COMPANION 137.232040 Operator's Manual page 22

To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments.
• Consult your local Sears Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run.
SYMPTOM
Saw will not start
Does not make accurate
45 ° and 90 ° rip cuts
Material pinched blade
when ripping
Material binds on splitter
Saw makes unsatisfactory
cuts
Material kicked back from
blade 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Blade does not raise or tilt 1.
freely
Blade does not come up
to speed
Machine vibrates
excessively
Does not make accurate
45 ° and 90 ° cross cuts
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Saw not plugged in 1. Plug in saw
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
3. Cord damaged 3. Have cord replaced by a Sears
Service Center
1. Positive stop not adjusted correctly 1. Check blade with square and adjust
positive stop
2. Bevel angle pointer not set accurately 2. Check blade with square and adjust
to zero
1. Rip fence not aligned with blade 1. Check and align rip fence
2. Warped wood, edge against fence is 2. Select another piece of wood
not straight
1. Splitter not aligned correctly with blade 1. Check and align splitter with blade
1. Dull blade
2. Blade mounted backwards
3.Gum or pitch on blade
4. Incorrect blade for work being done
5.Gum or pitch on blade causing erratic
feed
1. Rip fence out of adjustment
Splitter not aligned with blade
Feeding stock without rip fence
Dull blade
Operator is letting go of material before
it is past saw blade
Miter angle lock handle is not tight
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2.
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2.
3.
1.
Sawdust and dirt in raising and tilting
mechanisms
Extension cord too light or too long 1.
Low house voltage 2.
Saw not mounted securely to
workbench
Stand not level
Damaged saw blade
Miter gauge out of adjustment
1. Replace blade
2. Blade teeth must face forward
3. Remove blade and clean with
turpentine and coarse steel wool
4. Change the blade
5. Clean table with turpentine and
steel wool
1. Align rip fence with miter gauge slot
2. Align splitter with blade
3. Install and use rip fence
4. Replace Blade
5. Push material all the way past saw
blade before releasing work
6. Tighten handle
1. Brush or blow out loose dust and
dirt
Replace with adequate size cord
Contact your electric company
1. Tighten all mounting hardware
2. Adjust stand level to floor
3. Replace blade
1. Square miter gauge to 90 °