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SECTION 6: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you
need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.
Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Tool does not start.
1. Power supply switched OFF, breaker
tripped, fuse blown, or power supply is at
fault.
2. Motor overloaded.
3. Motor brushes at fault.
4. ON/OFF switch at fault.
5. Motor at fault.
Tool stalls or is
1. Workpiece material not suitable for
underpowered.
machine.
2. Tool is undersized for task.
3. Dust collection ducting problem.
4. Motor brushes at fault.
5. Motor bearings at fault.
6. Motor overheated.
7. Motor at fault.
Tool has vibration or
1. Motor or component loose.
noisy operation.
2. Blade at fault.
3. Workpiece loose.
4. Motor bearings at fault.
Blade does not
1. Zero-stop set screw is out of adjustment.
reach 90°.
2. Pointer bracket is hitting before the blade
reaches 90°.
Cuts are rough or
1. Saw blade is dull.
wavy; workpiece
2. Incorrect blade for workpiece.
rips or splinters.
3. Excessive force when cutting.
4. Improper blade depth.
Blade is burning
1. Saw blade is dull.
workpiece.
2. Blade installed backward.
3. Incorrect blade for workpiece.
* Solution should only be carried out by or under the supervision of qualified service personnel.
Model T10687 (Mfg. Since 10/12)
Troubleshooting
Possible Solution
1. Ensure power supply is on/has correct voltage.
2. Allow the motor to cool down completely and retry.
3. Remove/replace brushes.
4. Replace switch.*
5. Test/repair/replace.*
1. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.
2. Use correct blade/reduce feed rate or depth of cut.
3. Clear blockages, seal leaks, use smooth wall duct,
eliminate bends, close other branches.
4. Remove/replace brushes.
5. Test/repair/replace.*
6. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.
7. Test/repair/replace.*
1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and re-tighten
with thread locking fluid.
2. Replace warped/bent blade; resharpen dull blade.
3. Use the correct holding fixture and re-clamp
workpiece.
4. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.*
1. Adjust the zero-stop set screw (see below).
2. File down the right side of the pointer bracket until
the blade can reach 90°.
1. Resharpen or replace the dull blade.
2. Replace with proper saw blade.
3. Decrease pressure when cutting and allow saw to
move through workpiece at a slower rate.
4. Slightly increase/decrease depth of cut.
1. Resharpen or replace the dull blade.
2. Remove/reinstall blade correctly.
3. Replace with proper blade.
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