Eye Protection; Troubleshooting Guide - Craftsman 137.212371 Operator's Manual

_.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 - SAW OPERATION
PROBLEM
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.
jBlade binds,
jams, burns
wood.
Saw vibrates or
shakes.
PROBLEM CAUSE
1. Misalignment.
1. Miter table unlocked.
2. Sawdust under table.
1. Loose pivot points.
1. Pivot bolt too tight.
2. Pivot spring not replaced
properly after service.
3. 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.
: SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE _
ACTION
1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting .....
Arm Travel section.
1. See OPERATION - Miter Angle
Adjustment section.
2: Vacuum :or blow out dust. WEAR
EYE PROTECTION.
1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting
Arm Travel section.
1. Loosen pivot bolt lock nut (see
adjustment section).
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
3. See MAINTENANCE section,
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION
section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 10 in. diameter
blade.
4. Use hold down clamp to secure
workpiece to table.
1. Replace blade.
2. Tighten arbor bolt.