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Trouble Shooting Guide
TROUBLE! TOOL WILL NOT START
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Tool 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! TOOL MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Dull blade. 1.Replace or sharpen blade. See Good Care/Cutting Practices pages 7 and 8.
2. Workpiece incorrectly placed or clamped. 2.Firmly clamp and support workpiece. See Material Positioning and Clamping page 7.
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. See chart on page 2.
2. Low voltage. 2.Contact your electric company.
3. Low generator voltage. 3.Check generator output voltage. Reduce number of tools powered by the generator.
TROUBLE! TOOL VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY DURING CUT
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Tool not mounted securely to stand or work bench. 1.Tighten all mounting hardware. See page 8, Procedures for Permanent Mounting.
2. Damaged saw blade. 2.Replace blade.
3. Workpiece not clamped properly. 3.Refer to Material Positioning and Clamping page 7, and Good Care and Cutting
Practices, pages 7 and 8.
TROUBLE! DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE CUTS
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Fence not adjusted correctly. 1.Check and adjust. See Fence Operation on page 5.
2. Blade is not square to fence. 2.Check and adjust. See Fence Angle Adjustment on page 6.
3. Excessive force used to make cut. 3.Reduce cutting force, let the blade do the work.
4. Work piece moving. 4.Clamp workpiece securely. See Material Positioning and Clamping page 7. Make sure
material is laying flat against the base.
TROUBLE! CANNOT MOVE ARM
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Auto-retracting blade guard will not move. 1.Check for damaged parts. Check for excessive chips in guard. Replace or repair as needed.
2. Lock down pin is engaged. 2.Push down slightly on the arm, pull lock down pin out. Raise arm. See page 3.
TROUBLE! MATERIAL MOVES DURING CUT
WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO…
1. Fence slipping or workpiece incorrectly placed or clamped. 1.See Material Positioning and Clamping, page 7.
2. Vise too loose 2.Tighten vise clamping. Use auxiliary vertical clamp. See Auxiliary Vertical Clamp, page 7.
3. Excessive cutting force. 3.Reduce cutting force.
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