Troubleshooting Guide - Craftsman 152.221240 Owner's Manual

TO PREVENT INJURY TO YOURSELF or damage to the table saw, turn the power switch to the "OFF" position and
unplug the power cord from the electrical receptacle before making any adjustments.
PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE(S)
Motor does not 1. Switch not pressed in far enough or switch
start:
2. Defective switch.
3. Defective capacitor.
4. Low line voltage.
5. Defective motor.
Motor stalls, 1. Circuit overload.
thermal-overload
2. Low line voltage.
trips or circuit
breakers open
frequently:
3. Motor overload.
4. Incorrect fuses on circuit breakers.
5. Short circuit in motor; loose connections or
Motor starts 1. Low line voltage.
slowly or fails to
come to full speed:
2. Defective motor windings.
3. Defective capacitor.
Motor running too 1. Restricted air circulation due to dust
hot:
2. Motor overload.
Handwheels are hard 1. Handwheel Lock Knob has not been loosened.
to turn:
2. Dust accumulation on tilting or beveling gears
Miter gauge does not 1. Miter gauge groove and miter gauge bar are
move smoothly:
2. Set-screws in miter gauge bar are out of
Workpiece binds, 1. Blade is dull.
burns or stalls motor
2. Board is warped or twisted.
when ripping:
3. Rip fence is not parallel to blade.
Saw blade does not 1. Blade is dull.
cut true at 90 or 45
2. Indicator arrow is not properly adjusted.
degrees:
3. Positive stops are not set properly.
Rip fence does not 1. Rip fence is not mounted properly.
move smoothly:
2. Rails are dirty or sticky.
Saw vibrates 1. Blade is warped.
excessively:
2. Drive belt is damaged.
3. Work surface is uneven.
4. Saw is not mounted securely.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

in the "OFF" position.
worn insulation on lead wires.
accumulation.
inside of cabinet.
dirty.
adjustment.
SOLUTION
1. Depress switch in 1/2 inch or make sure switch is in the
"ON" position.
2. Have switch replaced.
3. Have capacitor replaced.
4. Correct low line voltage condition. If saw is plugged into an
extension cord, plug saw directly into wall outlet.
5. Have motor replaced.
NOTE: 3 and 4 must be done by a qualified service
technician.
1. Reduce circuit load (turn off other appliances)
2. Correct low line voltage condition. Check line voltage with a
multi-meter. If saw is plugged into an extension cord,
unplug saw from extension cord and plug saw directly to
wall outlet.
3. Reduce load on motor, slow down feed rate of workpiece
being pushed into blade.
4. Have correct fuses on circuit breakers installed by a quali-
fied electrician.
5. Inspect terminals in motor for damaged insulation and
shorted wires and have them replaced. Check all power
lead connections.
1. Correct low line voltage condition. Check line voltage with a
multi-meter. If saw is plugged into an extension cord,
unplug saw from extension cord and plug saw directly to
wall outlet.
2. Have motor replaced.
3. Have capacitor replaced
1. Clean dust and restore normal air circulation around motor.
2. Reduce load on motor.
1. Loosen Handwheel Lock Knob.
2. Clean off tilt and bevel gear assemblies.
1. Clean miter gauge groove and bar.
2. Adjust set-screws in miter gauge bar.
1. Sharpen or replace blade.
2. Replace board.
3. See "Fence Alignment" in Operation and Adjustment
Section.
1. Sharpen or replace blade.
2. Adjust bevel indicator arrow.
3. Adjust 90 and 45-degree positive stops.
1. See "Fence Alignment" in Operation and Adjustment Section.
2. Clean and apply paste wax to rails.
1. Replace blade.
2. Replace drive belt.
3. Reposition saw on a flat surface. Adjust leveling feet, if
supplied with saw.
4. Tighten all hardware.
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