Craftsman 315.273731 owner manual Problem

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PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

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

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.
		6.	Connections			are		loose, burned
			out, or damaged.
Motor	does not reach full speed or	1.	Voltage from			source			is low.
power.
		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.
Motor	stalls, blows fuses, or trips	1.	Starter	switch		is defective.
circuit	breakers.
		2.	Voltage from			source			is low.
		3.	Fuses	or circuit				breakers are
			wrong	size or defective.
Motor	overheats.	1.	Motor	is overloaded.
		2.	Windings		are	burned			out.
		3.	Work	is being fed too fast.

3.Replace circuit fuse.

4.Reset circuit breaker.

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

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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