Craftsman 137.218010 Operator's Manual page 22

la, WARNING U
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments.
o Consult your local Sears Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run.
SYMPTOM
Saw wil! not start
Does not make accurate
45 ° and 90 ° rip cuts
Material pinched blade
when ripping
Material binds on splitter
Saw makes unsatisfactory
cuts
Material kicked back from 1.
blade 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Blade does not raise or tilt 1.
freely
Blade does not come up to 1.
speed 2.
Machine vibrates
excessively
Does not make accurate
45 ° and 90 ° cross cuts
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Saw not plugged in 1. Plug in saw
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
3. Cord damaged 3. Have cord replaced by a Sears
Service Center
1. Positive stop not adjusted correctly 1. Check blade with square and adjust
2. Bevel angle pointer not set accurately positive stop
2. Check blade with square and adjust
to zero
1. Rip fence not aligned with blade 1. Check and align rip fence
2. Warped wood, edge against fence is 2. Select another piece of wood
not straight
1. Splitter not aligned correctly with blade 1. Check and align splitter with blade
1. Duli blade 1.
2. Blade mounted backwards 2.
3. Gum or pitch on blade 3.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done
5. Gum or pitch on blade causing erratic 4.
feed 5.
Rip fence out of adjustment 1.
Splitter not aligned with blade 2.
Feeding stock without rip fence 3.
Dul! blade 4.
Operator is letting go of material before 5.
it is past saw blade
Miter an qle lock handle is not tiqht 6.
Sawdust and dirt in raising and tilting 1.
mechanisms
Extension cord too light or too long 1.
Low house voltage 2.
1. Saw not mounted securely to
workbench
2. Stand not level
3. Damaged saw blade
1. Miter gauge out of adjustment
Replace blade
Blade teeth must face forward
Remove blade and clean with
turpentine and coarse steel wool
Change the blade
Clean table with turpentine and steel
wool
Align rip fence with miter gauge slot
Align splitter with blade
install and use rip fence
Replace Blade
Push material all the way past saw
blade before releasing work
Tiqhten handle
Brush or blow out loose dust and
dirt
Replace with adequate size cord
Contact your electric company
1. Tighten al! mounting hardware
2. Adjust stand level to floor
3. Replace blade
1. Square miter gauge to 90 °
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