not reach 90
degrees. 90 degree stop bol t is out of
adjustment.
A
djust the 90 degree stop bolt.
Pointer bra cket is hitting before t he
blade reaches 90 degrees. File down th e right side of the pointer
bracket unt il the blade can reach 90
degrees.

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