Service
Information
Please have the following information available for all service calls:
Model Number
Serial Number
Date and Place of Purchase
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be
performed by a DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALTauthorized service center or other
qualified service personnel. Always use identical replacement parts.
Three
Year Limited
Warranty
DE:WALTwill 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-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258).
This warranty does not
apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by
others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary
in certain states or provinces. In addition to the warranty, DEWALT tools are covered by our:
1 YEAR FREE SERVICE
DEWALTwill maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use, for free, any time
during the first year after purchase.
90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your DEWALT 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 questions asked.
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 either in
the packaging, call the local company or see website for warranty information.
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT" If your warning labels become illegible or are
missing, call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) for a free replacement.
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Troubleshooting
Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE!
Saw will not
start
WHAT'S WRONG?
WHAT TO DO
1. Saw not plugged in
11Plug in saw.
2. Fuse blown or circuit
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
breaker tripped
3. cord damaged
3, Have coid replaced bY authoized
service center.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory
cuts
4. Brushes worn out
4. Have brushes replaced by authorized
service center or replace them yourself.
Refer to Brushes.
1 _Dull blade
i : Replace blade: Refe_to Changing or
Installing a New Saw Blade,
2. Blade mounted
2. Turn blade around. Refer to Changing
backwards
or Installing a New Saw Blade.
3 Gum or Pitch
3. Rem0_e blade and clean with
blade
steel wool and turpentine o_ household
oven
cleaner.
Blade does not
come up to
speed
Machine
vibrates
excessively
Does not make
accurate
miter cuts
4. Incorrect blade for
4. Change the blade type. Refer to Saw
work being done
Blades under Optional Accessories.
1. Extension cord too
! i Replace With adequate size cord. Refer
light or too long
to Use Proper Extension Cord under
Important Safety lnstructions.
2. Low house current
2. Contact your electric company.
1. Saw not mounted
!. Tighten all mount ng hardware! Refer to
Secure!y to stand 0r
Bench Mounting.
workbench
2. Stand or bench on
2. Reposition on flat level surface. Refer to
uneven floor
Familiarization.
3. Damaged saw blade
3. Replace iolade: Refer to Changing or
Installing a New Saw Blade,
1. Miter scale not
1. Check and adjust. Refer to Miter Scale
adjusted correctly
Adjustment under Adjustments.
2_ Blade is not Square
21 Check and adjust, Refer to Miter" Scale
to fence
Adjustment under Adjustments.
3. Blade is not
3. Check and adjust fence. Refer to Bevel
perpendicular to
Square to Table Adjustment under
table
Adjustments.
_i workpiece moving
41Clamp woikpiece Secuiely to fence o_
glue 120 grit sandpaper to fence with
rubber cement.
Material
1. Cutting bowed
1. Refer to Bowed Material under
pinches blade
material
Special Cuts.
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