Troubleshooting Guide - Craftsman 137.212372 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING
!
To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug
the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR
PROBLEM
Brake does not
stop blade within
6 seconds.
Motor does not
start
Brush spark when
switch released.
PROBLEM CAUSE
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 bolt loose.
4. Brushes cracked,
damaged, etc.
5. Other.
1. Limit switch failure
2. Brush worn.
3. Fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped on home
panel.
4. Other.
1. Brush worn.
2. Other.
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE
1. Inspect/clean/
replace brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
2. Use a recommended
blade. Let cool down. See
REMOVING OR INSTALLING
THE BLADE section.
3. Retighten. See REMOVING
OR INSTALLING THE
BLADE section.
4. Replace brushes.
5. Contact Sears Service
Center.
1. Replace limit switch.
2. Replace brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
3. Verify there is electrical power
at the outlet.
4. Contact Sears Service Center.
1. Replace Brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
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