Troubleshooting Guide - Craftsman 137.248840 Operator's Manual

IAWARNmNG n
To avoidinjury from an accidental start, turntheswitch"OFF" and always remove theplugfromthepower source
before making any adjustments_
® Consult your !ocal Sears Service Center if for any reason the motor wil! not run.
SYMPTOM
Saw will not starL
iDoes not make accurate 45 °
_nd 90 ° rip cuts.
iMateria! pinched blade when
ripping.
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Material binds on splitter.
Saw makes unsatisfactory 1.
3uts. 2.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Saw not plugged in.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
Cord damaged.
Switch key not installed.
Positive stop not adjusted correctly.
Bevel angle pointer not set accurately.
Rip fence not aligned with blade.
Warped wood, edge against fence is not
straight.
Splitter not aligned correctly with blade.
Du!l blade.
Blade mounted backwards.
CORRECTIVE ACT!ON
1. Plug in saw.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. Have cord replaced by a Sears Service
Center.
4. Refer to page 17, Figure X.
1. Check blade with square and adjust
positive stop.
2. Position straight edge of wood against
fence.
1. Check and adjust rip fence.
2. Select another piece of wood.
1. Check and align splitter with blade.
1. Replace blade.
2. Blade teeth must face forward.
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Gum or pitch on blade.
Incorrect blade for work being done.
Gum or pitch on blade causing erratic
feed.
3. Remove blade and clean with
turpentine and coarse steel wool
4. Change the blade.
5. Clean table with turpentine and steel
wool.
Material kicked back from 1.
lblade. 2.
Blade does not raise or tilt
ifreely.
iBlade does not come up to
speed_
Machine vibrates excessively.
Does not make accurate 45 °
_nd 90 ° cross cuts.
Rip fence out of adjustment.
Splitter not aligned with blade.
3. Feeding stock without rip fence.
4_ Dull blade.
5. Operator is letting go of material before
is past saw blade.
7. Miter angle lock handle is not tight.
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Sawdust and dirt in raising and tilting
mechanisms.
1. Align rip fence with miter gauge sloL
2. Align splitter with blade.
3_ Instatl and use rip fence_
4. Instal! and use splitter. (with guard)
5. Replace blade.
6. Push material all the way past saw
blade before releasing work.
7. Tighten handle.
1. Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt.
Extension cord too light or too long. 1. Replace with adequate size cord.
Low house voltage. 2. Contact your electric company.
Saw not mounted securely to workbench. 1. Tighten a!l mounting hardware.
Stand not level 2. Adjust stand level to floor.
Damaged saw blade. 3. Replace blade.
Miter gauge out of adjustmenL 1. Square miter gauge to 90%
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