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