Instruction Manual

ENGLISH
26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
BE SURE TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
For assistance with your product, visit our website at www.craftsman.com for a list of service centers, or call CRAFTSMAN
at 1-888-331-4569.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: The manufacturer and/or distributor is providing the buyer with a parts list and assembly
diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer nor distributor make any representation or
warranty of any kind to the buyer regarding the accuracy of the list or diagram or that buyer is qualified and able to make
any repairs or replace any parts of the product. The manufacturer and/or distributor expressly recommend: that all repairs
and/or part replacements only be undertaken by a certified and licensed technician, and not by the buyer. The buyer
assumes all risk and liability, including injuries to persons and damage to property, associated with and arising out of any
attempt of the buyer at repairs or replacement of parts to the product.
MOTOR
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Brake does not stop the
blade within 10 seconds.
1. Motor brushes not sealed or lightly sticking.
2. Motor brake overheated from use of defective or
wrong size blade or rapid ON/OFF cycling.
3. Arbor bolt loose.
4. Brushes cracked, damaged, etc.
5. Other.
1. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
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. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
5. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
Motor does not start. 1. Limit switch failure
2. Brush worn.
3. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped on home panel.
1. Replace limit switch.
2. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
3. Verify there is electrical power at the outlet.
Brush spark when switch
released.
1. Brush worn.
2. Other.
1. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
2. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
SAW OPERATION
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment. 1. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
Angle of cut not accurate.
Can not adjust miter.
1. Miter table unlocked.
2. Sawdust under table.
1. See OPERATION - Miter Angle Adjustment section.
2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
Cutting arm wobbles. 1. Loose pivot points. 1. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
Cutting arm will not fully
raise, or blade guard
won’t fully close.
1. Pivot spring not replaced properly after service.
2. Sawdust build-up.
1. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
2. Clean and lubricate moving parts.
Blade binds, jams, burns
wood.
1. Improper operation.
2. Dull or warped blade.
3. Improper blade size.
4. Wood is moving during cut.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 10 in. (254 mm) diameter blade.
4. Use hold-down clamp to secure workpiece to table.
Saw vibrates or shakes. 1. Saw blade not round / damaged / loose.
2. Arbor bolt loose.
1. Replace blade.
2. Tighten arbor bolt.