I PROBLEM

CAUSE

Wood edges away from rip

Rip fence is misaligned.

fence when ripping.

Blade not properlyeh,_rpenedor

 

set,

Sliding miter table aSSembly

Miter base or slides improperly

does not move smoothly,

adjusted,

Saw does not make accurate 90

Posltlvestops inside cabinet need

or 45 degree cuts.

adiusting (BevelCuts):

 

Miter gauge is misaligned(Miter

 

Cuts).

Blade adjusting handle is hard

Gears or Screw Post inside

to turn,

cabinet are ckiggsd with

 

dust.

Saw does not start.

Motor cord or wall cord is not

 

plugged in.

 

Cirouitfuse is blown.

 

Circuitbreaker is tripped.

 

Cord or switch is damaged.

SOLUTION!

Check and adjustthe rip fence.

Reeharpenor set blade.

See page 26 for adjustments to sliding miter table assembLy.

Adjust positivestops.

Adjustthe miter gauge.

Clean the gears or screw poet.

Plug in motor cord or wall cord.

Replace circu'fuse.

Reset circuit breaker.

Have the cord or switch replaced at your

Sears Service Center/Department.

Blade makes poor cuts.

Blade does not lowerwhen turning blade adjusting handle.

Motor taborsin rip cut,

Blade is dull or dirty.

Blade is wrong type for cut being made.

Blade is mounted backwards.

Back side of rivingknife has come in contact wff.hsaw table.

Lockinglever is not at full left position.

BJadenot proper for rip cut.

Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.

Replacewith correcttype.

Remount blade.

Realignand adjust the rivingknife.

Move _ocking lever to left.

Change blade; rip blade typicallyhas fewer teeth.

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Craftsman 315.21829 manual Problem Cause, Check and adjustthe rip fence Reeharpenor set blade, BJadenot proper for rip cut

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