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Trouble Shooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1.Saw not plugged in. 1.Plug in saw.
2.Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. 2.Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
3.Cord damaged. 3.Have cord replaced by
authorized service center.
4.Brushes worn out. 4.Have brushes replaced
by authorized service center.
TROUBLE! SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1.Dull blade. 1.Replace blade.
2.Blade mounted backwards. 2.Turn blade around.
3.Gum or pitch on blade. 3.Remove blade and
clean with turpentine.
4.Incorrect blade for work being done. 4.Change the blade.
TROUBLE! BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1.Extension cord too light or too long. 1.Replace with adequate
size cord.
2.Low house current. 2.Contact your electric
company.
TROUBLE! MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1.Saw not mounted securely. 1.Tighten all mounting
hardware.
2.Stand or bench on uneven floor. 2.Reposition on flat level
surface.
3.Damaged saw blade. 3.Replace blade.
TROUBLE! DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE MITER CUTS
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1.Miter scale not adjusted correctly. 1.Check and adjust.
2.Blade is not square to fence. 2.Check and adjust.
3.Blade is not perpendicular to table. 3.Check and adjust fence.
4.Workpiece moving. 4.Clamp workpiece to
fence or glue 120 grit
sandpaper to fence with
rubber cement.
TROUBLE! MATERIAL PINCHES BLADE
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1.Cutting bowed material. 1.Position bowed material
as shown in Figure 33.
Service Information
Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers
are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service.
Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement 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).
Accessories
CAUTION: The use of any non-recommended accessory such as dado sets, molding cutters or abrasive wheels may be hazardous.
Full Two-Year Home Use Warranty
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or
repaired at no charge in either of two ways:
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating
retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer’s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may
be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our
option. Proof of purchase may be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized service centers are listed under "Tools-Electric" in the yellow pages of
the phone directory.
This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center.
This product is not intended for commercial use.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-544-6986 for a free replacement.
Special WARRANTY Note to Contractors:
FIRESTORM
TM
branded products are offered as high end consumer home use tools and carry a HOME USE WARRANTY. These tools are
designed, manufactured and tested to meet or exceed the needs of the do-it-yourselfer in the execution of projects and repairs in and around the
home. With proper use they will provide the home owner with step up power and performance well beyond their two year warranty. However, if you use
tools for a living and use FIRESTORM
TM
branded products or any of Black & Decker’s other Consumer Home Use tools ON THE JOBSITE you
should know that they CANNOT BE COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY.
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson, MD 21286 U.S.A.
See ‘Tools-Electric’
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