Problem
Excess vibration.
Rip fence does not move smoothly. Rip fence not mounted correctly.
Rip fence does not lock at rear.
Cutting binds or burns work.
Wood edges away from rip fence
when ripping.
Saw does not make accurate 90˚ or
45˚ cuts.
Height/bevel adjusting hand-wheel
is hard to turn.
Saw does not start.
Blade makes poor cuts.
Blade does not lower when turning
height/bevel adjusting handwheel.
Motor labors in rip cut.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cause
Blade is out of balance.
Blade is damaged.
Saw is not mounted securely.
Work surface is uneven.
Blade is warped.
Rails are dirty or sticky.
Clamp screw is out of adjustment.
Clamp screw is out of adjustment.
Blade is dull.
Blade is heeling.
Work is fed too fast.
Rip fence is misaligned.
Wood is warped.
Riving knife is out of alignment.
Blade not properly sharpened or set.
Positive stops inside cabinet need
adjusting (Bevel Cuts).
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter Cuts).
Gears or screw post inside cabinet are
clogged with saw dust.
Motor cord or wall cord is not plugged in.
Circuit fuse is blown.
Circuit breaker is tripped.
Cord or switch is damaged.
Blade is dull or dirty.
Blade is wrong type for cut being made.
Blade is mounted backwards.
Locking lever is not at full left position.
Blade not proper for rip cut.
46 - English
Solution
Replace blade.
Replace blade.
Tighten all hardware.
Reposition on flat surface. Adjust legs of
optional stand.
Check saw blade installation. Replace
blade if necessary.
Remount the rip fence.
Clean and wax rails.
Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.
Adjust clamp screw clockwise.
Replace or sharpen blade.
See Adjusting the Blade Parallel to the
Miter Gauge Groove (Removing Heel).
Slow the feed rate.
Align the rip fence.
Replace the wood. Always cut with convex
side to table surface.
See To Check and Align the Riving Knife
and Saw Blade in the Assembly section.
Resharpen or set blade.
Adjust positive stops.
Adjust the miter gauge.
Clean the gears or screw post.
Plug in motor cord or wall cord.
Replace circuit fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Have the cord or switch replaced at your
nearest authorized service center.
Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.
Replace with correct type.
Remount blade.
Move locking lever to left.
Change blade; rip blade typically has
fewer teeth.