Troubleshooting Guide - DeWalt DW714 Instruction Manual

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BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE! WHAT'S WRONG?
saw will not start
Saw not plugged in
Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped
Cord damaged
Brushes worn out
saw makes Dull blade
unsatisfactory cuts
Blade mounted backwards
Gum or pitch on blade
Incorrect blade for work being
done
Blade does not come Extension cord too light or too
up to speed
long
Low house current
Machine vibrates
Saw not mounted securely to
excessively stand or work bench
Stand or bench on uneven floor
Damaged saw blade
Does not make Miter scale not adjusted correctly
accurate
Blade is not square to fence
miter cuts
Blade is not perpendicular to table Check and adjust fence. Refer to Adjustments.
Workpiece moving
Material pinches Cutting bowed material
blade
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WHAT TO DO
Plug in saw.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Have cord replaced by an authorized service agent.
Have brushes replaced by an authorized service agent or
replace them yourself. Refer to Brushes.
Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing New Blade.
Turn blade around. Refer to Changing or Installing New
Blade.
Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel
wool or household oven cleaner.
Change the blade type. Cutting wood use wood blade,
cutting aluminum use aluminum blade.
Replace with adequate size cord.
Contact your electric company.
Tighten all mounting hardware. Refer to Bench Mounting.
Reposition on flat level surface.
Replace blade. Refer to Changing or Installing New Blade.
Check and adjust. Refer to Adjustments.
Check and adjust. Refer to Adjustments.
Use the vertical or horizontal clamp to clamp workpiece
securely.
Refer to Bowed Material under Special Cuts.