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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make
sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other part can create a
hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, DO NOT touch the sharp points on the blade
with ngers or hands while performing any
maintenance.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during
product operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
General maintenance
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake uid,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc., come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic.
•
All bearings are sealed. They are lubricated for life and
need no further maintenance.
•
Periodically clean all dust and wood chips from around
and under the base and the rotary table. Even though
slots are provided to allow debris to pass through, some
dust will accumulate.
•
The brushes are designed to give you several years of
use. If they ever need replacement, return the tool to
the nearest service center for repair.
Worklight cleaning
•
For the best worklight performance, perform the
following maintenance regularly.
•
Carefully clean sawdust and debris from worklight lens
with a cotton swab.
•
DO NOT use solvents of any kind, they may damage the
lens.
•
Dust build-up can block the worklight and prevent it
from accurately indicating the line of cut.
•
Follow miter saw's instruction manual to remove and
install blade.
•
With blade removed from saw, clean pitch and build-up
from blade. Pitch and debris can interfere with the
worklight and prevent it from accurately indicating the
line of cut.
Dust duct cleaning
Depending on your cutting environment, saw dust can clog
the dust duct and may prevent dust from owing away
from the cutting area properly. With the saw unplugged and
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the saw head raised fully, low pressure air or a large
diameter dowel rod can be used to clear the dust out of the
dust duct.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: To avoid injury from an accidental start,
turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from
the power source before making any adjustments.
All electrical or mechanical repairs should be done
only by quali ed service technicians. Contact
CRAFTSMAN Authorized Service Center.
Consult CRAFTSMAN Authorized Service Center if for
any reason the motor will not run.
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Saw will not start. • Saw not plugged in.
• Fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped.
• Cord damaged.
• Brushes worn out.
Blade does not
• Extension cord too light
come up to speed.
or too long.
• Low house current.
Saw makes
• Dull blade.
unsatisfactory cuts.
• Blade mounted
backwards.
• Gum or pitch on blade.
• Incorrect blade for work
being done.
Does not make
• Miter angle pointer not
accurate miter cuts.
adjusted correctly.
• Blade is not square to
fence.
• Workpiece moving.
Material pinches
• Cutting warped material. • Refer to "Cutting warped
blade.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels
become illegible or are missing, call 1-888-331-4569 for a
free replacement.
For replacement parts, call our customer service department
at 1-888-331-4569, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
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SOLUTION
• Plug in saw.
• Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
• Have cord replaced by
authorized service
center.
• Service brushes.
• Replace with adequate
size cord.
• Contact your electric
company.
• Replace blade.
• Turn blade around.
• Remove blade and clean
with coarse steel wool
and turpentine or
household oven cleaner.
• Change the blade type.
• Check and adjust.
• Check and adjust.
• Clamp workpiece
securely to fence.
material".
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