WARNING
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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
miter
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.
Replace brushes.
See MAINTENANCE
section
1. Replace brushes.
See MAINTENANCE
section
2. Contact Sears Service
Center.
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