TROUBLESHOOTING
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START
WHAT'S WRONG?
1.Saw not plugged in.
2.Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. 2.Replace fuse or reset
3.Cord damaged.
4.Brushes worn out.
TROUBLE! SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
WHAT'S WRONG?
1.Dull blade.
2.Blade mounted backwards.
3.Gum or pitch on blade.
4.Incorrect blade for work being done.
TROUBLE! BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
WHAT'S WRONG?
1.Extension cord too light or too long.
2.Low house current.
TROUBLE! MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY
WHAT'S WRONG?
1.Saw not mounted securely.
2.Stand or bench on uneven floor.
3.Damaged saw blade.
TROUBLE! DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE MITER CUTS
WHAT'S WRONG?
1.Miter scale not adjusted correctly.
2.Blade is not square to fence.
3.Blade is not perpendicular to table.
WHAT TO DO...
4.Workpiece moving.
1.Plug in saw.
circuit breaker.
3.Have cord replaced
TROUBLE! MATERIAL PINCHES BLADE
by authorized service
WHAT'S WRONG?
center.
1.Cutting bowed material.
4.Have brushes
replaced by authorized
service center.
Service Information
WHAT TO DO...
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized
1.Replace blade.
service locations throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service
2.Turn blade around.
Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient
3.Remove blade and
and reliable power tool service.
clean with turpentine.
Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement
4.Change the blade.
parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you.
To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under
"Tools—Electric" or call: 1-800-54-HOW TO (544-6986).
WHAT TO DO...
1.Replace with
Accessories
adequate size cord.
CAUTION: The use of any non-recommended accessory such as dado
2.Contact your electric
sets, molding cutters or abrasive wheels may be hazardous.
company.
Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any
WHAT TO DO...
defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or
1.Tighten all mounting
repaired at no charge in either of two ways:
hardware.
2.Reposition on flat
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the
level surface.
retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating
3.Replace blade.
retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer's policy
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WHAT TO DO...
1.Check and adjust.
2.Check and adjust.
3.Check and adjust
fence.
4.Clamp workpiece to
fence or glue 120 grit
sandpaper to fence
with rubber cement.
WHAT TO DO...
1.Position bowed
material as shown in
Figure 35.