Troubleshooting; Maintenance - Craftsman 21221 - 12 in. Sliding Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw Operator's Manual

WARNING I
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 PROBLEM CAUSE
Brake does
not stop blade
within 10
seconds.
Motor does
not start
Brush spark
when switch
released.
,
2.
.
4.
.
1.
2.
3.
,
2.
Motor brushes not sealed 1.
or lightly sticking.
Motor brake overheated 2.
from use of defective or
wrong size blade or rapid
ON/OFF cycling. 3.
Arbor bolt loose.
Brushes cracked,
damaged, etc. 4.
Other. 5.
Limit switch failure 1.
Brush worn. 2.
Fuse blown or circuit
breaker tripped on home 3.
panel.
Brush worn. 1.
Other.
,
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Inspect/clean/replace brushes.
See MAINTENANCE section.
Use a recommended blade. Let
cool down. See REMOVING OR
INSTALLING THE BLADE section.
Retighten. See REMOVING
OR INSTALLING THE BLADE
section.
Replace brushes.
Contact Sears Service Center.
Replace limit switch.
Replace brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
Verify there is electrical power at
the outlet.
Replace Brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
Contact Sears Service Center.
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