Craftsman 113.198251 Operator's Manual page 82

Saw Operations - 2
Problem Probable Cause.
What to Do
Workpiece kerr rough
with tooth marks from
blade (also called heel).
Saw blade not square
to fence.
Go to Alignment of the Blade,
Squaring Blade to Fence.
Saw blade not parallel
to table,,
Go to Alignment of the Blade,
Making Blade Parallel to Table.
Using improper blade for finish Use proper smooth cutting
cut desired, blade.
Wood binds, smokes, and Dull blade or warped board.
motor slows down or stops
when ripping.
Sharpen or replace the saw
blade. Do not use severely
warped material.
Feed rate too fast. Slow feed rate.
Saw blade heels. Go to Alignment of the Blade,
Making Blade Parallel to Table.
Fence not straight. Replace fence.
Carriage assembly loose on arm. Go to Aligmnent of the Blade,
Squaring Blade to Table for Rip-
ping.
Board pulls away from
fence when ripping.
Saw blade has heel.
Go to Alignment of the Blade,
Making Blade Parallel to Table.
Workpiece strikes
spreader when ripping.
Spreader not in line with blade. Go to Alignment of the Blade,
Installing Guard / Setting
Spreader.
Saw does not travel
smoothly on arm.
Dirty track.
Clean track and lubricate with
light grease.
Bad bearing. Replace bearing.
Worn track. Replace track.
Clamping force not suffi- Miter lock needs adjustment.
cient at miter angles other
than 45° .
Go to Maintaining Your Saw,
Adjustments for Wear, Miter
Lock.
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