Craftsman 137.21239 Operator's Manual page 43

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION
PROBLEM
Blade hits 1. Misalignment.
table.
Angle of cut 1. Miter table unlocked.
not accurate. 2. Sawdust under table.
Can not
adjust miter.
Cutting arm 1. Loose pivot points.
wobbles.
Cutting arm 1. Pivot spring not replaced
will not fully
raise, or 2. Sawdust build-up.
blade guard
won't fully
close.
Blade binds, 1. Improper operation.
jams, burns 2. Dull or warped blade.
wood. 3. Improper blade size.
4 Wood is moving during cut.
Saw vibrates 1. Saw blade not round /
or shakes.
2. Arbor bolt loose.
PROBLEM CAUSE
properly after service.
damaged / loose.
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE
1. See ADJUSTMENT - Setting
Cutting Depth section.
1. See OPERATION - Miter Angle
Adjustment section.
2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR
EYE PROTECTION.
1. Contact Sears Service Center.
1. Contact Sears Service Center.
2. Clean and lubricate moving parts.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION
section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 12 in. diameter
blade.
4. Use hold down clamp to secure
workpiece to table.
1. Replace blade.
2. Tighten arbor bolt.
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