Eye Protection - Craftsman 21194 - 7-1/4 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE =SAW OPERATION
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE
PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE
ACTION
Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment. 1. See ADJUSTMENT -Setting
Cutting Depth section.
Angle of cut not 1. Miter table unlocked. 1. See OPERATION - Miter Angle
accurate. Can 2. Sawdust under table. Adjustment section.
not adjust miter. 2. Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR
EYE PROTECTION.
Loose pivot points. 1. Contact Sears Service Center.
Pivot spring not replaced 1. Contact Sears Service Center.
properly after service. 2. Clean and lubricate moving
Sawdust build-up, parts.
Cutting arm 1.
wobbles.
Cutting arm will 1.
not fully raise, or
blade guard 2.
won't fully close.
Blade binds, 1.
ams, burns 2.
wood. 3.
4
Improper operation.
Dull or warped blade.
Improper blade size.
Wood is moving during
cut.
Saw vibrates or 1. Saw blade not round/ 1.
shakes, damaged /loose. 2.
2. Arbor bolt loose.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION
section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 7-1/4 in. diameter
blade.
4. Use hold down clamp to secure
workpiece to table.
Replace blade.
Tighten arbor bolt.