Craftsman 315.218061 Operator's Manual page 40

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION i
Saw does not make accurate
90 ° or 45 ° cuts.
Positive stops inside cabinet need
adjusting (Bevel Cuts).
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter
Cuts).
Adjust positive stops.
Adjust the miter gauge.
Height/bevel adjusting hand-
wheel is hard to turn.
Gears or screw post inside
cabinet are clogged with saw
dust.
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/Department.
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 Locking lever is not at full left Move locking lever to left.
turning height/bevel adjusting position.
handwheel.
Motor labors in rip cut. Blade not proper for rip cut. Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer
teeth.
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