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