Craftsman 25980 User Instructions - Page 8

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Width of cut is not accurate 1. Accu-Rip Zero mark is not aligned with the Zero mark on your saw. 2. T-bolts have loosened on the Accu-Rip. 3. Cut-Guide Handle has loosened on the Accu-Rip. 1. Re-align Accu-Rip Zero mark and the Zero mark on your saw. Refer to Fig.5b. 2. Re-tighten T-bolts. Refer to Fig.8 3. Re-position Cut-Guide to desired cutting width and tighten Cut-Guide Handle. Cut is not straight Cut-Guide does not slide smoothly 1. Too much force is being applied against the Accu-rip when making cuts. 2. Dull or worn saw blade 3. Improper saw blade for material. 4. Making a cut too quickly. 5. T-Bolts or Cut-Guide Handle has loosened. 6. Accu-Rip is not flush with Saw's base plate. 1. Cut-Guide Handle is not loosened. 2. Cut-Guide channel is clogged with sawdust or debris. 1. Only apply light pressure when holding the Cut-Guide against the edge of your material during a cut. Push the Accu-Rip in a forward motion, at the same pace as you push your saw. Refer to Fig.9. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Use only blades designed for the material being cut. 4. Slow down your cut speed. Do not apply excessive pressure when making a cut. 5. Re-align and re-tighten T-bolts and Cut-Guide Handle. 6. Re-attach Accu-Rip to Saw's base plate, making sure that the AccuRip is flush with the front edge of the saw's base plate. Refer to Fig. 5 & 5a 1. Loosen Cut-Guide Handle to make Cut-Guide slide smoothly 2. Remove sawdust or debris from Cut-Guide channel. 8