Troubleshooting - DeWalt DW716 Instruction Manual

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TROUBLE!
Saw will not start
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
Blade does not come up
to speed
Machine vibrates excessively
Does not make accurate
miter cuts
Material pinches blade
Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT'S WRONG? WHAT TO DO
11Saw not plugged in 11 Plug in saw.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
31 cord damaged 31 Have cord replaced by authorized service centerl
4. Brushes worn out 4. Have brushes replaced by authorized service center or replace them yourself. Refer to Brushes.
1. Dull blade 1. Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards 2. Turn blade around. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
31 Gum or pitch on blade 3. RemOVe blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool or h0Usehold oven cleaner.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done 4. Change the blade type. Refer to SawBlades.
2. Low house current 2. Contact your electric company.
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or t: Tighten all mounting hardware, Refer to Bench Mounting.
workbench
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor 2. Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to Familiarization.
3. Damaged saw blade 3. Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly 1. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale Adjustment under Adjustments.
2. Miter pointer not adjusted Correctly 2. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Pointer Adjustment under Adjustments.
3. Workpiece is not perpendicular to table 3. Check and adjust fence. Refer to Fence Adjustment under Adjustments.
4. workpiece moving ......... 4. clamp workpiece securely to fence or glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with rUbber cement.
1. Cutting bowed material 1. Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts.
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