Craftsman 351.21833 operating instructions Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)		CORRECTIVE ACTION

Saw makes unsatisfactory cut	1. Dull blade		1.	Sharpen or replace blade
	2.	Blade mounted backwards	2.	Turn blade around
	3.	Gum or pitch on blade	3.	Remove blade and clean
	4.	Incorrect blade for cut	4.	Change blade to correct type
	5.	Gum or pitch on table	5.	Clean table

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Contents Operator’s Manual Safety Rules Table of ContentsWarranty Protection EYES, HANDS, FACE, BODY, Ears Stability of SAWLocation KickbacksKnow Your Cutting Tools USE only Accessories Designed for SAWUnpacking Think SafetyRemove Packing Material AssemblySAW Installation Install HandwheelsAttach Caster Sets to Base Assemble Caster SetsBlade Guard and Push Stick Storage Brackets Attach Cord Wrap HooksAttach Base to Cabinet Attach RIP Fence BracketsCheck Table Alignment Install BladeAttach Extension Tables Aligning Miter Slots to Blade Rail AssemblyPosition and Adjust Riving Knife Attach Switch AssemblyAttach Blade Guard and ANTI-KICKBACK Pawls Install Table InsertRiving Knife to Blade Adjustment Install RIP Fence InstallationInstall Miter Gauge Install Push StickOperation Starting and Stopping the SAW Blade Height AdjustmentBlade Tilt Adjustment Miter Gauge Adjustment Stop AdjustmentTable Insert Adjustment Cursor Adjustment RIP Fence AdjustmentSetting Clamping Pressure Setting Fence Perpendicular and ParallelMiter Cutting RIP Fence OperationTypes of CUTS/OPERATIONS CrosscuttingDust Collecting MaintenanceCleaning Cutting Oversized WorkpiecesChanging the SAW Blade ServiceLubrication Date Maintenance Performed Replacement Parts Required Service RecordSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Model QTY KEY DescriptionReplacement Parts Illustration for Cabinet KEY Description QTY Replacement Parts List for CabinetRecommended Accessory Replacement Parts Illustration for Rails Replacement Parts List for Rails Replacement Parts Illustration for Base KEY NO. Part no Description Replacement Parts List for BaseReplacement Parts Illustration for Blade Drive Replacement Parts List for Blade Drive Replacement Parts Illustration for Blade Guard Replacement Parts List for Blade Guard Get it fixed, at your home or ours