WARNING: To avoid injury from an accidental start-up, always turn switch OFF and
unplug the table saw before moving the table saw or blade, replacing the blade or
making adjustments to the table saw or blade.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Table saw will not 1. Table saw not plugged in 1.
start. 2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker 2.
tripped 3.
3. Cord damaged
1. Positive stop not adjusted correctly
Does not make
accurate 45° or 90°
rip cuts
2. Blade tilt pointer not set correctly
.
2.
3. 3.
Material pinches 1. !.
blade when ripping 2. 2.
1. 1. Check and align splitter with blade
Material binds on
splitter
Table Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts
.
2.
3.
Rip Fence not properly aligned
Rip fence not aligned with blade
Warped wood, edge against fence
not straight
Splitter not aligned correctly with
blade
Dull blade
Blade mounted backwards
Gum or pitch on blade
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.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Material kicks back
from blade
Incorrect blade for work being
done
Gum or pitch on table causing
erratic feed
Rip fence out of alignment
Splitter not aligned with blade
Feeding stock without rip fence
Splitter not in place
Dull blade
Operator letting go of material
before it is past saw blade
Mitre angle lock knob is loose
Sawdust and dirt in raising and
tilting mechanisms
Extension cord too light or too long
Low house voltage
Saw not mounted securely to
workbench
Bench on uneven floor
Damaged saw blade
Plug in table saw
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
Have cord replaced by a qualified
electrician
Check blade with square and adjust
positive stop
Check blade with square and adjust pointer
to zero
Align rip fence with mitre gauge slot
Check and adjust rip fence
Select another piece of wood
1. Replace blade
2. Turn blade around
3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine
and coarse steel wool
4. Change blade
5. Clean table with turpentine and coarse
steel wool. Apply a coat of automotive
polishing wax.
1. Align rip fence with mitre 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
1. Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt
.
Blade does not 1.
raise or tilt freely
Blade does not 1. 1. Replace with adequate size extension cord
come up to speed 2. 2. Contact your hydro company
Table saw vibrates 1. 1. Tighten all mounting hardware
excessively
2. 2. Reposition on flat level surface
3. 3. Replace blade
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