Craftsman 113.236090 Owner's Manual page 24

Troubleshooting . - ..
WARNING_ For your own safety, turn switch "OFF", and remove plug from
power source outlet before troubleshooting your scroll saw, I
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Problem Probable Cause
i Breaking : 1.Wrong tension
,, B lades. 2. Over working blade.
- 3. Wrong blade appli-
cation.
14. Twisting blade in
wood,
_lain end blade
slips within
blade clamp
Motor will not
run.
Vibration
NOTE: There
witt always be
some vibration
present when
the Saw is run-
ning because of
the bla.de and
arm m0vement.
Motor-stops dur-
ing cuts :
1. Blade clamp not
tightened
2. End of blade
becomes burnished.
3. Dirty finger knob
threads.
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1. Damaged cord or
plug.
2. Damaged motor or
controt board.
1. Improper mounting
of the saw.
2. Unsuitable mount-
ing surface.
3. Loose table
4. Loose motor mount-
ing.
1. Aggressive feeding
causes Current Pro-
tector to shut motor
off;
2. Excessive sawdust
under unit may bind
linkage, causing
current protector to
shut motor off.
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Remedy Schedule
1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Reduce feed rate.
3. Use narrow blades for cutting thin
wood. wide blades for thicker wood,
4. Avoid side pressure on blade.
1. Tighten blade clamp.
2. Roughen end of blade with emery
(100 grit)
3. Ctean and oil threads.
1. Replace damaged parts before using
saw again.
2. Consult Sears Service. Any attempt
to repair this motor or control board
may create a HAZARD unless repair
is done by a qualified service techni*
cian. Repair service is available at
your nearest Sears Store.
1. See mounting instructions in this
manual for proper mounting tech-
nique.
2. The heavier your workbench is, the
less vibration will occur. A plywood
workbench will not be as good a work
surface as the same size solid lum-
ber. Use common sense in choosing
a mounting surface.
3. Tighten table lock knob.
4. Tighten motor mounting screws.
1. Turn machine "OFF" and then back
"ON" to continue cutting. Slow down
the feed rate of material into blade.
2. Clean sawdust from under unit.
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