Troubleshooting Guide - Craftsman CMXEMAR120 Instruction Manual

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MOTOR
PROBlEM
Brake does not stop the 1. Motor brushes not sealed or lightly sticking.
blade within 10 seconds. 2. Motor brake overheated from use of defective or
wrong size blade or rapid ON/OFF cycling.
3. Arbor bolt loose.
4. Brushes cracked, damaged, etc.
5. Other.
Motor does not start. 1. Limit switch failure
2. Brush worn.
3. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped on home panel.
Brush spark when switch 1. Brush worn.
released. 2. Other.
sAW OPERATiOn
PROBlEM
Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment.
Angle of cut not accurate. 1. Miter table unlocked.
2. Sawdust under table.
Can not adjust miter.
Cutting arm wobbles. 1. Loose pivot points.
Cutting arm will not fully 1. Pivot spring not replaced properly after service.
2. Sawdust build-up.
raise, or blade guard
won't fully close.
Blade binds, jams, burns 1. Improper operation.
2. Dull or warped blade.
wood.
3. Improper blade size.
4. Wood is moving during cut.
Saw vibrates or shakes. 1. Saw blade not round / damaged / loose.
2. Arbor bolt loose.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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CORRECTiOn
1. Inspect/clean/replace brushes. See MAINTENANCE section.
2. Use a recommended blade. Let cool down. See REMOVING OR
INSTALLING THE BLADE section.
3. Retighten. See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE BLADE section.
4. Replace brushes.
5. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
1. Replace limit switch.
2. Replace brushes. See MAINTENANCE section.
3. Verify there is electrical power at the outlet.
1. Replace Brushes. See MAINTENANCE section.
2. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
CORRECTiOn
1. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
1. See OPERATION - Miter Angle Adjustment section.
2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
1. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
1. Contact Service Center or Authorized Service Station.
2. Clean and lubricate moving parts.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 10 in. (254 mm) diameter blade.
4. Use hold-down clamp to secure workpiece to table.
1. Replace blade.
2. Tighten arbor bolt.