WEN 70705 8-1/4 inch Compound Miter Saw - Manual (Page 25)

#70705OPERATOR’SMANUAL 25
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Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Miter Saw will
not start
1. Nopoweratoutlet.
2. Cordnotconnected.
1. Checkpoweratoutlet.
2. Checkthatcordispluggedintooutlet.
Miter Saw
operates
sporadically or
at low power
1. Lowpowersupplyorim-
properextensioncords.
2. Wornorcrackedcarbon
brushes.
1. Checkpowersupplyandpowercords.
2. CheckCarbonBrushes.Replaceifdamaged
orworn.
Wood burns at
ends when cut
1. Dirtyblade.
2. Materialisbinding.
1. Cleanbladeusingbladecleanerormineral
spirits.
2. CheckpositionofworkpieceonTable.
3. Materialmustbeflat,flushagainsttheGuide
Fenceandsupportedonends.
Material frays or
chips out
1. Finishedsideisdown.
2. Bladeischoppedordull.
3. Bladeisinappropriatefor
material.
4. Materialisunsupported.
1. Alwayshavefinishedsideofmaterialupor
facingyou.
2. Bottomandbacksidearepronetochipout.
3. Checkfordamagedteeth.Sharpenorreplace
blade.
4. Checkblademanufacturer'srecommendations
formaterialbeingcut.Forcrosscuttinghard
woodandforprecisioncutsuseathinKerf
bladewith60ormoreteeth.
Blade binds,
slowing or
stopping saw
1. Materialismisalignedon
thesaworendsarenot
supported.
2. Materialiswet,contami-
natedorinappropriate
bladeisbeingused.
1. Materialmustbeflatontable,flushagainstthe
GuideFenceandsupportonbothends.
2. Checkconditionofmaterialandcheck
compatibilityofbladetomaterial.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing your
Miter Saw. Disconnect power supply before service.
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