Craftsman 315.22038 owner manual Problem Cause, Solution

PROBLEM	CAUSE
Saw does not start.	1.	Motor cord or control-cut cord is
		not plugged in.
	2.	Cord or switch is damaged.

SOLUTION

1.Plug in cord.

2.Have the cord or switch re- placed at your nearest Sears Service Center.

3.Circuit fuse is blown.

4.Circuit breaker is tripped.

5.Switch is burned out.

3.Replace circuit fuse.

4.Reset circuit breaker.

5.Have the switch replaced and request a voltage check from the power company.

Motor does not reach full speed or power.

Motor stalls, blows fuses, or trips circuit breakers.

Motor overheats.

6.Connections are loose, burned out, or damaged.

1.Voltage from source is low.

2.Circuit is overloaded with other appliances or motors.

3.Motor windings are burned out.

4.Fuses or circuit breakers are wrong size.

5.Extension cord is too long.

6.Starter switch is defective.

1.Starter switch is defective.

2.Voltage from source is low.

3.Fuses or circuit breakers are wrong size or defective.

1.Motor is overloaded.

2.Windings are burned out.

3.Work is being fed too fast.

6.Have the wiring checked and repaired. Request voltage check from power company.

1.Request a voltage check from the power company.

2.Test without any other motors and on different circuit.

3.Have the windings replaced and request a voltage check from the power company.

4.Have an electrician replace with a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.

5.Use a shorter cord.

6.Have the switch replaced.

1.Have the switch replaced.

2.Request a voltage check from the power company.

3.Have an electrician replace with a 15 amp fuse or circuit breaker.

1.Request a voltage check from the power company.

2.Have the windings replaced and request a voltage check from the power company.

3.Feed work slower.

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