Troubleshooting - Craftsman 315.228110 Owner's Manual

Problem
Excess vibration.
Rip fence does not move smoothly.
Rip fence does not lock at rear.
Cutting binds or burns work.
Wood edges away from rip fence
when ripping.
Sliding miter table assembly does
not move smoothly.
® TABLE SAW 315.228110

TROUBLESHOOTING

Cause
Blade is out of balance.
Blade is damaged.
Saw is not mounted securely.
Work surface is uneven.
Blade is warped
Rip fence not mounted correctly.
Rails are dirty or sticky.
Clamp screw is out of adjustment.
Clamp screw is out of adjustment.
Blade is dull.
Blade is heeling.
Work is fed too fast.
Rip fence is misaligned.
Riving knife is misaligned.
Wood is warped.
Rip fence is misaligned.
Blade not properly sharpened or set. Re-sharpen or set blade.
Miter base or slides improperly
adjusted.
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Solution
Replace blade.
Replace blade.
Tighten all hardware.
Reposition on flat surface.
Adjust legs of optional stand.
Check Saw Blade Installation on
page 19. Replace blade if neces-
sary.
Remount the rip fence.
Clean and wax rails.
Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.
Adjust clamp screw clockwise.
Replace or sharpen blade.
Align miter base.
Slow the feed rate.
Align the rip fence.
Adjust the riving knife with shims
provided.
Replace the wood. Always cut with
convex side to table surface.
Check and adjust the rip fence.
See page 37 for Adjustments To
Sliding Miter Table Assembly