Troubleshooting - Craftsman 315.216260 Owner's Manual

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Remove brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver.
• Remove brush assembly. Gently pry the brush
assembly out using a small screwdriver, point of
a nail or paperclip, etc.
• Check for wear. If one brush is worn down
shorter than 114 in., replace both brushes. Do
not replace one side without replacing the other.
• Reassemble using new brush assembly. Make
sure curvature of brush matches curvature of
motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube.
Use the blunt end of something thin (eraser end
of pencil, etc.) to push the brush into the tube
until it stays.
• Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly
(straight) and replace.
• Tighten brush cap using a hand powered screw-
ddver only. Do not overtighten.
• Repeat for other brush.
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_j_1. BRUSH CAP
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,_ WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove plug from power outlet before adjusting or
aligning your scroll saw.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Motor will not run. 1. Problem with ON-OFF switch, I.
power cord, or outlet.
2. Motor Defective.
2,
Have worn parts replaced before using
Scroll Sew again. Have the proper
outlet installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
Do not attempt any repair. Have
repaired by a qualified service techni-
cian at a Sears store or repair center.
Blades breaking.
Vibration (there is always
some vibration when the saw
is running).
1. Too much tension. 1. Adjust tension.
2, Feeding too quickly. 2. Reduce feed rate.
3, Wrong blade. 3.
4. Blade twisting in wood. 4.
Narrow blades for cutting thin wood or
tight corners and turns, wide blades for
thicker wood or wide turns,
Reduce side pressure on blade, check
blade tension.
1. Improper mounting of saw.
2. Mounting surface.
3. Loose table or table resting
against motor.
4. Loose motor mounting. 4. Tighten mounting screws.
Blade runout (blade not 1. Blade holders out of line. 1.Realign blade.
properly aligned with arm
motion).
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1. Check mounting.
2. Check mounting in manual.
3. Tighten table lock knob.