Troubleshooting
Symptom
No operation
No sliding action
Stiff or rough sliding
action
Cutting performance
poor
Power tool vibrating
excessively in use
Mitre position difficult
to adjust
Possible Cause
Plug fuse
Worn brushes
Power tool fault
Slide lock engaged
Build-up of sawdust in mechanism
Teeth worn or damaged
Incorrect saw blade type
Incorrect blade specification
Incorrectly fitted blade
Saw blade distorted, bent or damaged
Saw blade incorrectly mounted
Machine fault
Build-up of sawdust
Have brushes replaced by an authorised GMC service centre
Contact an authorised GMC service centre
Release slide lock
Vacuum and lubricate mechanism
Replace blade with correct type for material being sawed
Ensure blade meets the required blade specification
Remove blade and refit exactly as per the instructions in this manual
Replace blade immediately
Re-fit blade exactly as per the instructions in this manual
Contact an authorised GMC service centre
Vacuum up sawdust
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Solution
Replace fuse
Replace blade
for this mitre saw
GB