Trouble Shooting - Wen APEX Pro 3710 Operator's Manual

Trouble shooting

WARNING: To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the power switch off, remove the
safety key and remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustment.
PROBLEM
Saw will not start.
Does not make accurate 45°
and 90° rip cuts.
Material pinches blade when
ripping.
Material binds on splitter.
Saw makes unsatisfactory
cuts.
Material kicked back from
blade.
Blade does not raise or tilt
freely.
Blade does not reach full
speed.
Machine vibrates
excessively.
Does not make 45° and 90°
cross cuts.
CAUSE
1. Saw not plugged in.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
1. Positive stop not adjusted correctly.
2. Tilt angle pointer not set correctly.
1. Rip fence not aligned with blade.
2. Warped wood, edge against fence is
not straight.
Splitter not aligned correctly with blade.
1. Dull blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards.
3. Gum or pitch on blade.
4. Incorrect blade for work.
5. Gum or pitch on table causing erratic
feed.
1. Rip fence out of alignment.
2. Splitter not aligned with blade.
3. Feeding stock without rip fence.
4. Splitter not in place.
5. Dull blade.
6. The operator letting go of material
before it is past the saw blade.
7. Miter angle lock knob is not tight.
Sawdust and dirt in elevation and tilting
mechanisms.
1. Extension cord too tight or too long.
2. Low house voltage.
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or
workbench.
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor.
3. Damaged saw blade.
Miter gauge out of adjustment.
SOLUTION
1. Plug in the saw.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. Have cord replaced by an authorized
service center.
1. Check blade with square and adjust
positive stop.
2. Check blade with square and adjust
pointer to zero.
1. Check and adjust rip fence.
2. Select another piece of wood.
Check and align splitter with blade.
1. Replace blade.
2. Turn 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.
1. Align rip fence with miter gauge.
2. Align splitter with blade.
3. Install and use rip fence.
4. Install and use splitter (with guard).
5. Replace blade.
6. Push material all the way past blade
before releasing work.
7. Tighten knob.
Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt.
1. Replace with adequate size cord.
2. Contact your electric company.
1. Tighten all mounting hardware.
2. Reposition on flat level surface. Fasten
to floor if necessary.
3. Replace blade.
Adjust miter gauge.
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