Craftsman 315.218291 Operator's Manual page 50

I PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION i
Wood edges away from rip Rip fence is misaligned. Check and adjust the rip fence.
fence when ripping. Blade not properly sharpened or Resharpen or set blade.
set.
Sliding miter table assembly Miter base or slides improperly See page 30 for adjustments to sliding
does not move smoothly, adjusted, miter table assembly.
Saw does not make accurate 90
or 45 degree cuts.
Positive stops inside cabinet need
adjusting (Bevel Cuts).
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter
Cuts).
Adjust positive stops.
Adjust the miter gauge.
Blade adjusting handle 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.
Motor labors in rip cut. Blade not proper for rip cut.
Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer
teeth.
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