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