Craftsman 21828 Operation Manual - Page 38

PROBLEM Saw does not make accurate 90 ° or 45 ° cuts. Height/bevel adjusting handwheel is hard to turn. Saw does not start. Blade makes poor cuts. Blade does not lower when turning height/bevel adjusting handwheel. Motor labors in rip cut. CAUSE SOLUTION i Positive stops inside cabinet need adjusting (Bevel Cuts). Miter gauge is misaligned (Miter Cuts). Gears or screw post inside cabinet are clogged with saw dust. Motor cord or wall cord is not plugged in. Circuit fuse is blown. Circuit breaker is tripped. Cord or switch is damaged. Adjust positive stops. Adjust the miter gauge. Clean the gears or screw post. Plug in motor cord or wall cord. Replace circuit fuse. Reset circuit breaker. Have the cord or switch replaced at your Sears Service Center. 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. Locking lever is not at full left position. Move locking lever to left. Blade not proper for rip cut. Change blade; rip blade typically has fewer teeth. 38