Operating instructions

WARNING l

To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug the machine

before attempting any maintenance or carrying out any adjustments to your saw.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MOTOR

PROBLEM PROBLEM CAUSE

Brake does not stop the blade

within 6 seconds.

Motor does not start.

Brush spark when switch is

released.

1. Motor brushes not sealed

or lightly sticking.

2. Motor brake overheated from

use of defective or wrong size

blade or rapid ON/OFF cycling.

3. Loose arbor bolt.

4. Brushes cracked or otherwise

damaged.

5. Other.

1. Fuse blown or circuit breaker

tripped on home panel.

2. Worn motor brushes.

1. Worn brushes.

2. Other.

SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE

ACTION

1. Inspect/clean/replace brushes.

See MAINTENANCE section.

2. Use a recommended blade.

Allow to cool down.

See INSTALLING or

REMOVING A BLADE section.

3. Tighten the arbor bolt.

4. Replace brushes.

5. Contact Sears Service

Center.

1. Verify there is electrical

power at the power outlet.

2. Replace brushes.

See MAINTENANCE section

1. Replace brushes.

See MAINTENANCE section

2. Contact Sears Service

Center.