Troubleshooting Guide - DeWalt DCS361 Instruction Manual

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TROUBlE!
Saw will not start
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts
CUTLINE worklight is flashing
Machine vibrates excessively
Does not make accurate miter cuts
Material pinches blade
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Troubleshooting Guide

BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
WhAT's WROng?
Battery not installed
Battery not charged
Brushes worn out
Dull blade
Blade mounted backwards
Gum or pitch on blade
Incorrect blade for work being done
Battery not charged
Saw not mounted securely to stand or work bench
Stand or bench on uneven floor
Damaged saw blade
Miter scale not adjusted correctly
Blade is not square to fence
Blade is not perpendicular to table
Workpiece moving
Kerf plate worn or damaged
Cutting bowed material
WhAT TO DO
Install battery. Refer to Installing and Removing Battery Pack.
Charge battery. Refer to Charging Procedure.
Have brushes replaced by authorized service center.
Replace blade. Refer to Installing or Changing a New Saw Blade.
Turn blade around. Refer to Installing or Changing a New Saw Blade.
Remove blade and clean with coarse steel wool and turpentine or household
oven cleaner.
Change the blade type. Refer to saw Blades under Optional Accessories.
Charge battery. Refer to Charging Procedure.
Tighten all mounting hardware. Refer to Bench Mounting.
Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to Familiarization.
Replace blade. Refer to Installing or Changing a New Saw Blade.
Check and adjust. Refer to Miter scale Adjustment under Adjustments.
Check and adjust. Refer to Miter scale Adjustment under Adjustments.
Check and adjust fence. Refer to Bevel square to Table Adjustment under
Adjustments.
Clamp workpiece securely to fence or glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with
rubber cement.
Take to authorized service center.
Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts.