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Troubleshooting
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
No incoming power. Check all plug connections.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
Tablesaw will not
start.
Cord damaged. Replace cord.
Tilting or Raising lock knobs not
tightened.
Tighten lock knobs on handwheels.
Tablesaw not resting evenly on floor. Use shims as needed.
Blade out of balance. Replace blade.
Pulley loose.
Check motor pulley and spindle
pulley. Tighten set screws if needed.
Belt is worn or frayed. Replace belt.
Excessive vibration.
Motor not functioning properly.
Have motor checked by a qualified
inspector. Repair or replace.
Miter gauge out of adjustment.
Re-set stops and pointer on gauge
(pages 18 and 19).
Cuts out-of-square
when crosscutting.
Miter slot misaligned. Re-align table to blade (page 19).
Excessive feed. Reduce feed.
Dull or incorrect blade.
Replace blade; use proper type of
blade for cut needed.
Miter slot misaligned. Re-align table to blade (page 19).
Fence misaligned.
Re-align fence (see Accu-Fence®
manual).
Motor stalls or
workpiece binds or
burns.
Motor malfunction.
Have motor checked by a qualified
inspector. Repair or replace.
Cuts not true at 90 or
45 degrees.
Stop screws not set properly. Re-adjust set screws (page 18).
Lock knob not released. Loosen lock knob.
Worm and worm gear segment caked
with sawdust and pitch.
Clean and re-grease worm and worm
gear segment.
Tilting or Raising
handwheel difficult to
turn.
Worm and worm gear segment out of
alignment.
Re-align worm with segment.
Motor overloaded.
Identify and correct overload
condition, e.g. excessive feed rate of
stock.
Motor overheats
Improper cooling of motor; lack of air
circulation.
Clean sawdust from fan and duct
areas of motor.