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Troubleshooting
This section covers the most common processing problems encountered in sawing and what to do about them..
Symptom
Saw will not start
Overload kicks out
frequently
Does not make accurate
45° and 90° Rip Cuts
Material Pinches blade
when ripping
Material binds on splitter
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
Blade does not come up
to speed
Machine vibrates
excessively
Blade does not raise or
tilt freely
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Possible Cause
1.Saw not plugged in
2.Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
3.Cord damaged
1. Extension cord too light or too long
2. Feeding stock too fast
3. Blade in poor condition (dull, warped
gummed)
4. Blade binding due to misaligned rip fence.
5. Blade binding due to warped wood.
6. Low house current.
1. Ppositive stop (s) not adjusted properly.
2. Tilt angle pointer not set properly
1. Rip fence not aligned with blade
2. Warped Wood
1. Splitter not aligned correctly with blade kerf
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 table causing erratic feed.
1. Extension cord too light or too long
2. Low house current
3. Motor not wired for correct voltage
1. Table not mounted securely to cabinet stand.
2. Stand is on uneven floor.
3. Damaged saw blade.
4. Bad V-belt(s)
5. V-Belts not tensioned properly.
6. Bent Pulley
7. Improper motor mounting
8. Loose hardware.
1. Sawdust or dirt in raising or tilting mecha-
nisms
Section 5: Service
Corrective Action
1.Plug in saw
2.Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
3.Have cord replaced by a certified electrician
1. Replace with adequate size cord.
2. Feed stock more slowly
3. Clean or replace blade.
4. Check and adjust the rip fence
5. Select another peice of wood.
6. Contact your electrical company
1. Check blade with square and adjust positive
stop.
2. Check balde with square and adjust pointer
to zero
1. Check and adjust rip fence
2. Select another piece of wood
1. Check and align splitter with blade kerf
1. Replace blade
2. Turn blade around
3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine
and steel wool.
4. Change the blade
5. Clean the table with turpentine and steel
wool.
1. Replace with adequate size extension cord
2. Contact your electric company.
3. Refer to motor and/or nameplate
1. Tighten all mounting hardware
2. Reposition on flat level surface
3. Replace blade
4. Replace V-belt(s)
5. Adjust V-Belt tension
6. Replace pulley
7. Check and adjust motor mounting
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts and set screws.
1. Brush or blow out loose dust or dirt
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