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Part #40040B
The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part
Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Sears 3261 saw blades, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.
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#NI
All parts diagram
Part #40040B
The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part
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Main causes: damaged rubber tire, worn wheel bearings, loose blade tension, dull saw blade...
Main causes: dull blade, improper feeding, loose blade tension, not using a work piece guide...
Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, feeding work piece to quickly, loose blade tension...
Main causes: broken saw blade, bad drive belt, damaged rubber tire...
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