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Manual for KT10152 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:55 p.m.
Warranty Summary
The manufacturer will repair any product or component that is defective in workmanship or material for a period of THREE (3) years from the date of original purchase.
Basic cuts with the KOBALT KT10152 table saw include crosscut, rip cut and miter cut. For crosscuts, ensure the blade is parallel to the miter slot. Remove the rip fence and set the miter gauge to 0°. For rip cuts, remove the miter gauge, set the rip fence parallel to the blade at the desired width. Always ensure the wood is clear of the blade before starting the saw and let the blade reach full speed before feeding the workpiece. Use push sticks or blocks when cutting narrow pieces to maintain safe distance from the blade.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive vibration. | 1. Blade is out of balance. 2. Blade is damaged. 3. Legs are not securely fastened to the saw. 4. Work surface is not uniform. 5. Blade is deformed. | 1. Replace blade. 2. Replace blade. 3. Tighten all hardware. 4. Relocate to flat surface. Adjust leg levelers. 5. Check saw blade installation. Replace blade if necessary. |
| Rip fence does not move easily. | 1. Rip fence assembly is incorrect. 2. Rails are dirty or sticky. | 1. Reassemble rip fence. 2. Clean and lubricate rails. |
| Saw stalls or burns workpiece. | 1. Blade is dull. 2. Workpiece is being advanced too rapidly. 3. Wood is warped. 4. Rip fence is misaligned. 5. Riving knife is misaligned. | 1. Replace or sharpen blade. 2. Advance workpiece more slowly. 3. Replace wood. 4. Verify and adjust rip fence. Align rip fence. 5. See “Verifying and aligning riving knife and saw blade” section, page 145. |
| Edges of wood are far from rip fence when making rip cuts. | 1. Blade is not properly sharpened or set. | 1. Resharpen or replace dull blade. |
| Saw does not make accurate 90° or 45° cuts. | 1. Positive stops inside housing need adjustment (bevel cuts). 2. Miter gauge is misaligned (miter cuts). | 1. Adjust positive stops. 2. Adjust miter gauge. |
| Wheel is difficult to turn to adjust height. | 1. Gears or screw post inside housing are clogged with sawdust. | 1. Clean gears. |
| Saw does not start. | 1. Power cord or extension cord is not connected. 2. Fuse is blown. Circuit breaker has tripped. 3. Cord or switch is damaged. | 1. Plug in power cord or extension cord. 2. Replace fuse. Reset breaker. 3. Have cord or switch replaced at your nearest authorized service center. |
| Saw blade makes poor cuts. | 1. Blade is dull or dirty. 2. Blade is not the correct type of blade for the cut being made. 3. Blade is mounted backwards. | 1. Clean, sharpen or replace blade. 2. Replace with correct type of blade. 3. Remount blade. |
| Motor bogs down during rip cut. | 1. Blade is not adequate for rip cutting. | 1. Change blade; rip blades normally have fewer teeth. |
Troubleshooting and error codes
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive vibration. | 1. Blade is out of balance. 2. Blade is damaged. 3. Legs are not securely fastened to the saw. 4. Work surface is not uniform. 5. Blade is deformed. | 1. Replace blade. 2. Replace blade. 3. Tighten all hardware. 4. Relocate to flat surface. Adjust leg levelers. 5. Check saw blade installation. Replace blade if necessary. |
| Rip fence does not move easily. | 1. Rip fence assembly is incorrect. 2. Rails are dirty or sticky. | 1. Reassemble rip fence. 2. Clean and lubricate rails. |
| Saw stalls or burns workpiece. | 1. Blade is dull. 2. Workpiece is being advanced too rapidly. 3. Wood is warped. 4. Rip fence is misaligned. 5. Riving knife is misaligned. | 1. Replace or sharpen blade. 2. Advance workpiece more slowly. 3. Replace wood. 4. Verify and adjust rip fence. Align rip fence. 5. See “Verifying and aligning riving knife and saw blade” section, page 145. |
| Edges of wood are far from rip fence when making rip cuts. | 1. Blade is not properly sharpened or set. | 1. Resharpen or replace dull blade. |
| Saw does not make accurate 90° or 45° cuts. | 1. Positive stops inside housing need adjustment (bevel cuts). 2. Miter gauge is misaligned (miter cuts). | 1. Adjust positive stops. 2. Adjust miter gauge. |
| Wheel is difficult to turn to adjust height. | 1. Gears or screw post inside housing are clogged with sawdust. | 1. Clean gears. |
| Saw does not start. | 1. Power cord or extension cord is not connected. 2. Fuse is blown. Circuit breaker has tripped. 3. Cord or switch is damaged. | 1. Plug in power cord or extension cord. 2. Replace fuse. Reset breaker. 3. Have cord or switch replaced at your nearest authorized service center. |
| Saw blade makes poor cuts. | 1. Blade is dull or dirty. 2. Blade is not the correct type of blade for the cut being made. 3. Blade is mounted backwards. | 1. Clean, sharpen or replace blade. 2. Replace with correct type of blade. 3. Remount blade. |
| Motor bogs down during rip cut. | 1. Blade is not adequate for rip cutting. | 1. Change blade; rip blades normally have fewer teeth. |