Table of Contents
Advertisement
Operations
Symptom
Possible Cause
Kickback
1. Rip fence not parallel with blade. Feeding tile
occurs.
without fence/guide.
2. Splash hood mounting bracket not correctly
aligned with blade.
3. Blade warped/damaged/dull.
4. Letting go of tile before it is past blade. Tile
not held firmly against table and fence/guide.
Machine makes
1. Build-up on blade.
inaccurate cuts.
2. Fence not parallel with blade.
Tile chipping
1. Excessive feed pressure or cutting speed.
along entire
2. Overly dirty water or lack of water for blade.
edge of cut.
3. Type/quality of tile used is highly prone to
chipping.
4. Dull blade.
5. Blade warped or has excessive wobble.
6. Blade type not suitable for type of tile being
cut.
Tile chipping
1. Tile not fed parallel with blade.
only at one end
of cut.
Rip fence does
1. Rip fence cam is loose.
not securely
lock to table.
Rip fence
1. Rip fence mounted incorrectly.
does not move
2. Rip fence set screws need adjustment.
smoothly.
3. Rail dirty or sticky.
Tile moves
1. Improper feeding technique.
away from
2. Fence not parallel with blade.
fence when
ripping.
Model T30945 (Mfd. Since 12/19)
Possible Solution
1. Adjust fence parallel with blade (Page 30). Install and
use fence/guide.
2. Adjust bracket into alignment with blade (Page 30).
3. Sharpen/dress blade with dressing stone (Page 27), or
replace blade (Page 24).
4. Move tile completely past blade before releasing. Hold
tile firmly against table and fence; use push stick if
necessary.
1. Sharpen/dress blade with dressing stone (Page 27), or
replace blade (Page 24).
2. Adjust fence parallel with blade (Page 30).
1. Reduce feed pressure and cut slower.
2. Ensure water is clean and tank is full.
3. Cut tile upside down. Apply waterproof tape over
cutting path when cuts cannot be made upside down.
Add a few drops of dish soap to water to increase
lubricity at cuts.
4. Sharpen/dress blade with dressing stone (Page 27), or
replace blade (Page 24).
5. Replace blade (Page 24).
6. Use a different blade more suited for workpiece
material. Use a blade stiffener.
1. Ensure fence is parallel with blade, or ensure miter
guide pressure is consistently to one side or the other
on fence.
1. Tighten cam (Page 31).
1. Remount rip fence.
2. Adjust set screws (Page 31).
3. Clean and wax rail.
1. Learn/use proper feeding technique.
2. Adjust fence parallel with blade (Page 30).
-29-
Advertisement
Table of Contents
