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Troubleshooting Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! WHAT’S WRONG? WHAT TO DO
Saw will not start Saw not plugged in Plug in saw.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Cord damaged Have cord replaced by authorized service center.
Brushes worn out Have brushes replaced by authorized service center.
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts Dull blade Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
Blade mounted backwards Turn blade around. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
Gum or pitch on blade Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool or household oven cleaner.
Incorrect blade for work being done Change the blade type. Refer to Saw Blades under Accessories.
Blade does not come up to speed Extension cord too light or too long Replace with adequate size cord. Refer to Additional Saftey Rules for Miter Saws.
Low house current Contact your electric company.
Machine vibrates excessively Saw not mounted securely to stand or work bench Tighten all mounting hardware. Refer to Bench Mounting.
Stand or bench on uneven floor Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to Familiarization.
Damaged saw blade Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing a New Saw Blade.
Does not make accurate miter cuts Miter scale not adjusted correctly Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale Adjustment under Assembly and Adjustments.
Blade is not square to fence Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale Adjustment under Assembly and Adjustments.
Blade is not perpendicular to table Check and adjust fence. Refer to Bevel Square to Table under Assembly and Adjustments.
Workpiece moving Clamp workpiece securely to fence or glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with rubber cement.
Material pinches blade Cutting bowed material Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts.
Repairs
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be
performed by a
factory service center or a
authorized service center. Always
use identical replacementparts.
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Three Year Limited Warranty
will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for
three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal
wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information,
visit www.dewalt.com or call 1-800-4-
(1-800-433-9258). This warranty does not apply
to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these
limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
other rights which vary in certain states orprovinces.
In addition to the warranty,
tools are covered byour:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE
will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time
during the first year afterpurchase.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your
Power Tool, Laser, or
Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with a receipt for
a full refund – no questionsasked.
LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products
sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call
the local company or see website for warrantyinformation.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing,
call 1-800-4-
(1-800-433-9258) for a freereplacement.
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