PowerTec TS1001 Owner's Manual page 13

SYMPTOM
Does not make
accurate 45°and 90°
rip cuts
Material pinched
blade when ripping
Material binds on
splitter
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
Material kicked back
from blade
Blade does not raise
or tilt freely.
Blade does not come
up to speed. Reset
trips too easily
Saw vibrates
excessively
Does not make
accurate 45°and 90°
crosscuts
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
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.
Splitter not aligned correctly 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 table causing
erratic feed.
1. Rip fence out of adjustment.
2. Splitter not aligned with blade.
3. Feeding stock without rip fence.
4. Splitter not in place.
5. Dull blade.
6. The operator letting go of mate-
rial before it is past saw blade.
7. Miter angle lock knob is not tight.
Sawdust and dirt in elevation/
tilting mechanisms
1. Extension cord too light or too long.
2. Low house voltage.
1. Saw not mounted securely to
workbench.
2. Bench on uneven floor.
3. Damaged saw blade.
Miter gauge out of adjustment.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
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.
Check and align splitter with blade
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.
1. Align rip fence with miter gauge slot.
2. Align splitter with blade.
3. Install and use rip fence.
4. Install and use splitter.(with guard)
5. Replace blade.
6. Push material all the way past saw
blade before releasing work.
7. Tighten knob.
Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt.
1. Replace with adequate size cord.
2. Contact your electric company.
1. Tighten all mounting hardware.
2. Reposition on flat level surface.
3. Replace blade.
Adjust mitre gauge.
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