Troubleshooting - Chicago Electric 68819 Manual

10 inch compound miter saw with laser
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troubleshooting

problem
Tool will
1. Cord not connected.
not start
1. No power at outlet.
Tool operates
1. Low power supply or
sporadically or
improper extension cords.
at low power
2. Worn or cracked Carbon Brushes.
Wood burns at
1. Dirty Blade.
ends when cut
2. Material is binding.
Material frays
1. Finished side is down
or chips out.
2. Blade is chipped or dull.
3. Blade is inappropriate for material.
4. Material is unsupported.
Blade binds
1. Material is misaligned on the
slowing or
saw or ends are not supported.
stopping saw.
2. Material is wet, contaminated or
inappropriate blade is being used.
Laser beam
1. Laser off.
not visible
2. Laser's lens dirty.
or faint.
3. Outdoor area is too bright
to see beam clearly.
4. Laser's batteries are dead.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing
the tool. Disconnect power supply before service.
SKU 68819
possible Causes
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Likely Solutions
1. Check that cord is plugged in.
2. Check power at outlet.
1. Check power supply and power cords.
2. Check Carbon Brushes and replace as needed.
1. Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral spirits.
2. Check position of work material on
Table. Material must be flat, flush against 
Fence and supported on ends.
1. Have finished side of material up/facing you. 
Bottom and back side are prone to chip out.
2. Check for damaged teeth.
Sharpen or replace blade.
3. Check blade manufacturer's recommendations
for material being cut. For cross cutting
hard wood and for precision cuts use a
thin kerf blade with 60 or more teeth.
4. Use a thin piece of scrap material, such as 1/4"
plywood, underneath or behind the material to
support the edges of the material as it is being cut.
1. Material must be flat on table, flush against 
the fence and supported on both ends.
2. Check condition of material and check
compatibility of blade to material.
1. Turn laser on.
2. Clean laser's lens.
3. Use saw indoors.
4. Replace laser's batteries.
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