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Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
MANY COMMON PROBLEMS CAN BE SOLVED EASILY BY UTILIZING THE CHART BELOW. FOR MORE SERIOUS OR
PERSISTENT PROBLEMS, CONTACT A DEWALT SERVICE CENTER OR CALL 1-(800)-4-DEWALT.
TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Saw not plugged in 1. Plug in saw.
2. GFCI tripped 2. Push switch to off and push reset button on GFCI.
3. Saw will not run (plugged in; switch on) 3. Push switch to off and push the reset button on the GFCI.
4. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 4. Push switch to off and replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
5. Cord damaged 5. Have cord replaced by authorized service center.
6. Brushes worn out 6. Have brushes replaced by authorized service center.
TROUBLE! SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Dull cutting wheel 1. Replace cutting wheel. See page 6.
2. Water pump will not pump water 2. Remove water pump and spray with clean
water to dislodge the impeller
3. Cutting wheel mounted backwards 3. Turn cutting wheel around. See page 6.
4. Build up on cutting wheel 4. Use dressing stone to remove build up.
5. Incorrect cutting wheel for work being done 5. Change the cutting wheel. See page 6.
TROUBLE! CUTTING WHEEL DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Extension cord too small of a wire gauge or too long 1. Replace with adequate size cord. See page 2.
2. Arbor loose 2. Tighten arbor
3. Low house voltage 3. Contact your electric company.
TROUBLE! MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand 1. Reposition water pan on stand.
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor 2. Reposition on flat level surface.
3. Damaged saw cutting wheel 3. Replace cutting wheel. See page 6.
TROUBLE! DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE CUTS
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Edge guide not secure to fence 1. Check and adjust. See page 7.
2. Cutting wheel is not square to fence 2. Check and adjust. See page 9.
3. Cutting wheel is not perpendicular to cart surface 3. Check and adjust fence. See page 9.
4. Workpiece moving 4. Use edge guide.