TROUBLE!
Saw will not start
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts
Blade does not come up to speed
Machine vibrates excessively
Does not make accurate miter cuts
Material pinches blade
Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Saw not plugged in
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped
3. Cord damaged
4. Brushes worn out
1. Dull blade
2. Blade mounted backwards
3. Gum or pitch on blade
4. Incorrect blade for work being done
1. Extension cord too light or too long
2. Low house current
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand
or work bench
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor
3. Damaged saw blade
1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly
2. Blade is not square to fence
3. Blade is not perpendicular to table
4. Workpiece moving
1. Cutting bowed material
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WHAT TO DO
1. Plug in saw.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. Have cord replaced by authorized service center.
4. Have brushes replaced by authorized service center or replace
them yourself as instructed on page 8.
1. Replace blade, see page 5.
2. Turn blade around, see page 6.
3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool
or household oven cleaner
4. Change the blade type, see page 4.
1. Replace with adequate size cord, see page 1.
2. Contact your electric company.
1. Tighten all mounting hardware, see page 5.
2. Reposition on flat level surface, see page 5.
3. Replace blade, see page 5.
1. Check and adjust, see page 6.
2. Check and adjust, see page 6.
3. Check and adjust fence, see page 6.
4. Clamp workpiece securely to fence
1. Position bowed material as shown on page 13.