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Model G0771 (Mfd. Since 8/15)
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Rip fence does not
move smoothly.
1. Rip fence mounted incorrectly.
2. Rails dirty or sticky.
3. Clamp screw is out of adjustment.
1. Remount rip fence.
2. Clean and wax rails.
3. Adjust clamp screw.
Rip fence does not
lock at rear.
1. Clamp screw out of adjustment. 1. Adjust clamp screw.
Material moves
away from fence
when ripping.
1. Rip fence misaligned. 1. Check and adjust rip fence.
Blade is not aligned
with miter slot or
fence.
1. Blade is warped.
2. Table top is not parallel to blade.
3. Fence is not parallel to blade.
1. Replace blade (Page 29).
2. Make table parallel to blade (Page 61).
3. Make fence parallel to blade (Page 65).
Blade does not
reach 90°.
1. 90° stop nuts are out of adjustment.
2. Sawdust or debris stuck in trunnion slides.
1. Adjust 90° stop nuts (Page 59).
2. Clean sawdust or debris out of trunnion slides.
Blade hits insert at
45°.
1. 45° limiting block is out of adjustment.
2. Sawdust or debris stuck in trunnion slides.
3. Slot in insert is inadequate.
4. Table out of alignment.
5. Blade position is incorrect.
1. Adjust 45° limiting block (Page 60).
2. Clean sawdust or debris out of trunnion slides.
3. File or mill the slot in the insert.
4. Align blade to the table (Page 61).
5. Adjust blade position.
Board binds or
burns when feeding
through table saw.
1. Dull blade.
2. Blade is warped.
3. Fence is not parallel to blade.
4. Table top is not parallel to blade.
1. Replace blade (Page 29).
2. Replace blade (Page 29).
3. Make fence parallel to blade (Page 65).
4. Make table parallel to blade (Page 61).
Handwheel binds or
is difficult to move.
1. Lock knob is engaged.
2. Handwheel shaft pins are wedged.
1. Loosen lock knob.
2. Remove handwheel and adjust shaft pins.
Blade too close to
insert.
1. Blade position on arbor is incorrect. 1. Verify that blade arbor washers are correct and in
the required position.
Blade will not go
beneath table
surface.
1. Roll pin/set screw in worm gear contacting
geared trunnion.
1. Tighten roll pins and set screws in the worm gear.
Blade will not move
up or down.
1. Set screw on worm gear is loose or
missing.
1. Tighten or replace set screw.
Too much sawdust
blown back toward
operator.
1. Blade guard has been removed.
2. Too many air leaks in cabinet for proper
dust collection.
3. Dust collection system clogged; too weak.
4. Fence not parallel with blade (pressure at
blade backside).
5. Miter slot/fence not parallel with blade at
90°.
1. Re-install blade guard for maximum safety and dust
control.
2. Seal leaks in cabinet or around dust chute.
3. Remove clog; revise ducting layout for improved
suction; use a different dust collector.
4. Adjust fence parallel with blade (Page 65).
5. Adjust table so miter slot is parallel with blade at 90°
(Page 61).
Workpiece catches
on table/dado insert
or table throat
during cutting
operation.
1. Table/dado insert out of adjustment. 1. Adjust table/dado insert so it is perfectly flush with
table surface (Page 66).