Craftsman 113.196120 Owner's Manual page 66

Troubleshooting
Motor Problem
Motor ove_hems or stalls
While motor is running, fuses
blow
Possible Cause(s)
Ovecloaded power
Feedingrate too fag
ImlxoPcr motorcooling
Saw blade has heel
Saw blade is dull
Motor Overloaded
Need 15 amp circuit
Need 15 amp slow-blow fuse
Low voltage
What to Do
Reduce line load by removing
other fights, appliances
Slow down rate of feed
Vacuum sawdust from motor to
allow normal air circulation
Check alignment
Sharpen blade
Slow down rate of feed
Call your electrician
Install correct fuses
Check voltage. Normal loads can
be safely handled at 10% above or
below nameplate voltage; heavy
loads need same voltage at motor
terminal as on nameplate
Motor starts slowly of fails to
come to full power
Incorrect gauge extension cord
Overloaded power line
Undersize wires or circuit too long
Refer to table in Electrical
Connections
Reduce line load by removing
other lights, appliances
Increase wire size or shorten
length of wiring
Motor will not run
Protector circuit open
Low voltage
Sawdust build-up
Bent or bound-up arb_ shaft
Push re-set button; listen and feel
for click
Check power line for correct volt-
age
Vacuum motor
Check that shaft turns freely by
hand; if it doesn't, contact Sears
Fuses blow when motor is turned
on
Internal damage
Take saw to Sears for service
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