Craftsman 21239 - 12 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw Operator's Manual page 27

[_ 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
10 seconds.
PROBLEM CAUSE
il. Motor brushes not sealed or lightly
sticking.
i2. Motor brake overheated from use
of defective or wrong size blade
or rapid ON/OFF cycling.
i3. Arbor bolt loose.
i4. Brushes cracked, damaged, etc.
5. Other.
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION
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.
1. Replace Brushes. See MAINTENANCE
section.
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
Motor does not il. Limit switch failure
start i2. Brush worn.
i3. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped on home panel.
Brush spark il. Brush worn.
when switch i2. Other.
released.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION
PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE 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.
Cutting arm 1. Loose pivot points. 1. Contact Sears Service Center.
wobbles.
Cutting arm will 1. Pivot spring not replaced properly 1. Contact Sears Service Center.
not fully raise, or after service. 2. Clean and lubricate moving parts.
blade guard 2. Sawdust build-up.
won't fully close.
Blade binds, 1. Improper operation. 1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION section.
ams, burns 2. Dull or warped blade. 2. Replace or sharpen blade.
wood. 3. Improper blade size. 3. Replace with 12 in. diameter blade.
4 Wood is moving during cut. 4. Use hold down clamp to secure workpiece
to table.
Saw vibrates or 1. Saw blade not round / damaged / 1. Replace blade.
shakes, loose. 2. Tighten arbor bolt.
2. Arbor bolt loose.
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