PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Saw does not start. 1. Motor cord or control-cut cord is 1. Plug in cord.
not plugged in.
2. Cord or switchis damaged. 2. Have the cord or switch re-
placed at your nearest Sears
Service Center.
3. Circuitfuse is blown. 3. Replace circuit fuse.
4. Circuitbreaker istripped. 4. Reset circuit breaker.
5. Switch is burned out. 5. Have the switch replaced and
request avoltage check from
the power company.
6. Connections are loose, burned
out, or damaged. 6. Have the wiring checked and
repaired. Request voltage check
from power company.
Motor does not reach full speed or 1. Voltage from source is low.
power. 1. Request a voltage check from
the power company.
2. Circuit is overloaded with other
appliances or motors. 2. Test without any other motors
and on different circuit.
3. Motor windings are burnedout. 3. Have the windings replaced and
request a voltage check from
the power company.
4. Fuses orcircuit breakers are
wrong size. 4. Have an electrician replace with
a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.
5. Extension cord is too long. 5. Use a shorter cord.
Motor stalls, blows fuses, or trips
circuit breakers.
6. Starter switch isdefective.
1. Starter switch isdefective.
2. Voltage from source islow.
6. Have the switch replaced.
1. Have the switch replaced.
2. Request avoltage check from
the power company.
3. Fuses orcircuit breakers are
wrong size or defective. 3. Have an electrician replace with
a15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.
Motor overheats. 1. Motoris overloaded. 1. Request a voltage check from
the power company.
2. Windings are burned out. 2. Have thewindings replacedand
request a voltage check from
the power company.
3. Work is being fed too fast. 3. Feed work slower.
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