SawStop 1.75HP - Manual (Page 92)

90 SawStop 10” Professional Cabinet Saw
Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution
Cannot install the cartridge key.
1. The key is not rotated properly
to align with the keyhole in the
cartridge.
1. Rotate the key so that the handle is
pointing directly toward the brake pawl.
2. The shaft of the cartridge key is
binding in the cartridge or on the
cartridge bracket.
2. Try installing the key while pressing
upward or downward on the key or
cartridge.
Cannot lower the blade below the
table.
1. There may be interference due to
sawdust accumulation within the
trunnion assembly.
1. Check for interference from compacted
sawdust.
The gears sound/feel rough when
raising or lowering the blade.
1. There is dust or debris on the
elevation gears or elevation shafts.
1. Clean components and regrease.
2. The elevation locking knob has not
been released.
2. Turn the elevation locking knob
counter-clockwise to release the
elevation handwheel.
There is play in the tilt control so that
the tilt handwheel can be turned at
least 1/8 revolution without changing
the tilt angle of the blade. 1. The tilt worm is not engaged fully
on the front trunnion sector gear.
1. Adjust the position of the tilt worm
bracket to ensure the tilt worm engages
fully with the sector gear.
There is play in the elevation control
so that the elevation handwheel
can be turned at least 1/8 revolution
without changing the elevation of the
blade. 1. The elevation worm is not engaged
fully on the worm gear and/or the
threaded rod is not fully on the
pinion gear.
1. Adjust the positions of the worm
gear and threaded rod to ensure the
elevation worm engages fully with the
worm gear and the rod meshes fully
with the pinion gear.
The saw does not make accurate
bevel cuts.
1. The tilt limit stops are not adjusted
properly.
1. Adjust the tilt limit stops.
2. The tilt angle indicator is not
adjusted properly.
2. Adjust the tilt angle indicator.
The saw does not make accurate
miter cuts. 1. The miter gauge is not adjusted
properly.
1. Adjust the miter gauge.
The material binds when making a
rip cut.
1. The rip fence is not aligned with the
blade.
1. Align the fence to the blade.
2. The material is warped. 2. Select another piece of material.
3. The feed rate is too high. 3. Try again at a lower feed rate.
4. The spreader or riving knife is not
aligned with the blade.
4. Align the spreader or riving knife.
The cuts are not clean or even.
1. The blade is dull. 1. Replace or sharpen the blade.
2. The blade is coated with pitch, gum
or other material.
2. Clean or replace the blade.
3. The blade is not the correct blade
for the material or cut.
3. Replace the blade.
4. The rip fence is not aligned with the
blade.
4. Align the rip fence with the blade.
The saw vibrates too much.
1. The blade is damaged or
unbalanced.
1. Replace the blade.
2. The fl oor is uneven. 2. Move the saw to a level, even surface.
3. The bearings are worn. 3. Replace the bearings.
4. The belts are worn. 4. Replace the belts.
Troubleshooting