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SAFETY Troubleshooting Problem Tool will not start. Tool operates sporadically or at low power. Wood burns at ends when cut. Material frays or chips out. Blade binds, slowing or stopping saw. Blade does not cut completely through workpiece. Possible Causes 1. No power at outlet. 2. Cord not connected. 1. Low power supply or improper extension cords. 2. Worn or cracked Carbon Brushes. 1. Dirty Blade. 2. Material is binding. 1. Finished side is down. 2. Blade chipped or dull. 3. Blade inappropriate for material. 4. Material is unsupported. 1. Material is misaligned on the saw or ends are not supported. 2. Material is wet, contaminated or inappropriate blade is being used. 1. Depth Stop setting in use. 2. Depth Stop set too shallow. Likely Solutions 1. Check power at outlet. 2. Check that cord is plugged in. 1. Check power supply and power cords. 2. Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged or worn. 1. Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral spirits. 2. Check position of work material on Table. Material must be flat, flush against Fence and supported on ends. 1. Keep finished side of material up or facing operator. Bottom and back side are prone to chip out. 2. Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Check blade manufacturer's recommendations for material being cut. For cross cutting hard wood and for precision cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or more teeth. 4. Use a thin piece of scrap material, such as 1/4″ plywood, underneath or behind the material to support the edges of the material as it is being cut. 1. Material must be flat on table, flush against the fence and supported on both ends. 2. Check condition of material and check compatibility of blade to material. 1. Move Depth Stop to right to disengage. 2. Adjust Depth Stop Bolt for desired depth of cut. Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply before service. SETUP OPERATION MAINTENANCE Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797. Item 61969

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For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
Item 61969
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Likely Solutions
Tool will not start.
1. No power at outlet.
2. Cord not connected.
1. Check power at outlet.
2. Check that cord is plugged in.
Tool operates
sporadically or
at low power.
1. Low power supply or
improper extension cords.
2. Worn or cracked
Carbon Brushes.
1. Check power supply and power cords.
2. Check Carbon Brushes. Replace if damaged or worn.
Wood burns at
ends when cut.
1. Dirty Blade.
2. Material is binding.
1. Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral spirits.
2. Check position of work material on Table. Material must
be flat, flush against Fence and supported on ends.
Material frays
or chips out.
1. Finished side is down.
2. Blade chipped or dull.
3. Blade inappropriate
for material.
4. Material is unsupported.
1. Keep finished side of material up or facing operator.
Bottom and back side are prone to chip out.
2. Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or replace blade.
3. Check blade manufacturer’s recommendations for
material being cut. For cross cutting hard wood and for
precision cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or more teeth.
4.
Use a thin piece of scrap material, such as 1/4″
plywood, underneath or behind the material to
support the edges of the material as it is being cut.
Blade binds,
slowing or
stopping saw.
1. Material is misaligned
on the saw or ends
are not supported.
2. Material is wet, contaminated
or inappropriate blade
is being used.
1. Material must be flat on table, flush against the fence and
supported on both ends.
2. Check condition of material and check
compatibility of blade to material.
Blade does not
cut completely
through
workpiece.
1. Depth Stop setting in use.
2. Depth Stop set too shallow.
1. Move Depth Stop to right to disengage.
2. Adjust Depth Stop Bolt for desired depth of cut.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.
SAFETY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
SETUP