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Symptom Probable Cause Remedy
Excessive vibration.
Tilting or raising lock knobs not
tightened.
Tighten lock knobs on handwheels
Machine not resting evenly on floor.
Make sure floor is level; use shims beneath
cabinet if 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.
Blade not square with
miter slot, or fence not
square to blade.
Blade is warped. Replace saw blade.
Table top not parallel to blade. Adjust table parallel to blade.
Fence not parallel to blade. Adjust fence parallel to blade.
Blade does not reach 90
degrees.
90 degree stop is out of adjustment. Adjust 90 degree stop.
Pointer bracket is hitting before the
blade reaches 90 degrees.
File down the right side of pointer bracket
until blade can reach 90 degrees.
Cuts out-of-square when
crosscutting.
Miter gauge out of adjustment. Re-set stops and pointer on gauge.
Miter slot misaligned. Realign table to blade.
Cuts not true at 90 or 45
degrees.
Stop screws not set properly. Readjust screws.
Tilting or raising
handwheel difficult to
turn.
Lock knob not released. Loosen lock knob.
Worm and trunnion segment caked
with sawdust and pitch.
Clean and re-grease worm and segment.
Worm and trunnion segment out of
alignment.
Realign worm with segment.
15.0 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.powwermatic.com). Having
the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call will allow us to serve you
quickly and accurately.