Troubleshooting Guide; Compound Miter Cut - DeWalt DW715 Instruction Manual

TROUBLE!
Saw will not start
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
Blade does not come
up to speed
Machine vibrates
excessively
Does not make accurate
miter cuts
Material pinches blade
Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT'S WRONG? WHAT TO DO
1: Saw not plugged in 1! Plug in saw.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
&cord damaged 31 Have Cord replaCed by authorized service centerl
4. Brushes worn out 4. Have brushes replaced by authorized service center or replace them yourself. Refer to Brushes.
1: Dull blade ll Replace blade. Refer to Changing or lnstalling a New Saw Blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards 2. Turn blade around. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
31Gum or pitch on blade 31 Remove blade and Clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool or household oven cleaner.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done 4. Change the blade type. Refer to Saw Blades.
1:Extension cord too light ortoo long 11 Replace with adequate size c0rd, Refer to Use Proper Extension Cord underlmportant Safety
Instructions.
2. Low house current 2. Contact your electric company.
1; SaW not mounted securely to stand 1: Tighten al! mounting hardware. Refer to Bench Mounting,
or work bench
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor 2. Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to Familiarization.
3. Damaged saw blade 3. Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly 1. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale Adjustment under Adjustments.
2. Blade is not square to fence 2. cheCk and adjust. Refer to Miter scale Adjustment under Adjustments.
3. Blade is not perpendicular to table 3. Check and adjust fence. Refer to Bevel Square to Table Adjustment under Adjustments.
4. workpiece moving ...... 4. clamp w0rkpiece securely to fence or glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with rubber cement.
1. Cutting bowed material 1. Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts.
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