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[_ WARNING I
To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing
the blade or making adjustments.
PROBLEM
Brake does not
stop blade within 6
seconds.
TROU BLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR
PROBLEM CAUSE
I. Motor brushes not sealed or lightly
sticking.
2. Motor brake overheated from use of
defective or wrong size blade or rapid
ON/OFF cycling.
Arbor bolt loose.
Brushes cracked, damaged, etc.
Other.
3,
4.
5.
Motor does not start 1.
2.
3.
4.
Brush spark when 1.
switch released. 2.
Limit switch failure
Brush worn.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped on
home panel.
Other.
Brush worn.
Other.
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
I. Inspect/clean/replace brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
2. Use a recommended blade. Let cool down. See
REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE
section.
3. Retighten. See REMOVING OR INSTALLING
THE BLADE section.
4. Replace brushes.
5. Contact Sears Service Center.
1. Replace limit switch.
2. Replace brushes. See MAINTENANCE section.
3. Verify there is electrical power at the outlet.
4. Contact Sears Service Center.
1. Replace Brushes. See MAINTENANCE section.
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
TROU BLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION
PROBLEM
Blade hits table. 1.
Angle of cut not
1.
accurate. Can not
2.
adjust miter.
Cutting arm wobbles. I.
Cutting arm will not I.
fully raise, or blade 2.
guard won't fully
close. 3.
Blade binds, jams, 1.
burns wood. 2.
3.
4
Saw vibrates or 1.
shakes. 2.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Misalignment.
Miter table unlocked.
Sawdust under table.
Loose pivot points.
Pivot bolt too tight.
Pivot spring not replaced properly
after service.
Sawdust build-up
Imprope r operat ion.
Dull or warped blade.
Improper blade size.
Wood is moving during cut.
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
I. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting Arm Travel section.
I. See OPERATION - Miter Angle Adjustment
section.
2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR EYE
PROTECTION.
I. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting Arm Travel section.
1. Loosen pivot bolt lock nut (see adjustment
section).
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
3. See MAINTENANCE section.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 10 in. diameter blade.
4. Use hold down clamp to secure workpiece to
table.
Saw blade not round / damaged / loose. 1. Replace blade.
Arbor bolt loose. 2. Tighten arbor bolt.
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