Troubleshooting Guide; A Warning; Voltage; Rip Fence - Craftsman 137.218250 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

A 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.
• Consult your local Sears Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run.
SYMPTOM
Saw will not start.
Does not make
accurate 45° and
90° rip cuts.
Material pinches blade
when ripping.
Material binds on splitter.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts.
Material kicked back
from blade.
Blade does not
raise or tilt freely.
Blade does not
come up to speed.
Machine vibrates
excessively.
Does not make accurate
45° and 90° cross cuts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Saw not plugged in.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
1. Positive stop not adjusted correctly.
2. Blade tilt pointer not set accurately.
1. Rip fence not aligned with blade.
2. Warped wood, edge against
fence is not straight.
1. Splitter not aligned correctly
with blade.
1. Dull blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards.
3. Gum or pitch on blade.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done.
5. Gum or pitch on table
causing erratic feed.
1. Rip fence out of alignment.
2. Splitter not aligned with blade.
3. Feeding stock without rip fence.
4. Splitter not in place.
5. Dull blade.
6. The operator letting go of material
before it is past saw blade.
7. Miter angle lock knob is not tight.
1. Sawdust and dirt in raising
and tilting mechanisms.
1. Extension cord too light
or too long.
2. Low house voltage.
1. Saw not mounted securely to
workbench.
2. Bench on uneven floor.
3. Damaged saw blade.
1. Miter gauge out of adjustment.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Plug in saw.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. Have cord replaced by a Sears
Service Center.
1. Check blade with square and adjust
positive stop.
2. Check blade with square and adjust
pointer to zero.
1. Check and adjust rip fence.
2. Select another piece of wood.
1. Check and align splitter with blade.
1. Replace blade.
2. Turn blade around.
3. Remove blade and clean with
turpentine and coarse steei wool.
4. Change the blade.
5. Clean table with turpentine
and steel wool.
1. Align rip fence with miter gauge slot.
2. Align splitter with blade.
3. Install and use rip fence.
4. Install and use splitter (with guard).
5. Replace blade.
6. Push material all the way past saw
blade before releasing work.
7. Tighten knob.
1. Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt.
1. Replace with adequate size cord.
2. Contact your electric company.
1. Tighten all mounting hardware.
2. Reposition on flat level surface.
Fasten to floor if necessary.
3. Replace blade.
1. Adjust miter gauge.
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