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WARNING I
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF remove the switch key and always remove the
plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
= If for any reason the motor will not run, contact Sears Service Center at 1-800-4-MY=HOME®.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
Saw will not start. 1. Saw not plugged in. 1. Plug in saw.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
4. Debris in on/off switch
2.
3.
4.
Does not make accurate 45 ° 1. Positive stop not adjusted correctly. 1.
and 90° rip cuts.
2. Tilt angle pointer not set accurately. 2.
Material pinched blade when 1. 1.
ripping. 2. 2.
Material binds on splitter.
Saw makes unsatisfactory
cuts.
1.
1.
2.
3.
Rip fence not aligned with blade.
Warped wood, edge against fence is
not straight.
Splitter not aligned correctly with blade.
Dull blade.
Blade mounted backwards.
Gum or pitch on blade.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done.
5. Gum or pitch on blade causing erratic
feed.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
1.
2.
3.
Rip fence out of adjustment.
Splitter not aligned with blade.
Feeding stock without rip fence.
Splitter not in place.
Dull blade.
The operator letting go of material
before it is past saw blade.
Miter angle lock knob is not tight.
Sawdust and dirt in elevation/tilting
mechanisms.
Extension cord too light or too long.
Low house voltage.
Saw not mounted securely to
workbench.
Bench on uneven floor.
Damaged saw blade.
Miter gauge out of adjustment.
Material kicked back from
blade.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Replace power cord.
Remove switch key from the switch.
Clean any debris accumulated within.
Check blade with square and adjust
positive stop.
Check blade with square and adjust
to zero.
Check and align rip fence and blade.
Select another piece of wood.
7. 7.
Blade does not raise or tilt 1. 1.
freely.
Blade does not come up to 1. 1. Replace with adequate size cord.
speed. 2. 2. Contact your electric company.
Machine vibrates excessively. 1. 1. Tighten all mounting hardware.
2. Reposition on flat level surface.
2. 3. Replace blade.
3.
Does not make accurate 45 ° 1. 1. Adjust miter gauge.
and 90° crosscuts.
Check and align splitter with blade.
Replace blade.
Turn the blade around.
Remove blade and clean with
turpentine and coarse steel wool.
4. Remove blade and clean with
turpentine and coarse steel wool.
5. Remove blade and clean table with
turpentine and steel wool.
1. Align rip fence with miter gauge slot.
2. Align splitter with blade.
3. Install and use rip fence.
4. Install and use splitter. (with guard)
5. Replace blade.
6. Push material all the way past saw
blade before releasing work.
Tighten knob.
Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt.