PROBLEM
Brake does not stop
blade within
2-3 seconds.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR
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PROBABLE CAUSE
Brushes not seated
or lightly sticking,
Motor brake winding-
overheated from use of not-
recommended accessory
or rapid on/off cycling.
Arbor screw loose
Other.
Motor does not start, 1. Fuse.
2. Brushes worn.
3. Other.
Brush sparking when 1, Normal--automatic brake
switch released, working properly.
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
--Inspect/clean/replace brushes
(see maintenance section).
--Use a recommended blade
--Let cool down.
-- Retighten
--Authorized service Check motor brake winding,
switch, condition of commutator.
-15-Amp time delay fuse, or CKT. breaker.
-See "Maintenance," page 21.
--Authorized service
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE - GENERAL
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
Blade hits table, 1. Misalignment. --See Assembly and Alignment, page 10
2. Damaged depth stop. --Get authorized Sears Service.
Angle of cut 1 Misalignment. -See Assembly and Alignment, page 10
not accurate,
Can't move 1. Fence in rear position --Loosen fence clamps Retighten before starting
miter adjustment, and clamp tight, next cut,
2. Sawdust under table, --Vacuum or blow out dust,
, WEAR EYE PROTECTION
Power-head 1, Loose pivot points. --See Assembly and Alignment, Step 4, page !2.
wobbles.
Power-head
won't fully rise.
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Blade binds, jams,
burns wood.
Tool vibrates or
shakes.
1 Pivot misadjustment.
2. Part failure.
3 Pivot spring not replaced
properly after service.
! Improper operation,
2. Dull blade,
3 Improper blade
4 Warped blade.
1. Saw blade not round
2. Saw blade damaged.
3. Saw biade loose.
4. Other.
--See Assembly and Alignment, Step 4, page 12.
--Get authorized Sears Service.
-Get authorized Sears Service.
-See Basic Saw Operation, page 16.
-Replace or sharpen blade.
--Replace with 10" diameter blade designed
for the material being cut.
-- Replace blade.
--Replace blade
--Replace blade.
--Tighten arbor screw,
--Get authorized Sears Service.