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Saw Operations
- 2
Problem
Probable
Cause
What
to Do
Workpiece
kerr rough
with tooth marks from
blade (also called heel).
Saw
blade
not square
to fence.
Go to Alignment
of the Blade,
Squaring
Blade
to Fence.
Saw blade not parallel
to table.
Go to Alignment
of the Blade,
Making
Blade
Parallel
to Table.
Using improper
blade for finish
Use proper
smooth
cutting
cut desired,
blade.
Wood binds, smokes,
and
Dull blade or warped
board.
motor
slows down or stops
when ripping.
Sharpen or replace the saw
blade. Do not use severely
warped material.
Feed
rate too fast.
Slow feed rate.
Saw blade heels.
Go to Alignment
of the Blade,
Making
Blade
Parallel
to Table.
Fence
not straight.
Replace
fence.
Carriage
assembly
loose on arm.
Go to Alignment
of the Blade,
Squaring
Blade
to Table
for Rip-
ping.
Board
pulls away from
fence when ripping.
Saw blade has heel.
Go to Alignment
of the Blade,
Making
Blade Parallel
to Table.
Work_iece
strikes
spreader
when ripping.
Spreader
not in line with blade.
Go to Alignment
of the Blade,
Installing
Guard
/ Setting
Spreader.
Saw does not travel
smoothly
on arm.
Dirty track.
Clean track and lubricate
with
light grease.
Bad bearing.
Replace bearing.
Worn track.
Replace track.
Clamping
force not suffi-
Miter lock needs adjustment.
cient at miter
angles other
than 45 °.
Go to Maintaining
Your Saw,
Adjustments
for Wear,
Miter
Lock.
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