Craftsman 315.220381 - Manual (Page 55)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Saw does not start. 1. Motor cord or control-cut cord is
not plugged in.
1. Plug in cord.
2. Cord or switch is damaged. 2. Have the cord or switch re­
placed at your nearest Sears
Service Center.
3. Circuit fuse is blown. 3. Replace circuit fuse.
4. Circuit breaker is tripped. 4. Reset circuit breaker.
5. Switch is burned out. 5. Have the switch replaced and
request a voltage check from
the power company.
6. Connections are loose, burned
out, or damaged.
6. Have the wiring checked and
repaired. Request voltage check
from power company.
Motor does not reach full speed or
power. 1. Voltage from source,is low. 1. Request a voltage check from
the power company.
2. Circuit is overloaded with other
appliances or motors.
2. Test without any other motors
and on different circuit.
3. Motor windings are burned out. 3. Have the windings replaced and
request a voltage check from
the power company.
4. Fuses or circuit breakers are
wrong size.
4. Have an electrician replace with
a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.
5. Extension cord is too long. 5. Use a shorter cord.
6. Starter switch is defective. 6. Have the switch replaced.
Motor stalls, blows fuses, or trips
circuit breakers.
1. Starter switch is defective.
2. Voltage from source is low.
1. Have the switch replaced.
2. Request a voltage check from
the power company.
3. Fuses or circuit breakers are
wrong size or defective.
3. Have an electrician replace with
a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.
Motor overheats. 1. Motor is overloaded. 1. Request a voltage check from
the power company.
2. Windings are burned out. 2. Have the windings replaced and
request a voltage check from
the power company.
3. Work is being fed too fast. 3. Feed work slower.
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