Troubleshooting Guide - Porter-Cable 10 IN. (254 MM) JOBSITE TABLE SAW Instruction Manual

WARNING
!
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at www.portercable.
com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or Porter-Cable Authorized
Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about Porter-Cable, its
factory service centers or authorized warranty service centers, visit our website at www.portercable.com or call our
Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against
defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others.
You can also write to us for information at
- Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model
number, type, serial number, etc.).
PROBLEM
Saw will not start.
Does not make
accurate 45° and
90° rip cuts.
Material pinched blade
when ripping.
Material binds on riving
knife .
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Power Tool Specialists, Inc. 684 Huey Road, Rock Hill, SC
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Saw is not plugged in.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
3. Cord is damaged.
1. Positive stop not adjusted correctly.
2. Tilt angle pointer not set accurately.
1. Rip fence not aligned with blade.
2. Warped wood, edge against fence is not
straight.
1. Riving knife not aligned correctly with blade. 1. Check and align riving knife with blade.
1. Dull blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards.
3. Gum or pitch on blade.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done.
5. Gum or pitch on blade causing erratic feed.
1. Plug in saw.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. Have cord replaced by Porter-Cable Service
Center or Authorized Service Station.
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. 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.
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CORRECTIVE ACTION