Troubleshooting Guide - Craftsman MULTI-MITER 137.242760 Operator's Manual

i_ WARNING I
To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the switch OFF and unplugthe tool before moving, replacing the blade
or making adjustments.
Consult your Sears Sewice Center if for any reason the motor will not run.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR
PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
I. Inspect / clean / replace brushes, See
MAINTENANCE section.
PROBLEM
Brake does not
stop blade within
6 seconds.
Motor does not
start
Brush spark
when switch
released.
1. Motor brushes not
sealed or lightly
sticking.
2. Motor brake
overheated from use
of defective or wrong
size blade or rapid
ON/OFF cycling.
3. Arbor screw loose.
4. Other.
1. Fuse
2. Brush worn.
3. Other.
1. Brushes
Worn/Damaged
2. Use a recommended blade.
Let cool down.
3. Retighten.
4. Contact Sears Service Center.
1.15-Amp time delay fuse, or circuit breaker.
2. See MAINTENANCE section.
3, Contact Sears Service Center.
1. Replace Brushes (See Maintenance).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION
PROBLEM
Blade hits table.
Angle of cut not
accurate.
Can't adjust miter.
Cutting arm
wobbles.
Cutting arm won't
fully raise, or
blade guard won't
fully close.
Blade binds, jams,
bums wood.
Sew vibrates or
shakes.
PROBLEM CAUSE
1. Miselignment.
1. Miter table unlocked.
2. Sawdust under table.
1. Loose pivot points.
1. Part failure.
2. Pivot spring not
replaced propedy
after service.
3. Sawdust build-up.
1. Improper operation.
2. Dull blade.
3. Improper blade size.
4. Warped blade.
1 .Saw blade not round.
2.Saw blade damaged.
3.Saw blade loose.
4.Other.
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. See ADJUSTMENT section.
1. Use Miter Quick Look.
See OPERATION Section.
2. Vacuum or blow out dust,
WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
1. See ADJUSTMENT Section.
1. Contact Sears Service Center.
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
3. Clean and lubricate moving parts.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 10" diameter blade.
4, Replace blade.
1 .Replace blade,
2.Replace blade.
3. Tighten arbor bolt,
4,Contact Sears Service Center.
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