Craftsman 137.21237 operating instructions Problem Cause Suggested Corrective Action

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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.

TROU BLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR

PROBLEM

 

 

 

PROBLEM

CAUSE

 

 

SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE

ACTION

Brake

does

not

I.

Motor

brushes not sealed or lightly

I.

Inspect/clean/replace

brushes. See

 

stop blade

within 6

 

sticking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE

section.

 

 

seconds.

 

2.

Motor

brake overheated from

use of

2.

Use a recommended

blade. Let cool down. See

 

 

 

 

defective

or wrong

size blade or rapid

 

REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE

 

 

 

 

ON/OFF

cycling.

 

 

 

 

section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,

Arbor

bolt loose.

 

 

 

3.

Retighten. See REMOVING OR

INSTALLING

 

 

 

4.

Brushes

cracked,

damaged,

etc.

 

THE BLADE section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Replace

brushes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Contact

Sears

Service

Center.

 

 

Motor

does

not start

1.

Limit switch

failure

 

 

 

1.

Replace

limit switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Brush

worn.

 

 

 

 

2.

Replace

brushes. See MAINTENANCE

section.

 

 

 

3.

Fuse

blown

or circuit

breaker

tripped on

3. Verify there is electrical power at the outlet.

 

 

 

 

home

panel.

 

 

 

 

4.

Contact

Sears

Service

Center.

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brush

spark when

1.

Brush

worn.

 

 

 

 

1.

Replace

Brushes. See MAINTENANCE

section.

switch

released.

2.

Other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Contact

Sears

Service

Center.

 

 

TROU BLESHOOTING

GUIDE

- SAW OPERATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROBLEM

 

 

PROBLEM CAUSE

 

SUGGESTED

CORRECTIVE

ACTION

Blade

 

hits table.

1.

Misalignment.

I.

See ADJUSTMENT

- Cutting Arm Travel section.

Angle

of cut not

 

 

 

 

I.

See OPERATION

- Miter Angle

Adjustment

1.

Miter table

unlocked.

 

section.

 

 

 

 

 

accurate. Can not

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Sawdust under table.

2.

Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR EYE

 

adjust

 

miter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROTECTION.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutting

arm wobbles.

I.

Loose pivot

points.

I.

See ADJUSTMENT

- Cutting Arm Travel

section.

Cutting

arm will not

I.

Pivot bolt too tight.

1.

Loosen

pivot bolt lock nut (see adjustment

 

fully raise, or blade

2.

Pivot spring

not replaced properly

 

section).

 

 

 

 

 

guard

won'tfully

 

after service.

2.

Contact

Sears Service Center.

 

 

close.

 

 

3.

Sawdust build-up

3.

See MAINTENANCE

section.

 

 

Blade

 

binds, jams,

1.

Imprope r operat ion.

1.

See BASIC SAW

OPERATION

section.

 

burns

wood.

2.

Dull or warped blade.

2.

Replace

or sharpen

blade.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Improper blade size.

3.

Replace

with 10 in. diameter blade.

 

 

 

 

4

Wood is moving during cut.

4.

Use hold down clamp to secure

workpiece

to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

table.

 

 

 

 

 

Saw vibrates or

1.

Saw

blade

not round / damaged / loose.

1.

Replace

blade.

 

 

 

 

shakes.

2.

Arbor

bolt loose.

2.

Tighten

arbor bolt.

 

 

 

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Contents Model No CRSFrSMSNMotor Miter SAW Ection PAG E SectionBlade Rotating TableUSE Proper Extension CORDS. Make sure Disconnect Tools from Power SourceCheck for Damaged PARTS. Check for Power Supply and Motor Specifications Keep the Motor AIR Slots Clean and free of chips or dustDouble Insulated Motor Safety ProtectionAccessories Recommended AccessoriesIL Warning Combination Square Must be TrueUnpacking Your Miter SAW IA WarningPage Woodworking Terms INSTALLiNG the Dust BAG FIG. D Estimated Assembly Time 5 10 minutesUnlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. B RaisingWARNINe INSTALLiNG the HOLD-DOWN ClampIAWARNmNG Mounting the Miter SAW FIG. G, G=IMountinginstructions Removing and Installing the BladeFrom turning the machine on Laser Guide FIG. KAvoid Direct EYE Contact Bevel Adjustment Fig. N Bevel Stop AdjustmentSetting Cutting Depth FIG. Q Miter Angle Adjustment FIG. OMiter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. O Adjusting Fence Squareness FIG. PSafety and Operations Sections Before Using the Miter SAWRecommended Accessories Keep Your Work Area CleanWhen SAW is Running Dress for SafetyPlan Your Work Do not OverreachIAWARNmNO Before freeing jammed material 6 Release trigger switchBody and Hand Position FIG. R To Turn SAW on FIG. SSliding Carriage System FIG WAR.mr,JGIBefore Leaving the SAW Miter CUT FIG. UBevel Stop for Crown Molding FIG. W IAWANiGICompound CUT FIG Slide Cutting Wide Boards UP to 12 in. WideAuxiliary Wood Fence FIG. CC Cutting Bowed Material FIG. ZCuttingbasemolding FIG. DD Bevel/Miter SettingsCutting Crown Molding FIG. EE, FF Inside corner-Left sideCrown Molding Chart AWARmG MaintenanceIAwARJG Problem Problem Cause Suggested Corrective Action Problem Cause Suggested Corrective Action10INSUDINGCOMPOUNDMtTESAW.MODEL.O137.212370 Parts List for SAW SchematicSchematic for SAW SAW Model Parts List and Schematic for MotorPage Your Home

137.21237 specifications

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