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15.0 Troubleshooting the 64B Table Saw
Table 2
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Table saw will not start.
No incoming power. Check all plug connections.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
Cord damaged. Replace cord.
Excessive vibration.
Tilting or raising lock knobs not tightened. Tighten lock knobs on handwheels.
Machine not resting evenly on floor.
Adjust foot pad(s). If saw is secured to
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, cracked or frayed. Replace belt.
Motor not functioning properly.
Have motor checked by a qualified
inspector. Repair or replace.
Cuts out-of-square
when crosscutting.
Miter gauge out of adjustment.
Re-set stops and pointer on gauge.
(Section 10.3).
Miter slot misaligned. Realign table to blade (Section 10.8).
Motor stalls or
workpiece binds or
burns.
Excessive feed. Reduce feed.
Dull or incorrect blade.
Replace blade; use proper type of blade
for cut needed.
Miter slot misaligned. Realign table to blade (Section 10.8).
Fence misaligned.
Realign fence (see Accu-Fence®
manual).
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. Readjust screws (Section 10.4).
Tilting or Raising
handwheel difficult to
turn.
Lock knob not released. Loosen lock knob.
Worm and worm gear segment caked with
sawdust and pitch.
Clean and regrease worm and worm gear
segment.
Worm and worm gear segment out of
alignment.
Realign worm with segment.
Motor overheats
Motor overloaded.
Identify and correct overload condition,
e.g. excessive feed rate of stock.
Improper cooling of motor; lack of air
circulation.
Clean sawdust from fan and duct areas of
motor.
Motor starts slowly or
fails to come up to full
speed.
Low voltage.
Request voltage check from power
company and correct low voltage
condition.
Centrifugal switch not operating.
Replace centrifugal switch (qualified
personnel only).
Motor malfunction.
Have motor checked by a qualified
inspector. Repair or replace.
Motor fails to develop
full power.
Power line overloaded. Correct overload condition.
Undersized wires in supply system. Increase supply wire size.
Low voltage.
Request voltage check from power
company and correct low voltage
condition.
Motor malfunction.
Have motor checked by a qualified
inspector. Repair or replace.
16.0 Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call 1-
800-274-6848 Monday through Friday (see our website for business hours, www.powermatic.com). Having the
Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you quickly
and accurately.