Troubleshooting Guide - KNOVA KN M-2504RC Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING
To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before
moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: The manufacturer and/or distributor is providing the buyer with a parts list and assembly
diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer nor distributor make any representation or warranty
of any kind to the buyer regarding the accuracy of the list or diagram or that buyer is qualified and able to make any repairs or
replace any parts of the product. The manufacturer and/or distributor expressly recommend: that all repairs and/or part
replacements only be undertaken by a certified and licensed technician, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk
and liability, including injuries to persons and damage to property, associated with and arising out of any attempt of the buyer
at repairs or replacement of parts to the product
PRO BLEM PO S S IBLE C AU S E S
Saw will not 1. Saw is not plugged in.
start.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
3. Cord is damaged.
4. Debris in on/off switch.
Does not make 1. Positive stop not adjusted correctly.
accurate 45°
2. Tilt angle pointer not set accurately.
and 90° rip cuts.
Material 1. Rip fence not aligned with blade.
pinched blade
2. Warped wood, edge against fence is not
when ripping.
straight.
Material binds 1. Riving knife not aligned correctly with blade.
on riving knife.
Saw makes 1. Dull blade.
unsatisfactory
2. Blade mounted backwards.
cuts.
3. Gum or pitch on blade.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done.
5. Gum or pitch on blade causing erratic feed.
Material kicked 1. Rip fence out of adjustment.
back from
2. Riving knife not aligned with blade.
blade.
3. Feeding stock without rip fence.
4. Riving knife not in place.
5. Dull blade.
6. The operator letting go of material before
it is past saw blade.
7. Miter angle lock knob is not tight.
Blade does 1. Sawdust and dirt in elevation/ tilting
not raise mechanisms.
or tilt freely.
1. Extension cord too light or too long.
Blade does not
come up to
2. Low house voltage.
speed. Reset
trips too easily.
Machine 1. Saw not mounted securely to workbench.
vibrates
2. Bench on uneven floor.
excessively.
3. Damaged saw blade.
Does not 1. Miter gauge out of adjustment.
make accurate
45° and 90°
crosscuts.
CORREC TIVE ACTION
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.
1. Check and align riving knife with blade.
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.
1. Align rip fence with miter gauge slot.
2. Align riving knife with blade.
3. Install and use rip fence.
4. Install and use riving knife. (with guard)
5. Replace blade.
6. Push material all the way past saw blade before
releasing work.
7. Tighten knob.
1. 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.
3. Replace blade.
1. Adjust miter gauge.
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