Porter-Cable PCB370SS - Manual (Page 23)

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at www.portercable.
com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or Porter-Cable Authorized
Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about Porter-Cable, its
factory service centers or authorized warranty service centers, visit our website at www.portercable.com or call our
Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against
defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by others.
You can also write to us for information at Power Tool Specialists, 684 Huey Road Rock Hill, SC 29704,
(888) 609-9779 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information shown on the nameplate of your
tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).
WARNING !
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Breaking blades 1. Wrong tension.
2. Overworking blades.
3. Wrong blade application.
4. Twisting blade in wood.
1. Adjust blade tension. See BLADE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION section.
2. Reduce feed rate. See BLADE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION section.
3. Use narrow blade. See BLADE SELECTION section.
4. Avoid side pressure on blade. See BLADE REMOVAL
AND INSTALLATION section.
Motor will not run. 1. Defective cord or plug.
2. Defective motor.
3. Blown overload breaker.
1. Replace defective parts before using saw again.
See ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY
section.
2. Call Service Center. Any attempt to repair this motor
may create a HAZARD unless the repair is done by a
qualified technician.
3. Push the on/off switch to the OFF (O) position. Let the
motor cool. See OPERATION-OVERLOAD BREAKER
section.
Excessive vibration.
NOTE: There will always
be some vibration
present when the saw
is running because of
motor operation. 1. Improper mounting of saw.
2. Unsuitable mounting
surface.
3. Loose table or table resting
against motor.
4. Loose motor mounting.
1. See mounting instructions in this manual for proper
mounting technique.
2. The heavier your workbench is, the less vibration will
occur. A plywood workbench will not be as good a
work surface as the same size solid lumber.
3. Tighten the table lock knob.
4. Tighten motor mounting screw.
Blade run out.
Blade not in line with
arm motion. 1. Blade holders not aligned. 1. Loosen blade holder lock screw holding blade holder
to arms. Adjust position of blade holders. Retighten
blade holder lock screw. See BLADE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION section.
For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.portercable.com for a list of service centers, or call the
Porter-Cable Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.