Troubleshooting – Craftsman 315.284620 User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
I
PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Saw does not make accurate
90° or 45° cuts.
Positive stops inside cabinet need
adjusting (Bevel Cuts).
Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter
Cuts).
Adjust positive stops.
Adjust the miter gauge.
Height/bevel adjusting hand
wheel is hard to turn.
Gears or screw post inside
cabinet are clogged with saw
dust.
Clean the gears or screw post.
Saw does not start.
Motor cord or wall cord is not
plugged in.
Circuit fuse is blown.
Circuit breaker is tripped.
Cord or switch is damaged.
Plug in motor cord or wall cord.
Replace circuit fuse.
Reset circuit breaker.
Have the cord or switch replaced at your
nearest authorized service center.
Blade makes poor cuts.
Blade is dull or dirty.
Blade is wrong type for cut being
made.
Blade is mounted backwards.
Clean, sharpen, or replace blade.
Replace with correct type.
Remount blade.
Blade does not lower when
turning height/bevel adjusting
handwheel.
Locking lever is not at full left
position.
Move locking lever to left.
Motor labors in rip cut.
Blade not proper for rip cut.
Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer
teeth.
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