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WARNING
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To avoid injury from accidental
starting,
always turn switch OFF and unplug
the tool before moving,
replacing
the blade or making adjustments,
PROBLEM
Saw will not
start.
Does not make
accurate 45 °
and 90 ° rip cuts.
Material pinched
blade when
ripping.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Saw is not plugged in.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
3. Cord is damaged.
4. Debris in on/off switch
1. Positive stop not adjusted
correctly.
2. Tilt angle pointer not set
accurately.
1. Rip fence not aligned with
blade.
2. Warped wood, edge against
fence is not straight.
1. Plug in saw.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
3. Replace power cord.
4. Remove switch from saw
and separate in half. Clean
any debris accumulated
within.
1. Check blade with square
and adjust positive stop.
2. Check blade with square
and adjust to zero.
1. Check and adjust rip fence.
2. Select another piece of
wood.
Material binds
1. Riving knife not aligned
1. Check and align riving knife
on riving knife,
correctly with blade,
with blade.
1. Dull blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards.
3. Gum or pitch on blade.
4. Incorrect blade for work being
done.
5. Gum or pitch on blade
causing erratic feed.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory
cuts.
1. Replace blade.
2. Turn the blade around.
3. Remove blade and clean
with turpentine and coarse
steel wool.
4. Change the blade.
5. Clean table with turpentine
and steel wool.
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