Troubleshooting, Problem cause solution – Craftsman 315.228110 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Cause

Solution

Saw does not make accurate 90 or

45 degree cuts.

Positive stops inside cabinet need

adjusting (Bevel Cuts).

Adjust positive stops.

Miter gage is misaligned

(Miter Cuts).

Adjust the miter gage.

Blade adjusting handle is hard to

turn.

Gears or Screw Post inside cabinet

are clogged with sawdust.

Clean the gears or screw post.

Saw does not start.

Motor cord or wall cord is not

plugged in.

Circuit fuse is blown.

Circuit breaker is tripped.

Cord or switch is damaged.

Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

Replace circuit fuse.

Reset circuit breaker.

Have the cord or switch replaced at

your Sears Service Center/Depart-

ment.

Blade makes poor cuts.

Blade is dull or dirty.

Blade is wrong type for cut being

made.

Blade is mounted backwards.

Clean, sharpen or replace blade.

Replace with correct type.

Remount blade.

Blade does not lower when turning

blade adjusting handle.

Back side of riving knife has come

in contact with saw table.

Locking lever is not at full left ,

position.

Realign and adjust the riving knife.

Move locking lever to left.

Motor labors in rip cut.

Blade not proper for rip cut.

Change blade; rip blade typically

has fewer teeth.

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