User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Tool will not start when
operating the on/off
switch.
1.1 Power cord not plugged
in.
1.2 Power cord is broken.
1.3 Carbon brush has worn
down.
1.1 Check to make sure power
cord is connected well into a
working outlet.
1.2 Unplug the power cord.
Replace it using a qualified
maintenance person.
1.3 Replace the carbon brush
using a qualified maintenance
person.
Cutting depth is less
than that is set.
Sawdust accumulated at
the rear of the base.
Shake out sawdust. Consider
connecting a vacuum for dust
collection.
Blade spins or slips. Blade is not tightly
engaged with the spindle.
Remove the blade, and
reassemble it as described
in Saw Blade Assembly and
Removal section.
Blade will not cut a
straight line.
4.1 Blade is dull.
4.2 Blade is not mounted
properly.
4.3 Saw is not being
guided properly.
4.1 Mount a new, sharp blade
on the saw.
4.2 Check that blade is
properly mounted.
4.3 Use a parallel guide.
Blade kicks back when
beginning a cut
Blade is not spinning fast
enough
Allow the saw blade to reach
full speed prior to beginning
a cut in the material.