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Cutting Problem Possible Cause(s) What to Do
Inaccurate cut Loose locks
Saw out of alignment
Check miter, rip, bevel, and
swivel locks. See Adjustments
section
Check alignment
Crosscuts not accurate at
indexed miter positions
Sawdust between workpiece
and fence
Fence not straight
Swivel lock loose or not
locked
Crosscut travel not square
with fence
Carriage assembly loose on
arm
Arm not indexing properly
Looseness between column
tube and column support
Keep front table clean
Replace fence
Adjust swivel lock for wear
Square blade crosscut travel
Adjust carriage bearings, then
realign saw
Adjust miter lock for wear
Adjust column support
Depth of crosscut varies from
one side of workpiece to other
Table not parallel with radial
arm
Adjust table supports
Saw cuts at slight bevel Blade not square to table
Table not parallel to radial arm
Bevel lock loose
Work table not flat
Carriage bearings loose
Squarebladetotablefor
crosscutting and ripping
Adjust table supports
Adjust bevel lock
Adjust or replace table
Adjust carriage bearings, then
realign saw
Workpiece kerf rough with
tooth marks from blade
Blade not square to fence
Using improper blade for
desired finish cut
Square blade to fence
Use proper smooth-cutting
blade
Blade tends to advance
through workpiece too fast
during crosscutting
Blade dull
User pulls blade through
workpiece too fast
Incorrect blade
Sharpen or replace blade
Pull blade slowly and steadily
through workpiece
Replace blade with one
designed for radial arm saws.
Troubleshooting