Troubleshooting - Craftsman 315.220100 Operator's Manual

CAUSE SOLUTION
Saw does not start. 1. Motor cord or controPcut cord is 1. PUugin cord,
not pUugged in.
2. Cord or switch is damaged. 2. Have the cord or switch re-
pUaced 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 6. Have the wiring checked and
out, or damaged, repaired. Request voltage check
Motor does not reach full speed or 1. Voltage from source is low. 1. Request a voltage check from
power, the power company.
2. Circuit is overloaded with other 2. Test without any other motors
appliances or 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 4. Have an electrician replace with
wrong size. 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 1. Starter switch is defective. 1. Have the switch replaced.
circuit breakers.
2. Voltage from source is low. 2. Request a voltage check from
the power company.
3. Fuses or circuit breakers are 3. Have an electrician replace with
wrong size or defective, 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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