TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments.
• Consult your local Sears Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run.
SYMPTOM | POSSIBLE CAUSES | CORRECTIVE ACTION |
Saw will not start. | 1. | Saw not plugged in. |
| 2. | Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped. |
| 3. | Cord damaged. |
1. | Plug in saw. |
2. | Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker, |
3. | Have cord replaced by a Sears |
| Service Center. |
Does not make accurate 45° and 90° rip cuts.
Material pinches blade when ripping.
Material binds on splitter.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts.
Material kicked back from blade.
Blade does not raise or tilt freely,
Blade does not come up to speed,
Machine vibrates excessively,
Does not make accurate 45° and 90° cross cuts.
1.Positive stop not adjusted correctly.
2.Blade tilt pointer not set accurately.
1.Rip fence not aligned with blade.
2.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 table causing erratic feed.
1, Rip fence out of alignment.
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.
1.Sawdust and dirt in raising and tilting mechanisms.
1.Extension cord too light or too long.
2.Low house voltage.
1.Saw not mounted securely to
workbench.
2.Bench on uneven floor.
3.Damaged saw blade.
1.Miter gauge out of adjustment.
1. Check blade with square and adjust |
positive stop. |
2.Check blade with square and adjust pointer to zero.
1.Check and adjust rip fence.
2.Select another piece of wood.
1.Check and align splitter with blade.
1.Replace blade.
2.Turn blade around.
3.Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool.
4.Change the blade.
5.Clean table with turpentine and steel wool.
1.Align rip fence with miter gauge slot.
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.
1.Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt.
1.Replace with adequate size cord.
2.Contact your electric company.
1.Tighten all mounting hardware.
2.Reposition on flat level surface. Fasten to floor if necessary.
3.Replace blade.
1.Adjust miter gauge.
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