Troubleshooting Guide - Black & Decker FS210LS FireStorm Instruction Manual

BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! SAW WILL NOT START
WHAT'S WRONG?
1.Saw not plugged in.
2.Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. 2.Replace fuse or reset
3.Cord damaged.
4.Brushes worn out.
TROUBLE! SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
WHAT'S WRONG?
1.Dull blade.
2.Blade mounted backwards.
3.Gum or pitch on blade.
4.Incorrect blade for work being done.
TROUBLE! BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
WHAT'S WRONG?
1.Extension cord too light or too long.
2.Low house current.
TROUBLE! MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY
WHAT'S WRONG?
1.Stand on uneven floor.
2.Damaged saw blade.
TROUBLE! DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE MITER CUTS
WHAT'S WRONG?
1.Miter scale not adjusted correctly.
2.Blade is not square to fence.
3.Blade is not perpendicular to table.
4.Workpiece moving.
TROUBLE! MATERIAL PINCHES BLADE
WHAT'S WRONG?
1.Cutting bowed material.
2.Rip fence not parallel to blade.
TROUBLE! CANNOT LOCK BLADE INTO BEVEL POSITION
WHAT'S WRONG?
1.Blade tilting lock handle too loose.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WHAT TO DO...
1.Plug in saw.
circuit breaker.
3.Have cord replaced by
authorized service center.
4.Have brushes replaced
by authorized service center.
WHAT TO DO...
1.Replace blade.
2.Turn blade around.
3.Remove blade and
clean with turpentine.
4.Change the blade.
WHAT TO DO...
1.Replace with adequate
size cord.
2.Contact your electric
company.
WHAT TO DO...
1.Reposition on flat level
surface.
2.Replace blade.
WHAT TO DO...
1.Check and adjust.
2.Check and adjust.
3.Check and adjust fence.
4.Clamp workpiece to
fence or glue 120 grit
sandpaper to fence with
rubber cement.
WHAT TO DO...
1. Position bowed material
with concave or hollow side down.
2. Realign rip fence.
WHAT TO DO...
1.Remove blade raising and lowering with
handwheel.
2. Remove flat head screw from lock handle.
3. Tighten blade tilting lock handle. The lock
handle (A) is spring-loaded and can be
repositioned by pulling out on the handle (A)
and repositioning it on the serrated stud
located underneath the handle. NOTE: After
tightening, place the handle at the one o'clock
position.
4. Replace the flat head screw.
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