Owner`s manual

Troubleshooting Guide
Motor
Problem Probable Cause
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Brake does not stop l_Brushes not seated or
blade within 6 second&
lightly sticking
2. Motor brake winding
overheated from use of
prohibited accessory or
rapid on/off cycling,_
3, Arbor screw loose,,
4,_Other
Suggested Corrective Action
- Inspect/cleanheptace brushes_ See "Mainte-
nance" section,,
- Use onfy recommended blades/accessories,
- Let motor' cool down,_
Motor does not start.
Brush sparking
switch released,
when
- Retighten
- Get authorized Sears service. See "Trouble-
shooting of brake" section,.
1. Fuse - 15 amp time delay fuse, or circuit breaker.
2_ Brushes worn. - See "Maintenance" section..
3, Other,. - Get authorized Sears service,,
1. Normal automatic - None
brake working prop-
erly_
General
Blade hits table, 1,,Misalignment - Get authorized Sears Service
Angle of cut not accurate. 1, Misalignment - See "Alignment" section,
Problem Probable Cause Suggested Corrective Action
Can't move miter adjust-
ment
Power head wobble&
Power head won't fully 1 Lubrication needed
rise or blade guard won't 2o Part failure
fully close 3, Pivot spring or guard
1,,Sawdust under table - Vacuum or blow out dust,
Wear Eye Protection,
1_Loose pivot points - See Bevel Pivot Adjustment in "Alignment" sec-
spring not replaces
properly after service
4_Sawdust sticking to
stops
Improper operation
Dull blade
Improper blade
Bent blade - check
across expansion slots
1, Sawblade not round
2. Sawblade damaged
3. Sawblade loose
4, Other
1. Lube needed
tion.
- See "Lubrication" section,
- Get authorized Sears Service..
- Get authorized Sears Service
- inspect/clean stops,,
- See "Basic Saw Operation" section,
- Replace or sharpen blade,,
- Replace with 12" diameter blade designed for the
material being cut,
- Replace blade,.
- Replace blade,
- Replace blade_
- Tighten arbor screw,
- Get authorized Sears Service,,
See -"Lubrication" section
Blade binds, jams, bums t
wood. 2,
Rough cuts 3,
4,
Tool vibrates or shakes
Power head hard to puiV
push down
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