Troubleshooting Guide - Craftsman 137.218300 Operator's Manual

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
1.
Saw will not start 2.
3.
Does not make accurate 1.
45 ° and 90 ° rip cuts
2.
Material pinched blade 1.
when ripping 2.
Material binds on splitter
Saw makes unsatisfactory
cuts
Material kicked back from
blade 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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
Saw not plugged in 1.
Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2.
Cord damaged 3.
Positive stop not adjusted correctly 1.
Tilt angle pointer not set accurately 2.
Rip fence not aligned with blade 1.
Warped wood, edge against fence is 2.
not straight
1. Splitter not aligned correctly with blade 1.
1. Dull blade 1.
2. Blade mounted backwards 2.
3.Gum or pitch on blade 3.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done 4.
5.Gum or pitch on blade causing erratic 5.
feed
1. Rip fence out of adjustment 1
Splitter not aligned with blade 2.
Feeding stock without rip fence 3.
Splitter not in place 4.
Dull blade 5.
The operator letting go of material 6.
before it is past saw blade
Miter/bevel angle lock knob is not tight 7.
Sawdust and dirt in raising and tilting 1.
mechanisms
1. Extension cord too light or too long 1.
2. Low house voltage 2.
.
2.
3.
1.
Saw not mounted securely to
workbench
Bench on uneven floor
Damaged saw blade
Miter gauge out of adjustment
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Plug in saw
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
Have cord replaced by a Sears
Service Center
Check blade with square and adjust
positive stop
Check blade with square and adjust
to zero
Check and adjust rip fence
Select another piece of wood
Check and align splitter with blade
Replace blade
Turn the blade around
Remove blade and clean with
turpentine and coarse steel wool
Change the blade
Clean table with turpentine and
steel wool
• Align rip fence with miter gauge slot
Align splitter with blade
Install and use rip fence
Install and use splitter (with guard)
Replace blade
Push material all the way past saw
blade before releasing work
Tighten knob
Brush or blow out loose dust and
dirt
Replace with adequate size cord
Contact your electric company
1. Tighten all mounting hardware
2. Reposition on flat level surface
Fasten to floor if necessary
3. Replace blade
1. Adjust miter gauge