•Remove brush cap with aflat blade screwdriver.
• Remove brush assembly. Gently pry the brush
assembly out using a small screwdriver, point of
a nail or paper clip, etc.
• Check for wear. If one brush is worn down
shorter than 1/4 in., replace both brushes. Do
not replace one side without replacing the other.
• Reassemble using new brush assembly. Make
sure curvature of brush matches curvature of
motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube.
Use the blunt end of something thin (eraser end
of pencil, etc.) to push the brush into the tube
until it stays.
• Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly
(straight) and replace.
• Tighten brush cap using a hand powered screw-
driver only. Do not overtighten.
• Repeat for other brush.
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_i, WARNING: For your own safety,turn switch OFF and remove plug from power outletbefore adjusting or
aligning your scroll saw.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Motorwill not run. 1. Problemwith ON-OFF switch, 1.
powercord, or outlet.
2. Motor Defective. 2.
Have worn parts replaced before using
Scroll Saw again. Have the proper
outletinstalled bya qualified electri-
cian.
Do notattempt any repair. Have
repaired by aqualified servicetechni-
cianat a Sears store or repair center.
Blades breaking. 1. Too much tension. 1. Adjusttension.
2. Feeding too quickly. 2. Reduce feed rate.
3. Wrong blade. 3.
4. Blade twisting in wood. 4.
Narrowblades for cuttingthin wood or
tightcornersand turns, wideblades for
thickerwood or wide turns.
Reduce side pressure on blade, check
blade tension.
Vibration (there is always 1. Improper mounting of saw. 1. Check mounting.
some vibration when the saw 2. Mounting surface. 2. Check mounting in manual.
is running). 3, Loose table or table resting 3. Tighten table lock knob.
against motor.
4, Loose motor mounting. 4. Tighten mounting screws.
Blade runout (blade not 1, Blade holders out ofline. 1. Realign blade.
properly aligned with arm
motion).
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