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 - SAW OPERATION
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Blade hits table. | 1. | Misalignment. | 1. | See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting |
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| Arm Travel section. |
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Angle of cut not | 1. | Miter table unlocked. | 1. | See OPERATION - Miter Angle |
accurate. Can | 2. | Sawdust under table. |
| Adjustment section. |
not adjust miter. |
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| 2. | Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR |
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| EYE PROTECTION. |
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Cutting arm | 1. | Loose pivot points. | 1. | See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting |
wobbles. |
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| Arm Travel section. |
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Cutting arm will | 1. | Pivot spring not replaced | 1. | Contact Sears Service Center. |
not fully raise, or |
| properly after service. | 2. | See MAINTENANCE section. |
blade guard | 2. | Sawdust |
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won’t fully close. |
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Blade binds, | 1. | Improper operation. | 1. | See BASIC SAW OPERATION |
jams, burns | 2. | Dull or warped blade. |
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wood. | 3. | Improper blade size. | 2. | Replace or sharpen blade. |
| 4 | Wood is moving during | 3. | Replace with 12 in. diameter |
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| blade. |
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| 4. | Use hold down clamp to secure |
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| workpiece to table. |
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Saw vibrates or | 1. | Saw blade not round / | 1. | Replace blade. |
shakes. |
| damaged / loose. | 2. | Tighten arbor bolt. |
| 2. | Arbor bolt loose. |
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