Troubleshooting Guide - Craftsman 137.284630 Operator's Manual

i,A WARNING ]
To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug
the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments.
PROBLEM
Saw will not
start.
Does not make 1.
accurate 45 °
and 2.
90 ° rip cuts.
Material pinched 1.
blade when
ripping. 2.
Material binds 1.
on riving knife.
Saw makes 1.
unsatisfactory 2.
cuts. 3.
4.
5.
POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Saw is not plugged in.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
3. Cord is damaged.
4. Debris in on/off switch
Positive stop not adjusted
correctly.
Tilt angle pointer not set
accurately.
Rip fence not aligned with
blade.
Warped wood, edge against
fence is not straight.
Riving knife not aligned
correctly with blade.
Dull blade.
Blade mounted backwards.
Gum or pitch on blade.
Incorrect blade for work being
done.
Gum or pitch on blade
causing erratic feed.
1. Plug in saw.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker.
3. Replace power cord.
4. Remove switch from saw
and separate in half. Clean
any debris accumulated
within.
1. Check blade with square
and adjust positive stop.
2. Check blade with square
and adjust to zero.
1. Check and adjust rip fence.
2. Select another piece of
wood.
1. Check and align riving knife
with blade.
1. Replace blade.
2. Turn the blade around.
3. Remove blade and clean
with turpentine and coarse
steel wool.
4. Change the blade.
5. Clean table with turpentine
and steel wool.