Craftsman 315.284610 Operator's Manual page 40

I PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION i
Saw does not make accurate Positive stops inside cabinet need Adjust positive stops.
90 ° or 45 ° cuts. adjusting (Bevel Cuts).
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter Adjust the miter gauge.
Cuts).
Height/bevel adjusting hand- Gears or screw post inside Clean the gears or screw post.
wheel is hard to turn. cabinet are clogged with saw
dust.
Saw does not start. Motor cord or wall cord is not Plug in motor cord or wall cord.
plugged in.
Circuit fuse is blown.
Circuit breaker is tripped.
Cord or switch is damaged.
Replace circuit fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Have the cord or switch replaced at your
nearest authorized service center.
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.
Motor labors in rip cut. Blade not proper for rip cut.
Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer
teeth.
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