90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
If you are not completely satisfied with the perform-
ance of your DEWALT Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for
any reason, you can return it within 90 days from the
date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund - no
questions asked.
RECONDITIONED
PRODUCT: Reconditioned
prod-
uct is covered under the 1 Year Free Service Warranty.
The 90 Day Money Back Guarantee and the Three
Year Limited Warranty do not apply to reconditioned
product.
FREE WARNING
LABEL
REPLACEMENT:
If your
warning labels become illegible or are missing, call
1-800-4-DEWALT
for a free replacement.
Patent
Notification
Manufactured under one or more of
the following U.S. patents:
6,431,040
5,582,089
6,427,570
5,375,495
D454,577
5,285,708
5,819,619
5,199,343
Other patents pending.
Troubleshooting
Guide
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE!
SAW WILL NOT START
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Saw not plugged in
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped
3. Cord damaged
4. Brushes worn out
WHAT TO DO...
1. Plug in saw.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
3. Have cord replaced by authorized service center
4. Have brushes replaced by authorized service center
or replace them yourself as instructed on page 8.
TROUBLE!
SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Dull blade
2. Blade mounted backwards
3. Gum or pitch on blade
4. Incorrect blade for work being done
WHAT TO DO...
1. Replace blade. See page 6.
2. Turn blade around. See page 6.
3. Remove blade and clean with turpentine and
coarse steel wool or household oven cleaner.
4. Change the blade type. See page 4.
TROUBLE!
BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Extension cord too light or too long
2. Low house current
WHAT TO DO...
1. Replace with adequate size cord. See page 2.
2. Contact your electric company
TROUBLE!
MACHINE VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Saw not mounted securely to stand or work bench
2. Stand or bench on uneven floor
3. Damaged saw blade
WHAT TO DO...
1. Tighten all mounting hardware. See page 5.
2. Reposition on flat level surface. See page 5.
3. Replace blade. See page 6.
TROUBLE!
DOES NOT MAKE ACCURATE MITER CUTS
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Miter scale not adjusted correctly
2. Miter pointer not adjusted correctly
3. Workpiece is not perpendicular to table
4. Workpiece moving
WHAT TO DO...
1. Check and adjust. See page 7.
2. Check and adjust. See page 7.
3. Check and adjust fence. See page 7.
4. Clamp workpiece to fence or glue 120 grit
sandpaper to fence with rubber cement.
TROUBLE!
MATERIAL PINCHES BLADE
WHAT'S WRONG?
1. Cutting bowed material
WHAT TO DO...
1. Position bowed material as shown on page 13.
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