Craftsman 17539 Operation Manual - Page 24

Thefollowingrecommendeadccessorieasrecurrentlyavailableat Searsretaisl tores: • Biscuits100pieces...S..i.z..e.0 Biscuits100pieces...S...iz..e..1..0 Biscuits100pieces...S...iz..e..2..0 BiscuiAt ssortmen..t...4..0..0.p..i.e..c..e..s.t.o..t.a. l Size0...1..0..0..p..ie..c..e..s........... Size10...1..0..0..p..i.e..c.e..s Size20...2..0..0..p..i.e..c.e..s............ _k WattAaRchNmINeGnt:osCruarcrceensat sttoarciehnsmoetrnetcasonmdamcecensdsebodyritehasevmaialanbuleffoarcutusreeowrfitthhitshtiosotol.Tolhaereulsisetoefdaatbtaocvhem.Deonntoostruascecaensysoriesnot recommendecdanresultin seriouspersonailnjury. PROBLEM 1. Biscuits do not fit the slots. Biscuits not fitting slots may also cause misalignment of the boards being joined. 2. Wood particles begin to back up on the front of the unit. 3. Blade becomes difficult to push in when cutting slots. Blade does not retract properly when cutting slots. 4. Cutting performance is poor and there is a loss of power or stalling of motor when cutting slots. SOLUTION A. Biscuit slots are too deep or too shallow. Make fine adjustments to depth setting. See "Making Fine Adjustments." B. Biscuit thickness may be out of tolerance. Compress biscuits in a vise if they are too thick. C. Check to see if biscuits are the correct size for the size slots that have been cut: #0, #10, or #20. D. Check to see if biscuits have gotten wet and have swelled. A. The dust collection system is not functioning properly. The dust bag may be full. Empty the dust bag often. See "Installing/Removing Dust Bag". B. The dust port may be clogged, preventing wood particles from being drawn into the dust bag. Remove the front and rear base assemblies and clean blade, bearing plate, base assembly slots, and surrounding areas. See "Cleaning the Base Assembly and Dust Path." A. Wood particles and resin have built up on base assembly slots and surrounding areas. Remove front and rear base assemblies and clean blade, bearing plate, base assembly slots and surrounding areas. Apply a thin coat of general purpose grease in slots or on bearing plate where base slides. See "Cleaning the Base Assembly and Dust Path." A. Blade is dull. Replace the blade. See "Replacing the Blade." B. Resin has built up on the blade. Remove the blade and clean blade with gum and pitch remover. See "Replacing the Blade." 24