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Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Saw unplugged Check plug connections
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker
Saw stops or will not
start
Cord damaged Replace cord
Stop not adjusted correctly
Check blade with square and adjust
stop
Angle pointer not set accurately
Check blade with square and adjust
pointer
Does not make
accurate 45
o
or 90
o
cuts
Miter gauge out of adjustment Adjust miter gauge
Fence not aligned with blade Check and adjust fence
Warped wood Select another piece of wood
Excessive feed rate Reduce feed rate
Incorrect blade for cut Change blade to correct type
Blade tension not set properly
Set blade tension according to blade
size
Blade wanders during
cut
Guide bearings not set properly Review guide bearing adjustment.
Dull blade Replace blade
Blade mounted wrong Teeth should point down
Gum or pitch on blade Remove blade and clean
Incorrect blade for cut Change blade to correct type
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
Gum or pitch on table Clean table
Extension cord too light or too long
Replace with adequate size and
length cord
Blade does not come
up to speed
Low shop voltage Contact your local electric company
Base on uneven floor Reposition on flat, level surface
Bad v-belt Replace v-belt
Motor mount is loose Tighten motor mount hardware
Saw vibrates
excessively
Loose hardware Tighten hardware