Troubleshooting - Craftsman 315.218291 Operator's Manual

, PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION 1
Excess vibration.
Rip fence does not move
smoothly.
Rip fence does not lock at
rear.
Blade is out of balance.
Blade is damaged.
Saw is not mounted securely.
Work surface is uneven.
Cutting binds or burns work.
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.
Replace blade.
Replace blade.
Tighten all hardware.
Reposition on flat surface.
Adjust legs of optional stand.
Check saw blade installation. Replace blade
if necessary
Remount the rip fence.
Clean and wax rails.
Adjust clamp screw counterclockwise.
Adjust clamp screw clockwise.
Blade is dull.
Blade is heeling.
Work is fed too fast.
Rip fence is misaligned.
Riving knife is misaligned.
Wood is warped.
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.
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