TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING! To avoid injury from an accidental start-up, always turn switch OFF
and unplug the table saw before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments.
SYMPTOM
The saw will not start
The saw does not make accurate
45
or 90
rip cuts
o
o
The material pinches the blade
when ripping
The material binds on the riving knife
The saw makes unsatisfactory cuts
The material kicks back from the
blade
The blade does not raise or tilt freely
The blade does not come up to speed
The saw vibrates excessively
The saw does not make accurate 45
or 90
crosscut
o
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POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1. The saw is not plugged in
2. The fuse has blown or the circuit
breaker has tripped
3. The cord is damaged
1. The positive stop is not adjusted
correctly
2. The blade tilt pointer is not set
correctly
3. The rip fence is not properly aligned
1. The rip fence is not aligned with the
blade
2. The wood is warped, the edge
against the fence is not straight
1. The riving knife is not aligned
correctly with the blade
1. The blade is dull
2. The blade is mounted backwards
3. There is gum or pitch on the blade
4. The blade is not appropriate for the
work being done
5. There is gum or pitch on the table,
causing erratic feeding
1. The rip fence is out of alignment
2. The riving knife is not aligned
correctly with the blade
3. The workpiece is being fed without
the rip fence
4. The riving knife is not in place
5. The blade is dull
6. The operator is letting go of the
material before it has passed the
saw blade
7. The mitre angle lock knob is loose
1. There is sawdust and/or dirt in the
raising and tilting mechanisms
1. The extension cord is too light or too
long
2. The voltage from the power souce
is too low
1. The saw is not mounted securely to
the workbench
2. The bench is on an uneven surface
3. The blade is damaged
1. The mitre gauge is out of
o
adjustment
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Plug in the table saw
2. Replace the fuse of reset the
circuit breaker
3. Have the cord replaced by a
qualified electrician
1. Plug in the table saw
2. Replace the fuse of reset the circuit
breaker
3. Have the cord replaced by a
qualified electrican
1. Check and adjust the rip fence
2. Select another piece of wood
1. Check and align the riving knife with
the blade
1. Replace the blade
2. Turn the blade around
3. Remove the blade and clean it with
turpentine and coarse steel wool
4. Change the blade
5. Clean the table with turpentine and
coarse steel wool, and apply a coat
of automotive polishing wax
1. Align the rip fence with the mitre
gauge slot
2. Align the riving knife with the blade
3. Install and use the rip fence
4. Install and use the riving knife (with
the guard)
5. Replace the blade
6. Push the material all the way past
the saw blade before releasing the
workpiece
7. Tighten the knob
1. Brush or blow out any loose dust
and dirt
1. Replace with the proper size of
extension cord
2. Contact your electricity supplier
1. Tighten all mounting hardware
2. Reposition the table saw on a flat
level surface
3. Replace the blade
1. Adjust the mitre gauge