Craftsman 137.21239 operating instructions Troubleshooting Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

!WARNING

To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR

PROBLEM		PROBLEM CAUSE		SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE
PROBLEM		PROBLEM CAUSE		ACTION
				ACTION
Brake does	1.	Motor brushes not sealed	1.	Inspect/clean/replace brushes.
not stop blade		or lightly sticking.		See MAINTENANCE section.
within 10	2.	Motor brake overheated	2.	Use a recommended blade. Let
seconds.		from use of defective or		cool down. See REMOVING
		wrong size blade or rapid		OR INSTALLING THE BLADE
		ON/OFF cycling.		section.
	3.	Arbor bolt loose.	3.	Retighten. See REMOVING
	4.	Brushes cracked,		OR INSTALLING THE BLADE
		damaged, etc.		section.
	5.	Other.	4.	Replace brushes.
			5.	Contact Sears Service Center.

Motor does	1.	Limit switch failure	1.	Replace limit switch.
not start	2.	Brush worn.	2.	Replace brushes. See
	3.	Fuse blown or circuit		MAINTENANCE section.
		breaker tripped on home	3.	Verify there is electrical power at
		panel.		the outlet.

Brush spark	1.	Brush worn.	1.	Replace Brushes. See
when switch	2.	Other.		MAINTENANCE section.
released.			2.	Contact Sears Service Center.

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Contents Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, lL 60179 USA Table of Contents Motor WarrantyProduct Specifications Blade SizeSymbols ProhibitionSupport and Clamp Work Power Tool Safety USE Proper ExtensionDisconnect Tools from Always Wear EYEWear a Face Mask or Dust Reduce the Risk24. ! Danger People Compound Miter SAW Safety Power Supply and Motor Specifications Electrical RequirementsMotor Safety Protection Important Electrical Requirements cont’dDouble Insulated Guidelines for Extension Cords Be sure your extension cord isUse a separate electrical circuit Accessories and Attachments Recommended AccessoriesAccessories Hex Key Tools Needed for AssemblySupplied Not supplied Blade Wrench Combination Square Must be TrueCarton Contents Know Your Sliding Miter SAW Glossary of Terms Instruction or OWNER’SWoodworking Terms Revolutions PER Minute RPMInstalling the Miter Handle FIG. a Assembly and AdjustmentsEstimated Assembly Time 5 10 minutes Unlocking the Slide Carriage FIG. BRemoving and Installing the Table Insert FIG. H Installing the Exhaust Port and the Dust BAG FIG. EInstalling the HOLD-DOWN Clamp FIG. F and G LockingFig. H Mounting the Miter SAW FIG. I, JRemoving or Installing the Blade For portable use, placeInstalling Blade FIG. K, L, M Fig. MLaser Beam Class II Laser ProductBevel Pointer Adjustment Fig. O Bevel Adjustment Fig. PMiter Angle Adjustment FIG. Q Miter Scale Indicator Adjustment FIG. QAdjusting Fence Squareness FIG. R Setting Cutting Depth FIG. SAdjusting Cutting Depth FIG. S Sliding the Rear Extension Support BAR FIG. T Fig. TAdjustments Requirements and Safety Before Each USE Inspect Your SAWOperation Keep Your Work Area Clean Plan Your WorkDo not OVER-REACH Dress for SafetyInspect Your Workpiece Never cut freehandWhen SAW is Running Before freeing jammed material Body and Hand Position FIG. UFinishing a cut Basic SAW OperationsSliding Fence & Remove Sliding Fence FIG. W Sliding FenceSliding Carriage System FIG Before Leaving the SAW Miter CUT FIG. YBevel CUT FIG. Z Bevel Stop for Crown Molding FIG. AA Compound CUT FIG. BBTo Slide Cut Wide Boards Fig. CC Fig. DD Fig. CCAuxiliary Wood Fence FIG. FF Cutting Base Molding FIG. GGCutting Crown Molding FIG. HH Bevel/Miter SettingsOnly When the Angle Between the Walls Equals Equal exactlyCrown Molding Chart Compound Miter sawReplacing Carbon Brushes FIG. JJ MaintenanceMaintenance Lower Blade GuardSawdust Lubrication FIG. KKCentral pivot of plastic guard Use Troubleshooting Guide EYE Protection Parts List Schematic a Parts List for SAW Schematic B Schematic B Parts List for Motor Page Get it fixed, at your home or ours