Craftsman 351.215140 Operator's Manual page 9

Becertain m otor iskept clean a nd isfrequently vacuumed
free ofdust.
Use soap and water toclean p ainted parts, rubber parts and
plastic g uards.
LUBRICATION
The shielded ball beadngs in this tool are permanently
lubdcated at the factory. They require no further lubrication.
• When operation seems stiff, a light coat of paste wax
applied to the table will make it easier to feed the work
while finishing.
• De not apply wax to the belt platen. Belt could pick up wax
and deposit it on wheels causing belt to slip.
KEEP TOOL IN REPAIR
• If power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately.
• Replace worn abrasives when needed.
• Replace any damaged or missing parts. Use parts list to
order parts.
Any attempt to repair motor may create a hazard unless
repair is done by a qualified service technician. Repair
service is available at your nearest Sears store.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor will not start 1. Low voltage 1. Check power line for proper voltage
2. Open circuit in motor or loose 2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or
connections open connection
3. Defective switch 3. Replace switch
4. Defective capacitor 4. Replace capacitor
Motor will not start; 1. Short eimuit in line cord or plug 1. _nspect line cord or plug for damaged insulationand
fuses blown or cimuit shorted wires
breakers are tdpped 2. Short circuit in motor or loose 2. Inspect al! lead connections on motor for loose or
connections shorted terminals or worn insulationon wires
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in 3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers
power line
Motor fails to develop full 1. Power line overloaded with lights, 1. Reduce the load on the power line
power (power output of appliances and other motors
motor decreases rapidly 2+ Undersize wires or circuits too long 2. increase wire sizes, or reduce length of wiring
with decrease in voltage 3. General overloading of power 3. Request a voltage check from the power company
at motor terminals) company's facilities
Motor overheats Motor overloaded Reduce load On motor
Motor stalls (resulting in 1. Short circuit in motor or loose 1. inspect connections in motor for loose or shorted
blown fuses or tdpped connections terminals or worn insulation on lead wires
circuit breakers) 2. Low voltage 2. Correct the low line voltage conditions
3. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in 3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers
power line
4. Motor overload 4. Reduce 1cad on motor
_lachine slows down Applying too much pressure to workpieoe Ease up on pressure
while operating
Abrasive belt runs off top Not tracking propedy See operation "Adjusting Belt Tracking"
wheel
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