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To avoidinjuryfrom an accidentalstart,turntheswitch"OFF" and always remove theplugfromthepower source

before making any adjustments_

® Consult your !ocal Sears Service Center if for any reason the motor wil! not run.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACT!ON

Saw will not starL

 

Saw not plugged in.

 

 

 

 

2_

Fuse blown or circuit breaker

tripped.

 

 

3_

Cord damaged.

 

 

 

 

4_

Switch

key

not installed.

 

iDoes not make accurate

45°

Positive stop not adjusted correctly.

_nd 90° rip cuts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2_ Bevel angle pointer not set accurately.

iMateria!

pinched blade when

Rip fence not aligned

with blade.

ripping.

 

2_ Warped

wood, edge

against

fence is not

 

 

 

straight.

 

 

 

 

Material

binds on splitter.

 

Splitter

not

aligned correctly

with blade.

Saw makes unsatisfactory

1.

Du!l blade.

 

 

 

3uts.

 

2.

Blade mounted backwards.

 

 

 

3_

Gum or pitch on blade.

 

 

 

4_

Incorrect blade for work being done.

 

 

5_ Gum or pitch on blade causing erratic

 

 

 

feed.

 

 

 

 

Material

kicked back from

1.

Rip fence out of adjustment.

 

lblade.

 

2.

Splitter not aligned with blade.

 

 

3.

Feeding stock without rip fence.

 

 

4_

Dull blade.

 

 

 

 

 

5. Operator is letting go of material before

 

 

 

is past saw

blade.

 

 

 

 

7.

Miter angle

lock handle is not tight.

1.Plug in saw.

2.Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

3.Have cord replaced by a Sears Service Center.

4.Refer to page 17, Figure X.

1.Check blade with square and adjust positive stop.

2.Position straight edge of wood against fence.

1.Check and adjust rip fence.

2.Select another piece of wood.

1.Check and align splitter with blade.

1.

Replace blade.

 

2.

Blade teeth must face forward.

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 sloL

2.

Align

splitter with blade.

 

3_

Instatl and use rip fence_

 

4.

Instal! and use splitter. (with guard)

5.

Replace blade.

 

6.

Push material all the way past saw

 

blade

before releasing work.

7.

Tighten handle.

 

Blade does not raise or tilt ifreely.

iBlade does not come up to speed_

Machine vibrates excessively.

Does not make accurate 45° _nd 90° cross cuts.

Sawdust and dirt in raising and tilting mechanisms.

Extension cord too light or too long. 2_ Low house voltage.

Saw not mounted securely to workbench. 2_ Stand not level

3_ Damaged saw blade.

Miter gauge out of adjustmenL

1. Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt.

1.Replace with adequate size cord.

2.Contact your electric company.

1.Tighten a!l mounting hardware.

2.Adjust stand level to floor.

3.Replace blade.

1.Square miter gauge to 90%

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Craftsman 137.24884 operating instructions IAWARNmNGn, Symptom Possible Causes Corrective ACT!ON

137.24884 specifications

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