I use my scoring blade all the time. I get better cuts on the underside of hardwood using it, so it is (was) pretty much always sticking above the table.
The problem: A few months ago I had to do a 45 degree cut, so I tilted the blade 45 degrees (the scoring also tilts), turned on the saw, and voila, the scorer belt shredded.
The root cause: The end of the shaft the holds the scorer blade was tight against the bottom of the aluminum blade insert, preventing it from turning. FYI: When you tilt the main blade, the scorer raises slightly higher above the blade insert.
The immediate solution: $80 for a new belt shipped from Parts Pronto. Ouch.
The caution: Lower the scoring blade before doing a tilt. If the scoring blade is needed, make sure it doesn't bind before turning on the saw.
There is now a sign on my saw next to the til wheel to remind me of this .
I hope this saves someone else $80.
FYI - changing this belt was pretty simple. It took less than an hour, and if there is a next time it will probably take 10 minutes.
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