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• FOR YOUR SAFETY: Registering your product will allow us to contact you in the unlikely
event a safety notification is required under the Federal Consumer Safety Act.
Register online at www.dewalt.com/register.
Three Year Limited Warranty
DEWALT will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for
three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal
wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information,
visit www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-D
EWALT (1-800-433-9258). This warranty does not
apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by
others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary
in certain states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty, D
EWALT tools are covered by our:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE
D
EWALT will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time
during the first year after purchase.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your D
EWALT Power Tool, Laser, or
Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt
for a full refund – no questions asked.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For
products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in the
packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are
missing, call 1-800-4-D
EWALT (1-800-433-9258) for a free replacement.
Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO
Saw will not
start
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 or replace them yourself.
Refer to Brushes.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory
cuts
1. Dull blade 1. Replace blade. Refer to Changing or
Installing a New Saw Blade.
2. Blade mounted
backwards
2. Turn blade around. Refer to Changing
or Installing a New Saw Blade.
3. Gum or pitch on
blade
3. Remove blade and clean with coarse
steel wool and turpentine or household
oven cleaner.
4. Incorrect blade for
work being done
4. Change the blade type. Refer to Saw
Blades under Optional Accessories.
Blade does not
come up to
speed
1. Extension cord too
light or too long
1. Replace with adequate size cord. Refer
to Use Proper Extension Cord under
Important Safety Instructions.
2. Low house current 2. Contact your electric company.
Machine
vibrates
excessively
1. Saw not mounted
securely to stand or
work bench
1. Tighten all mounting hardware. Refer to
Bench Mounting.
2. Stand or bench on
uneven floor
2. Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to
Familiarization.
3. Damaged saw blade 3. Replace blade. Refer to Changing or
Installing a New Saw Blade.
Does not make
accurate
miter cuts
1. Miter scale not
adjusted correctly
1. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale
Adjustment under Adjustments.
2. Blade is not square
to fence
2. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale
Adjustment under Adjustments.
3. Blade is not
perpendicular to
table
3. Check and adjust fence. Refer to Bevel
Square to Table Adjustment under
Adjustments.
4. Workpiece moving 4. Clamp workpiece securely to fence or
glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with
rubber cement.
Material
pinches blade
1. Cutting bowed
material
1. Refer to Bowed Material under
Special Cuts.