failure mode

FM-09: FM-09 PIVOTING SHOE IS BENT, LOOSE, OR WILL NOT PIVOT

The pivoting shoe is bent, loose, will not pivot freely, or does not sit firmly against the workpiece.

Diagnostic overview

The pivoting shoe is bent, loose, will not pivot freely, or does not sit firmly against the workpiece.

Likely Root Causes

  • Sawdust or pitch obstructs shoe pivot
  • Shoe is bent from impact or prying
  • Pivot pin, spring, or retainer is worn
  • Front housing or shoe mount is cracked
  • Blade or clamp rubs the shoe

Quick Checks

  1. The shoe pivots normally, stays tight, and rests firmly on flat work.

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Related symptoms

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