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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 PROBLEM CAUSE
SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE
ACTION
Blade hits table. 1. Misalignment. 1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting
Arm Travel section.
Angle of cut not
accurate. Can
not adjust miter.
1. Miter table unlocked.
2. Sawdust under table.
1. See OPERATION - Miter Angle
Adjustment section.
2. V
acuum or blow out dust. WEAR
EYE PROTECTION.
Cutting arm
wobbles.
1. Loose pivot points. 1. See ADJUSTMENT - Cutting
Arm Travel section.
Cutting arm will
not fully raise, or
blade guard
won’t fully close.
1. Pivot spring not replaced
properly after service.
2. Sawdust build-up.
1. Contact Sears Service Center.
2. See MAINTENANCE section.
Blade binds,
jams, burns
wood.
1. Improper operation.
2. Dull or warped blade.
3. Improper blade size.
4 Wood is moving during
cut.
1. See BASIC SAW OPERATION
section.
2. Replace or sharpen blade.
3. Replace with 12 in. diameter
blade.
4. Use hold down clamp to secure
workpiece to table.
Saw vibrates or
shakes.
1. Saw blade not round /
damaged / loose.
2. Arbor bolt loose.
1. Replace blade.
2. Tighten arbor bolt.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING
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