Powermatic PWBS-14CS operating instructions Troubleshooting Operating Problems

Troubleshooting – Operating Problems

Trouble

Table tilt does not hold position under load.

Table will not tilt.

Saw vibrates excessively.

Surface finish on workpiece is rough.

Saw blade cutting inaccurately. Cuts are not straight.

Probable Cause	Remedy
Table locking knobs are not tight.	Tighten locking knobs .
Trunnion is not lubricated.	Grease the trunnion.
Trunnion is jammed.	Disassemble and replace jammed
	parts.
Stand is on uneven floor.	Re-position on flat, level surface.
Drive belt is too slack, or worn.	Increase tension on drive belt.
	Replace belt if worn.
Motor plate screws or other hardware	Tighten all hardware.
on saw is loose.
Incorrect choice of saw blade pitch.	Check blade selection chart and use
	correct blade.
Saw dust or debris on band wheel. Or	Keep band wheels clean. Replace
tire is worn/damaged.	tires if necessary.
Low shop voltage.	Contact a qualified electrician.
Saw blade speed is too low.	Increase speed.
Saw blade pitch is too coarse.	Change to finer pitch blade.
Blade mounted incorrectly.	Teeth should point downward.
Angle pointer not set correctly.	Check blade with square and adjust
	pointer.
Table stop not adjusted correctly.	Check blade with square and adjust
	stop.
Gum or pitch on blade.	Clean blade.
Worn blade teeth or damaged blade.	Replace blade.
Fence not parallel to blade.	Align fence properly (see page 17).
Miter gauge adjusted improperly.	Adjust miter gauge (see page 25)
Incorrect adjustment of blade guides.	Adjust blade guides properly (see
	pages 24-25).
Workpiece being fed too strongly.	Reduce feed force.
Upper blade guides not located close	Guides should be about 3/16” above
enough to workpiece.	workpiece.
Incorrect choice of saw blade for that	Change to correct blade.
particular cutting operation.
Blade tension too light.	Increase tension (see page 22).

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