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Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Saw stops or will not
start
Saw unplugged Check plug connections
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker
Cord damaged Replace cord
Does not make
accurate 45o or 90o
cuts
Stop not adjusted correctly Check blade with square and adjust
stop (see Adjusting Table Stop on
page 10).
Angle pointer not set accurately Check blade with square and adjust
pointer (see Adjusting Table Stop on
page 10).
Blade wanders during
cut
Fence not aligned with blade Check and adjust fence
Warped wood Select another piece of wood
Excessive feed rate Reduce feed rate
Incorrect blade for cut Change blade to correct type
Blade tension not set properly Set blade tension according to blade
size
Guide bearings not set properly Review guide bearing adjustment.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
Dull blade Replace blade
Blade mounted wrong Teeth should point down
Gum or pitch on blade Remove blade and clean
Incorrect blade for cut Change blade to correct type
Gum or pitch on table Clean table
Blade does not come
up to speed
Extension cord too light or too long Replace with adequate size and
length cord
Low shop voltage Contact your local electric company
Saw vibrates
excessively
Base on uneven floor Reposition on fl at, level surface
Bad v-belt Replace v-belt
Motor mount is loose Tighten motor mount hardware
Loose hardware Tighten hardware