Troubleshooting Guide - Craftsman MiterMate 137.212260 Operator's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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 - MOTOR
PROBLEM
Brake does 1. Motor brushes not sealed or
not stop
blade within 6 2. Motor brake overheated from use
seconds.
3. Arbor bolt loose.
4. Brushes cracked, damaged, etc.
5. Other.
Motor does not 1. Limit switch failure
start 2. Brush worn.
3. Fuse blown or circuit breaker
Brush spark 1. Brush worn.
when switch 2. Other.
released.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - SAW OPERATION
PROBLEM
Blade hits table.
Angle of cut not
accurate. Can not
adjust miter.
Cutting arm wobbles. 1. Loose pivot points.
Cutting arm will not
fully raise, or blade
guard
won't fully close.
Blade binds, jams,
burns wood.
Saw vibrates or
shakes.
PROBLEM CAUSE
lightly sticking.
of defective or wrong size blade
or rapid ON/OFF cycling.
tripped on home panel.
PROBLEM CAUSE
1. Misalignment.
1. Miter table unlocked.
2. Sawdust under table.
1. Pivot spring not replaced
properly after service.
2. 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. Inspect/clean/replace brushes. See
MAINTENANCE section.
2. Use a recommended blade. Let cool down.
See REMOVING OR INSTALLING THE
BLADE section.
3. Retighten. See REMOVING OR
INSTALLING THE BLADE section.
4. Replace brushes.
5. Contact Sears Service Center.
1. Replace limit switch.
2. Replace brushes. See MAINTENANCE
section.
3. Verify there is electrical power at the
outlet.
1. Replace brushes. See MAINTENANCE
section.
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
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. Contact Sears Service Center.
1. Clean and lubricate moving parts.
2. Contact Sears Service Center.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 10 in. diameter blade.
4. Use clamp to secure workpiece to
fenceunit and table.
1. Replace blade.
2. Tighten arbor bolt.
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