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Model W1835 (For Machines Mfg. Since 12/12)

SERVICE

Troubleshooting

This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of

machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and

moving parts have come to a complete stop!

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Tool does not start. 1. Power supply switched OFF, break-

er tripped, fuse blown, or power

supply is at fault.

2. Motor overloaded.

3. ON/OFF switch at fault.

4. Motor brushes at fault.

5. Motor at fault.

1. Ensure power supply is on/has correct voltage.

2. Allow the motor to cool down completely and retry.

3. Replace switch.

4. Remove/replace brushes.

5. Test/repair/replace.

Tool stalls or is underpow-

ered.

1. Workpiece material not suitable for

machine.

2. Tool is undersized for task.

3. Dust collection ducting problem.

4. Motor brushes at fault.

5. Motor bearings at fault.

6. Motor overheated.

7. Motor at fault.

1. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.

2. Use correct blade/reduce feed rate or depth of

cut.

3. Clear blockages, seal leaks, use smooth wall duct,

eliminate bends, close other branches.

4. Remove/replace brushes.

5. Test/repair/replace.

6. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.

7. Test/repair/replace.

Tool has vibration or noisy

operation.

1. Motor or component loose.

2. Blade at fault.

3. Workpiece loose.

4. Motor bearings at fault.

1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and re-tighten

with thread locking fluid.

2. Replace warped/bent blade (Page 26); resharpen

dull blade.

3. Use the correct holding fixture and re-clamp

workpiece.

4. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose

shaft requires bearing replacement.

Blade does not reach 90°. 1. Zero-stop set screw is out of adjust-

ment.

2. Pointer bracket is hitting before

the blade reaches 90°.

1. Adjust the zero-stop set screw (Page 26).

2. File down the right side of the pointer bracket until

the blade can reach 90°.

Cuts are rough or wavy;

workpiece rips or splin-

ters.

1. Saw blade is dull.

2. Incorrect blade for workpiece.

3. Excessive force when cutting.

4. Improper blade depth.

1. Resharpen or replace the dull blade (Page 17).

2. Replace with proper saw blade (Page 17).

3. Decrease pressure when cutting and allow saw to

move through workpiece at a slower rate.

4. Slightly increase/decrease depth of cut.

Blade is burning

workpiece.

1. Saw blade is dull.

2. Blade installed backward.

3. Incorrect blade for workpiece.

1. Resharpen or replace the dull blade (Page 17).

2. Remove/re-install blade correctly (Page 17).

3. Replace with proper blade (Page 17).

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