Craftsman 137.21807 Manual De Usuario

To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn switch OFF and unplug
the tool before moving, replacing the blade or making adjustments.

WARNING

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Saw will not

start.

1. Saw is not plugged in.

2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker

tripped.

3. Cord is damaged.

4. Debris in on/off switch

1. Plug in saw.

2. Replace fuse or reset circuit

breaker.

3. Replace power cord.

4. Remove switch from saw

and separate in half. Clean

any debris accumulated

within.

Does not make

accurate 45°

and

90° rip cuts.

1. Positive stop not adjusted

correctly.

2. Tilt angle pointer not set

accurately.

1. Check blade with square

and adjust positive stop.

2. Check blade with square

and adjust to zero.

Material pinched

blade when

ripping.

1. Rip fence not aligned with

blade.

2. Warped wood, edge against

fence is not straight.

1. Check and adjust rip fence.

2. Select another piece of

wood.

Material binds

on riving knife.

1. Riving knife not aligned

correctly with blade.

1. Check and align riving knife

with blade.

Saw makes

unsatisfactory

cuts.

1. Dull blade.

2. Blade mounted backwards.

3. Gum or pitch on blade.

4. Incorrect blade for work being

done.

5. Gum or pitch on blade

causing erratic feed.

1. Replace blade.

2. Turn the blade around.

3. Remove blade and clean

with turpentine and coarse

steel wool.

4. Change the blade.

5. Clean table with turpentine

and steel wool.