SawStop ICS31230 Owner's Manual page 74

Troubleshooting
Problem
The material binds when making a rip
cut.
The cuts are not even and/or clean.
The saw vibrates too much.
The motor starts slowly and/or fails to
reach nominal speed.
72 SawStop 10" Industrial Cabinet Saw
Industrial Cabinet Saw Rev. 2 Ma72 72
Possible Cause(s)
1. The rip fence is not aligned with the
blade.
2. The material is warped.
3. The feed rate is too high.
4. The spreader or riving knife is not
aligned with the blade.
1. The blade is dull.
2. The blade is coated with pitch, gum
or other material.
3. The blade is not the correct blade for
the material or cut.
1. The blade is damaged or
unbalanced.
2. The floor is uneven.
3. The bearings are worn.
4. The belts are worn.
1. The electrical supply voltage is too
low.
2. The electrical supply line to the saw
is under-rated.
Solution
1. Align the fence to the blade.
2. Select another piece of material.
3. Try again at a lower feed rate.
4. Align the spreader or riving knife.
1. Replace or sharpen the blade.
2. Clean or replace the blade.
3. Replace the blade.
1. Replace the blade.
2. Move the saw to a level, even
surface.
3. Replace the bearings.
4. Replace the belts.
1. Ensure that the correct voltage is
being supplied to the saw.
2. Ensure that the line that supplies
power to the saw is correctly sized
for the required voltage and current.
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