Performax MQW50II OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Motor will not run. • Have worn parts replaced before using

scroll saw again. Have the proper outlet

installed by a qualied electrician.

• Do not attempt any repair. Have repaired

by a qualied service technician.

• Problem with ON/OFF switch, power

cord, or outlet.

• Motor defective.

Blades breaking. • Adjust blade tension.

• Reduce feed rate or replace blade.

• Use narrow blades for thin wood, wider

blades for thicker wood.

• Avoid side pressure on blade.

• Incorrect tension.

• Overworked (worn out) blade.

• Wrong blade being used.

• Twisting blade in wood.

PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Vibration (there is always

some vibration when the saw

is running).

• See proper mounting instructions.

• Replace plywood workbench surface

with solid lumber surface.

• Tighten table bevel lock knob.

• Tighten motor mount screws.

• Improper mounting of saw.

• Mounting surface.

• Loose table or table resting against

motor.

• Loose motor mounting.

Blade runout. • Increase blade tension.

• Renew blade and correctly tension.

• Insufcient blade tension.

• Dull blade causing excessive force to be

used at workpiece.

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Performax MQW50II 240-3726 1.2-Amp Corded 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw