Harbor Freight Tools 98194 - Manual (Page 19)

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troubleshooting
problem possible Causes likely Solutions
Tool will not
start
No power at outlet. 1.
Cord not connected. 2.
Check power at outlet. 1.
Check that cord is plugged in. 2.
Tool operates
sporadically or
at low power
Low power supply or improper 1.
extension cords.
Worn or cracked Carbon Brushes.
2.
Check power supply and power cords. 1.
Check Carbon Brushes and replace as needed. 2.
Wood burns at
ends when cut
Dirty Blade. 1.
Material is binding. 2.
Clean Blade using blade cleaner or mineral spirits. 1.
Check position of work material on Table. Material 2.
must be flat, flush against Fence and supported on
ends.
Material frays
or chips out.
Finished side is down 1.
Blade is chipped or dull. 2.
Blade is inappropriate for material. 3.
Material is unsupported. 4.
Always have finished side of material up or facing 1.
you. Bottom and back side are prone to chip out.
Check for damaged teeth. Sharpen or replace
2.
blade.
Check blade manufacturer’s recommendations for
3.
material being cut. For cross cutting hard wood and
for precision cuts use a thin kerf blade with 60 or
more teeth.
Use a thin piece of sacrificial material, such as
4.
1/4” plywood, underneath or behind the material to
support the edges of the material as it is being cut.
Blade binds
slowing or
stopping saw.
Material is misaligned on the saw 1.
or ends are not supported.
Material is wet, contaminated or
2.
inappropriate blade is being used.
Material must be flat on table, flush against the 1.
fence and supported on both ends.
Check condition of material and check compatibility
2.
of blade to material.
Laser beam
not visible or
faint
Laser off. 1.
Laser’s lens dirty 2.
Outdoor area is too bright to see 3.
beam clearly.
Laser’s batteries are dead.
4.
Turn laser on. 1.
Clean laser’s lens. 2.
Use saw indoors. 3.
Replace laser’s batteries. 4.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
disconnect power supply before service.
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