Turn switch "OFF" and always remove plug from the power source before trouble shooting.
PROBLEM
Saw will not start
Blade does not
come up to speed
Excessive vibration
Cut binds, burns, stalls
motor when ripping
Cut not true at 90°
or 45° positions
Tilt lock handle
elevation wheel
hard to move
Circuit Breaker Trips
Troubleshooting
CAUSE
Power cord is not plugged in.
Fuse or circuit breaker tripped.
Cord damaged.
Burned out switch.
Extension cord too light or too long.
Low supply voltage.
Failure to tighten bevel lock handle.
Blade out of balance.
Saw not mounted securely to stand
or workbench.
Arbor Nut not tight.
Dull blade with improper tooth set.
Warped board.
Rip fence not parallel to blade.
Riving knife out of alignment.
Alignment screws not adjusted
properly.
Bevel lock handle not loosened when
making tilt adjustment.
Saw dust on depth screw threads.
Circuit breaker trips repeatedly
while cutting.
SOLUTION
Plug saw in.
Replace fuse or reset tripped circuit breaker.
Have cord replaced by an Authorized Skilsaw
Service Center or Service Station.
Have switch replaced by an Authorized Skilsaw
Service Center or Service Station.
Replace with adequate cord.
Contact your electric company.
See "Getting To Know Your Table Saw" section.
Discard Blade and use different blade.
Tighten all mounting hardware, See "Mounting
the Table Saw" section.
See "Assembly" section, "Changing The Blade."
Sharpen or replace blade.
Make sure concave or hollow side is facing
"DOWN" and feed slowly.
See "Adjustments" section "Aligning
Rip Fence."
See "Adjustments" section, "Riving knife
alignment."
See "Adjustments" section, "Adjusting Blade
Parallel to Miter Gauge Slots."
See "Getting To Know Your Table Saw" section,
"Blade Tilt Lock Knob."
See "Maintaining Your Table Saw" section,
"Lubrication."
Replace the blade with a new blade. Reduce
force applied to workpiece during cutting.
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