Possible cause(s), Troub eshootinq – Sears 113.197611 User Manual
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Troub eshootinq
Cutting Problem
Inaccurate cut
Crosscuts not accurate at indexed
miter positions
Possible Cause(s)
Loose locks
Saw blade out of alignment
Sawdust between workpiece and
fence
Fence not straight
Swavel lock loose or not locked
Crosscut travel not square with
fence
Carriage assembly loose on arm
Arm not indexing properly
Looseness between column
tube and column support
Saw cuts at slight bevel
Workpiece kerf rough with tooth
marks from blade
Blade tends to advance through
workpiece too fast during
crosscutting
Blade not square to table
Table not parallel to radial arm
Bevel lock loose
Work table not flat
Carriage bearings loose
Blade not square to fence
Using improper blade for desired
finish cut
Blade dull
User pulls blade through
workpiece too fast
What to Do
Check miter, rip, bevel, and
swivel locks. See Adjustments for
Wear
Check alignment
Keep front table clean
Replace fence
Adjust swivel lock for wear
Square blade crosscut travel
Adjust carriage bearings, then re
align saw
Adjust miter lock for wear
Adjust column support
Depth of crosscut varies from one Table not parallel with radial arm Level front table
side of workpiece to other
Square blade to table for crosscut
ting and ripping
Level front table
Adjust bevel lock for w'ear
Replace table
Adjust carriage bearings, then re
align saw
Square blade to fence
Use proper smooth-cutting blade
Sharpen or replace blade
Pull blade slowly and steadily
through workpiece
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