Eye Protection - Craftsman 21221 - 12 in. Sliding Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE
PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE
ACTION
1. Misalignment. See ADJUSTMENT -Setting
Cutting Depth section.
1. Miter table unlocked. See OPERATION - Miter Angle
2. Sawdust under table. Adjustment section.
Vacuum or blow out dust. WEAR
EYE PROTECTION.
1. Loose pivot points. Contact Sears Service Center.
Blade hits
table.
Angle of cut
not accurate.
Can not
adjust miter.
Cutting arm
wobbles.
Cutting arm
will not fully
raise, or
blade guard
won't fully
close.
Blade binds,
ams, burns
wood.
Saw vibrates
or shakes.
1. Pivot spring not replaced
properly after service.
2. Sawdust build-up.
1. Improper operation.
2. Dull or warped blade.
3. Improper blade size.
4 Wood is moving during
cut.
1. Saw blade not round /
damaged / loose.
2. Arbor bolt loose.
.
1.
2.
1.
1.
2.
Contact Sears Service Center.
Clean and lubricate moving
parts.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION
section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 12 in. diameter
blade.
4. Use hold down clamp to secure
workpiece to table.
1. Replace blade.
2. Tighten arbor bolt.
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