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FAULT FINDING
FAULT FINDING
PROBLEM
The saw will not start
Does not make accurate
45° or 90° rip cuts
The material pinches the
blade when ripping
The material binds on the
riving knife.
The material is kicked
back from the blade.
The saw makes an unsat-
isfactory cut
The blade does not raise
or tilt smoothly
The blade does not run up
to speed
The table saw vibrates
The saw does not make
accurate 45° or 90°cross
cuts
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Saw is not plugged in and switched on
Fuse blown, circuit breaker or (RCD)
has tripped.
Tilt stops not adjusted correctly
Tilt pointer not set at accurately
Rip fence is not aligned with the blade.
Warped material, the edge against the
rip fence is not straight.
The riving knife is not correctly aligned
with the blade
The blade set is narrower than the riving
knife.
The rip fence is out of alignment
The riving knife is not aligned with the
blade or not fitted.
Feeding the material without using the
rip fence.
Releasing the material before the cut is
completed
A dull blade
The mitre gauge locking knob is not
tightened
Dull blade
Blade mounted backwards
Gum or pitch build up on the blade
Incorrect blade for the operation
Gum or pitch build up on the table caus-
ing erratic feed
Sawdust and dirt in the mechanism
Extension reel not of the correct rating
or too long
The table saw is not mounted correctly.
The stand or bench is on an uneven floor.
Damaged or bent saw blade.
Mitre gauge is out of adjustment
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REMEDY
Plug in and switch on
Replace fuse, re-set circuit breaker or
(RCD).
Check the blade using a set square and
adjust the stop correctly. Adjust the
pointer to 0°
Check alignment of blade and adjust if
required. True up uneven edge. Select
another piece of material
Check the alignment of the riving knife
and adjust if required.
Select another blade or riving knife.
Check the alignment of the rip fence
and adjust if required.
Check the alignment of the riving knife
and adjust/fit if required.
Install the rip fence.
Feed the material all the way through
before releasing the material.
Replace the blade.
Secure the locking knob
Replace the blade.
Mount the blade the correct way round.
Remove the blade and clean with suit-
able cleaner and steel wool.
Use the correct blade.
Clean the table with suitable cleaner
and steel wool.
Use a brush or suitable vacuum cleaner
cleaner to remove dust and dirt. Re-lu-
bricate.
Use the correct extension reel or con-
tact an electrician.
Check the mounting and secure mount-
ing fixings.
Secure bench or stand on a level sur-
face.
Replace the blade
Check and re-adjust the mitre gauge
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