Craftsman CM 14 INCH CHOP SAW Manuel Du Propriétaire

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Chop saw wheel hits 

base or work surface.

1.  The cutting depth 

adjustment bolt is set 

too deep.

1.  See “Adjusting the 

Cutting Depth Stop 

Bolt” section.

Cutting wheel does not 

cut through workpiece.

1.  Depth stop bolt setting is 

incorrect. 

1.  See “Adjusting the 

Cutting Depth Stop 

Bolt” section.

Cut is not square.

1.  Defective wheel.

2.  Work not positioned 

properly.

3.  Excessive wheel 

pressure.

1.  Replace immediately.

2.  See “Adjusting for 

Angle Cutting” section.

3.  Lessen wheel pressure 

during cutting operation.

Chop saw wheel binds, 

jams, burns workpiece. 

Rough cuts.

1.  Improper operation.

2.  Dull chop saw wheel.

3.  Improper chop saw 

wheel.

1.  See “Operation” 

section.

2.  Replace wheel.

3.  Replace with 14 in. 

abrasive cutting wheel. 

Tool vibrates or 

shakes.

1.  Wheel not round.

2.  Wheel damaged.

3.  Wheel loose.

4.  Machine is not secure.

5.  Other.

1.  Replace wheel.

2.  Replace wheel.

3.  Tighten arbor bolt.

4.  Mount tool to 

worksurface.

5.  Call customer service.

Power head won’t 

fully rise.

1.  Pivot spring not replaced 

properly after service.

2.  Part failure.

1.  Call customer service.

2.  Call customer service.

Cutting head hard to 

pull/push down.

1.  Lubrication needed.

1.  See “Maintenance” 

section.

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

tool before moving, replacing the abrasive cutting wheel or making adjustments.