Craftsman 315.22811 owner manual Blade is dull, Slow the feed rate, Align the rip fence

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[ Problem		Cause		Solution	I
Excess vibration.	Blade	is out of balance.	Replace	blade.
	Blade	is damaged.	Replace	blade.
	Saw is not mounted securely,		Tighten	all hardware.
	Work	surface is uneven.	Reposition on flat surface.
			Adjust legs of optional stand.
	Blade	is warped	Check Saw Blade Installation on
			page 19. Replace blade if neces-
			sary.
Rip fence does not move smoothly.	Rip fence not mounted correctly.		Remount the rip fence.
	Rails are dirty or sticky.		Clean and wax rails.
	Clamp screw is out of adjustment.		Adjustclampscrewcountemlockwise.
Rip fence does not lock at rear.	Clamp screw is out of adjustment.		Adjust clamp screw clockwise.
Cutting binds or burns work.	Blade is dull.		Replace or sharpen blade.
	Blade is heeling.		Align miter base.
	Work	is fed too fast.	Slow the feed rate.
	Rip fence is misaligned.		Align the rip fence.
	Riving knife is misaligned.		Adjust the rivingknife with shims
			provided,
	Wood is warped.		Replace the wood. Always cut with
			convex side to table surface.
Wood edges away from rip fence	Rip fence is misaligned.		Check and adjust the rip fence.
when ripping.
	Blade not properly sharpened or set, Re-sharpen or set blade,
Sliding miter table assembly does	Miter base or slides improperly		See page 37 for Adjustments		To
not move smoothly.	adjusted.		Sliding	Miter Table Assembly

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Contents Product Rules OperatingInstructions before first use of this Full ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Table SAW Rrftsmrn TABLESAW315.2281103CRAFTSMANTABLESAW315.228110 BladeCheckandBladeGuardAssembly21-33 Symbol Safety Alert SymbolRead ALL Instructions Do not USE in Dangerous EnvironNever USE this Tool in AN Explosive Before Making a CUT, be sure all adjust- merits are secure USE a Support for the Sides and BackSave These INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them Always Push the Workpiece never pull it toward the sawSpeed and Wiring Extension CordsElectrical Connection Grounding InstructionsResin Rip CutSaw Blade Path SetDo not USE 7 in. Wobble Dadoes Wide Table KitFollowing items are included with your Table Saw RRAFTSMIIN TABLESAW315.22811011CRRFTSMRNTABLESAW315.228110 WITH7/16in.SOCKETADJUSTABLE Wrench L,*.l.,.l,L,J.l,l.,.I,*,l.*,l,,,I.,,I,.l.,,I.iSocketwrench Combination SquareSafety Devices Speed and WiringOperating Components 13CRRFTSMRNTABLESAW315.228110Blade Adjustinghandle Bevel Know Your Table SAW BladeguardMiter Fenceholder Storage Brackets Lockingclamps LegstandOff position before plugging tool into the power Padlock NotprovidedTeeth SourceAssembling LEG Stand Leveling feetFiat washers 5/16 Hex nuts 5/16-18 NUT LEVELINGFOOT--HEXAssembling Storage Brackets Storagebracketsupper Brace LowerbraceLegstandassembled Figure Hexbolt Mounting the LEG Stand on the Table SAW BaseTo Install Miter Table and Fence Endcap Frontrail ScaleRAi HoldernutLock Lever To Install Accessory Table and RIP FenceHole B Tableslot Accessory To Install Blade Guard SmallhexThroatplate HexwrenchGrounding Types of CutsGroundingpin Coverofgrounded Outletbox Motor CordCuI-rlNG Tips CRRFTSI4RNTABLE SAW315.228110Bevelblade Locking Lever Adjusting Handle Throatplatebladeguard To Remove the BladeInnerandouterbladewasher Large Small HEX WrenchLoosen Nuts Riving Knife Guard Assembly Remove the Throat PlateTocenterrivingknife Rearrangeshims FigureIt is weUworth using precautions to avoid the risks To Reduce Risk of KickbackTo Avoid Kickback Use these guidelines to avoid kickbackHOW to Make a Featherboard HOW to Mount a FeatherboardTo Make a Push Stick FeatherboardTo Adjust the Blade Depth To Adjust the Blade AngleAdjustinghandle RIP Fence AngledbladeTo Lock Miter Table Miter SlidelockMaking Cuts To Make a Straight Cross CUTBlade Miterfence Guardassembly Adjustingclamp To Make a Straight RIP CUTPushstick BaseTo Make a Bevel Cross CUT Woodeninsert RIP FenceBevellockinglever Figure Do not lock31CRRFTSMBNTABLESAW315,2281t0 Slidingmiteraccessory TableassemblytableTo Make a Large Panel CUT To Make NON-THROUGH Cuts Inarning Unplug the saw to avoid possible mluryRaise the saw blade by pushing the bevel locking Clamp Pushblock Bevellockinglever FigureTo Make Dado Cuts Unplug your sawAll blades must be rated For at least RPMGeneral Maintenance Indicator Lockinglever Screws LocknutBlade Adjusting Handle Bevelbevel BoltTo Adjust the Bevel Locking Lever Blade SocketadjustingwheelTo Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the Blade TAB Hexnut CAM CompressionTo Adjust the Front and Rear Rail Clamps To Adjust the Accessory TableTo Align the Miter Locking Clamps Replace the rails and check the rail cSamps37CRRFTSMRNTABLESAW315.228110 CRRFTSMRNTABLESAW315.22811038 RRIIFTSMIIN TABLESAW315.228110 To Check Miter Fence AlignmentEight screws are visible on the miter base B To Adjust the Miter Fence There are four slides located under the slidingHex nuts on top of the miter table Eccentric Screw UP Ofbase SlideTo Adjust QUICK-STOP Merindicator Miter Fence ZeroMiter Fence DegreeLocker Bracket Assembly Threaded Hole Bevel Gear Backupbracket WasherBlade Adjusting Handle CRRFTSHRNTABLESAW315.22811042 Tilt / Elevating Mechanism43rlIAFTSMAW TABLESAW315.228110 Adjust the rivingknife with shims Sliding miter table assembly doesNot move smoothly Adjusted Blade is dullBlade adjusting handle is hard to turn Saw does not start Saw does not make accurate 90 or 45 degree cutsBlade makes poor cuts Motor labors in rip cut96,100 Forlegstandassembly Referto RgurefCraftsman 10 in. Table SAW Model no Screw 48 **STD60080373 **STD501003 75 *STDe01005 Key Part Number Description Quan 410 Key Part Number Description Quan Description Quan661811-001 49CRAFTSMANTABLESAW315.228110Key Part Number Description Quan CRAFTSMANTABLESAW315.22811050Key Part Number Key Part NumberStandard Hardware Item --May Be Purchased Locally 503Craftsman 10 in. Table SAW- Model no FigurefParts List for Figure F KEY Part Number Description QuanHomeCentralso