TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Cause | Solution |
Saw does not make accurate 90˚ or 45˚ cuts.
Positive stops inside cabinet need adjusting (Bevel Cuts).
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter Cuts).
Adjust positive stops.
Adjust the miter gauge.
Height/bevel adjusting hand- | Gears or screw post inside |
wheel is hard to turn. | cabinet are clogged with saw |
| dust. |
Clean the gears or screw post.
Saw does not start. | Motor cord or wall cord is not |
| plugged in. |
Plug in motor cord or wall cord.
Circuit fuse is blown.
Circuit breaker is tripped.
Cord or switch is damaged.
Replace circuit fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Have the cord or switch replaced at your Sears Service Center.
Blade makes poor cuts. | Blade is dull or dirty. |
| Blade is wrong type for cut being |
| made. |
Clean, sharpen, or replace blade. Replace with correct type.
Blade is mounted backwards. | Remount blade. |
Blade does not lower when turning height/bevel adjusting handwheel.
Locking lever is not at full left position.
Blade cover is dirty.
Move locking lever to left.
See cleaning instructions in the Maintenance section.
Motor labors in rip cut.
Blade not proper for rip cut.
Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer teeth.
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