Troubleshooting

Cutting Problem

Inaccurate cut

Crosscuts not accurate at indexed miter positions

Possible Cause(s)

Loose locks

Saw blade out of alignment

Sawdust between workpiece and fence

Fence not straight

Swivel lock loose or not locked

Crosscut travel not square with fence

Carriage assembly loose on arm

Arm not indexing properly

Looseness between column tube and column support

What to Do

Check miter, rip, bevel, and swivel locks. See Adjustments for Wear

Check alignment

Keep front table clean

Replace fence

Adjust swivel lock for wear

Square blade crosscut travel

Adjust carriage bearings, then re- align saw

Adjust miter lock for wear

Adjust column support

Depth of crosscut varies from one side of workpiece to other

Saw cuts at slight bevel

Workpiece kerf rough with tooth marks from blade

Blade tends to advance through workpiece too fast during crosscut ring

Table not parallel with radial arm

Blade not square to table

Table not parallel to radial arm Bevel lock loose

Work table not fiat

Carriage bearings loose

Blade not square to fence

Using improper blade for desired finish cut

Blade dull

User pulls blade through workpiece too fast

Level front table

Square blade to table for crosscut- ting and ripping

Level front table

Adjust bevel lock for wear

Replace table

Adjust carriage bearings, then re- align saw

Square blade to fence

Use proper smooth-cutting blade

Sharpen or replace blade

Pull blade slowly and steadily through workpieee

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