Craftsman CMXEDAR300 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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jenkinsjamesAug 15, 2025
What to do if the Craftsman Power Tool drill bit binds in the workpiece?
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  Jennifer AllenAug 15, 2025
  If the drill bit binds in the workpiece while using your Craftsman Power Tool, it could be due to the workpiece pinching the drill bit or excessive feed pressure, or improper belt tension. You can support or clamp the workpiece as described in the “BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION” section. Also, adjust the belt tension as described in the “ Assembly - Belt Tension ” section.
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Cynthia SmithAug 18, 2025
Why does the Craftsman Power Tool drill bit burn the wood?
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  Adam GilbertAug 18, 2025
  A drill bit burning the wood with your Craftsman Power Tool can occur due to several factors: incorrect speed, chips not clearing from the hole, a dull drill bit, feeding too slowly, or lack of lubrication. To fix this, change the speed according to the “ Operation - Speeds and Belt Placement Table” section, retract the drill frequently to clear chips, resharpen the drill bit, increase the feed rate to allow the drill to cut, and lubricate the drill bit.
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Jesse Moore IIIAug 21, 2025
What causes excessive drill bit runout or wobble in my Craftsman CMXEDAR300?
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  Thomas JohnsonAug 21, 2025
  Excessive drill bit runout or wobble in your Craftsman Power Tool can be caused by a bent drill bit, worn bearings, a drill bit not properly installed in the chuck, or the chuck not properly installed. To address this, replace the drill bit or bearings. Ensure the drill bit and chuck are properly installed, referring to the “BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION”, “ASSEMBLY”, and “ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE CHUCK” sections.
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Mark AtkinsonAug 25, 2025
Why is my Craftsman Power Tool making so much noise?
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  Kyle GilbertAug 26, 2025
  The noisy operation of your Craftsman Power Tool could be due to several reasons. It might be caused by incorrect belt tension, a dry spindle, or loose spindle and motor pulleys. To resolve this, adjust the belt tension as described in the "Assembly - Belt Tension" section, lubricate the spindle, check and tighten the retaining nut on the spindle pulley if necessary, and tighten the set screw in the motor pulley.
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William HarrisAug 28, 2025
What to do if my Craftsman Power Tool workpiece is torn loose from hand?
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  Laura MartinAug 28, 2025
  If the workpiece is torn loose from your hand while using the Craftsman Power Tool, it's likely not supported or clamped properly. You should support or clamp the workpiece as described in the “BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION” section.
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Jennifer SimmonsAug 31, 2025
How to prevent wood splinters on the underside when using my Craftsman CMXEDAR300?
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  John SandersAug 31, 2025
  To prevent wood splinters on the underside when using your Craftsman Power Tool, ensure you use backup material under the workpiece. Refer to the Section "BASIC DRILL PRESS OPERATION" for more details.
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Maureen ClarkSep 3, 2025
Why does the chuck of my Craftsman Power Tool fall off during installation?
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  Tanya WebbSep 4, 2025
  If the chuck of your Craftsman Power Tool won't stay attached to the spindle and falls off during installation, it's likely due to dirt, grease, or oil on the tapered inside surface of the chuck or on the spindle’s tapered surface. Use a non-alcohol based cleaner to clean the tapered surfaces of the chuck and spindle to remove all dirt, grease, and oil. See Section “ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE CHUCK”.
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samanthamoyerSep 7, 2025
Why is my Craftsman CMXEDAR300 Power Tool quill returns too slow or too fast?
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  James FoxSep 7, 2025
  If the quill on your Craftsman Power Tool returns too slowly or too fast, it indicates that the coil spring has improper tension. Adjust the spring tension as described in the “ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS QUILL/ RETURN SPRING” section.
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Sarah WilliamsSep 12, 2025
What causes a Craftsman Power Tool drilled hole to not be round?
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  Andrew StephensSep 12, 2025
  A drilled hole that is not round when using your Craftsman Power Tool can be caused by grain in the wood or lengths of cutting flutes and/or angles not being equal, or a bent drill bit. To fix this, resharpen the drill bit correctly or replace it.