WEN 70711 10 inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw Manual - Manual (Page 22)

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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES LIKELY SOLUTIONS
Tool will not start 1 . no power at outlet .
2 . Cord not connected . 1 . Check power at outlet .
2 . Check that cord is plugged in .
Tool operates spo-
radically or at low
power
1 . low power supply or
improper
2 . extension cords .
3 . worn or cracked
carbon brushes .
1 . Check power supply and
power cords .
2 . Check Carbon Brushes . Replace if
damaged or worn .
Wood burns at ends
when cut
1 . dirty blade .
2 . Material is binding . 1 . Clean Blade using blade cleaner or
mineral spirits .
2 . Check position of work material on Table .
3 . Material must be flat, flush against Fence
and supported on ends .
Material frays or
chips out.
1 . Finished side is down
2 . Blade is chipped
or dull .
3 . Blade is inappropriate
for material .
4 . Material is
unsupported .
1 . always have finished side of material up or
facing you .
2 . Bottom and back side are prone to
chip out
3 . Check for damaged teeth . Sharpen or re-
place blade .
4 . Check blade manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions for material being cut . For cross cut-
ting hard wood and for precision cuts use a
thin kerf blade with 60 or more teeth .
5 . use a thin piece of scrap material, such
as 1/4” plywood, underneath or behind the
material to support the edges of the mate-
rial as it is being cut .
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.