Craftsman 315.22811 Saw does not make accurate 90 or 45 degree cuts, Blade makes poor cuts

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Cause

Solution

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Saw does not make accurate 90 or 45 degree cuts.

Positive stops inside cabinet need adjusting (Bevel Cuts).

Miter gage is misaligned (Miter Cuts).

Adjust positive stops.

Adjust the miter gage.

Blade adjusting handle is hard to turn.

Saw does not start.

Blade makes poor cuts.

Gears or Screw Post inside cabinet are clogged with sawdust.

Motor cord or wall cord is not plugged in.

Circuit fuse is blown.

Circuit breaker is tripped.

Cord or switch is damaged.

Blade is dull or dirty.

Blade is wrong type for cut being made.

Blade is mounted backwards.

Clean the gears or screw post.

Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

Replace circuit fuse.

Reset circuit breaker.

Have the cord or switch replaced at your Sears Service Center/Depart- ment.

Clean, sharpen or replace blade.

Replace with correct type.

Remount blade.

Blade does not lower when turning blade adjusting handle,

Back side of riving knife has come in contact with saw table.

Locking lever is not at full left position.

Realign and adjust the riving knife.

Move locking lever to left.

Motor labors in rip cut.	Blade not proper for rip cut,	Change b!ade; rip blade typically
		has fewer teeth.

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Contents Rules Operating Instructions before first use of thisProduct Rrftsmrn TABLESAW315.228110 Full ONE Year Warranty on Craftsman Table SAWBladeCheckandBladeGuardAssembly 21-333CRAFTSMANTABLESAW315.228110 Safety Alert Symbol SymbolRead ALL Instructions Do not USE in Dangerous EnvironNever USE this Tool in AN Explosive USE a Support for the Sides and Back Before Making a CUT, be sure all adjust- merits are secureSave These INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them Always Push the Workpiece never pull it toward the sawExtension Cords Speed and WiringElectrical Connection Grounding InstructionsRip Cut ResinSaw Blade Path SetWide Table Kit Do not USE 7 in. Wobble DadoesRRAFTSMIIN TABLESAW315.228110 Following items are included with your Table Saw11CRRFTSMRNTABLESAW315.228110 L,*.l.,.l,L,J.l,l.,.I,*,l.*,l,,,I.,,I,.l.,,I.i WITH7/16in.SOCKETADJUSTABLE WrenchSocketwrench Combination SquareSpeed and Wiring Safety DevicesOperating Components 13CRRFTSMRNTABLESAW315.228110Know Your Table SAW Bladeguard Blade Adjustinghandle BevelMiter Fenceholder Storage Brackets Lockingclamps LegstandPadlock Notprovided Off position before plugging tool into the powerTeeth SourceLeveling feet Assembling LEG StandFiat washers 5/16 Hex nuts 5/16-18 NUT LEVELINGFOOT--HEXStoragebracketsupper Brace Lowerbrace Assembling Storage BracketsLegstandassembled Figure Hexbolt Mounting the LEG Stand on the Table SAW BaseEndcap Frontrail Scale To Install Miter Table and FenceRAi HoldernutTo Install Accessory Table and RIP Fence Hole B Tableslot AccessoryLock Lever Smallhex To Install Blade GuardThroatplate HexwrenchTypes of Cuts GroundingGroundingpin Coverofgrounded Outletbox Motor CordCRRFTSI4RNTABLE SAW315.228110 CuI-rlNG TipsThroatplatebladeguard To Remove the Blade Bevelblade Locking Lever Adjusting HandleInnerandouterbladewasher Large Small HEX WrenchRemove the Throat Plate Loosen Nuts Riving Knife Guard AssemblyTocenterrivingknife Rearrangeshims FigureTo Reduce Risk of Kickback It is weUworth using precautions to avoid the risksTo Avoid Kickback Use these guidelines to avoid kickbackHOW to Mount a Featherboard HOW to Make a FeatherboardTo Make a Push Stick FeatherboardTo Adjust the Blade Angle To Adjust the Blade DepthAdjustinghandle RIP Fence AngledbladeMiter Slidelock To Lock Miter TableMaking Cuts To Make a Straight Cross CUTTo Make a Straight RIP CUT Blade Miterfence Guardassembly AdjustingclampPushstick BaseWoodeninsert RIP Fence To Make a Bevel Cross CUTBevellockinglever Figure Do not lockSlidingmiteraccessory Tableassemblytable To Make a Large Panel CUT31CRRFTSMBNTABLESAW315,2281t0 Inarning Unplug the saw to avoid possible mlury To Make NON-THROUGH CutsRaise the saw blade by pushing the bevel locking Clamp Pushblock Bevellockinglever FigureUnplug your saw To Make Dado CutsAll blades must be rated For at least RPMIndicator Lockinglever Screws Locknut General MaintenanceBlade Adjusting Handle Bevelbevel BoltBlade Socketadjustingwheel To Adjust the Bevel Locking LeverTo Check the Alignment of the RIP Fence to the Blade TAB Hexnut CAM CompressionTo Adjust the Accessory Table To Adjust the Front and Rear Rail ClampsTo Align the Miter Locking Clamps Replace the rails and check the rail cSamps37CRRFTSMRNTABLESAW315.228110 CRRFTSMRNTABLESAW315.22811038 To Check Miter Fence Alignment Eight screws are visible on the miter base BRRIIFTSMIIN TABLESAW315.228110 There are four slides located under the sliding To Adjust the Miter FenceHex nuts on top of the miter table Eccentric Screw UP Ofbase SlideMerindicator Miter Fence Zero To Adjust QUICK-STOPMiter Fence DegreeThreaded Hole Bevel Gear Backupbracket Washer Locker Bracket AssemblyBlade Adjusting Handle CRRFTSHRNTABLESAW315.22811042 Tilt / Elevating Mechanism43rlIAFTSMAW TABLESAW315.228110 Sliding miter table assembly does Adjust the rivingknife with shimsNot move smoothly Adjusted Blade is dullSaw does not make accurate 90 or 45 degree cuts Blade adjusting handle is hard to turn Saw does not startBlade makes poor cuts Motor labors in rip cutForlegstandassembly Referto Rguref Craftsman 10 in. Table SAW Model no96,100 48 **STD600803 73 **STD501003 75 *STDe01005Screw Key Part Number Description Quan Description Quan 410 Key Part Number Description Quan661811-001 49CRAFTSMANTABLESAW315.228110CRAFTSMANTABLESAW315.22811050 Key Part Number Description QuanKey Part Number Key Part NumberStandard Hardware Item --May Be Purchased Locally 503Figuref Craftsman 10 in. Table SAW- Model noKEY Part Number Description Quan Parts List for Figure FHomeCentralso