TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM
Motor will not run.
Blade does not run in the
approximate centre of the
upper wheel.
Band saw slows down when
cutting.
Blade breaking.
Saw is noisy when running.
Blade will not cut straight.
Blade guides will not stay in
position.
Motor runs but blade does
not turn
CAUSE
1. Problem with ON/OFF switch
or power cord.
2. Motor defective.
3. Blade is binding.
1. Not tracking properly.
1. Cutting too small a radius.
2. Dull blade.
1. Too much blade tension.
2. Kink in blade caused by cutting
too small radius or turning the
material too fast when cutting.
3. Thrust bearings scarred or not
rotating.
1. Too much blade tension.
2. Blade guides and bearings are
in contact with the blade.
1. Blade guides and bearings not
properly adjusted.
2. Worn or defective blade.
1. Blade guide screws have
loosened.
1. Tension not set properly.
2. Drive belt broken.
SOLUTION
1. Have worn parts replaced before
using the product again.
2. Do not attempt any repair. Have
tool repaired by a qualifi ed service
technician.
3. Remove jammed material.
1. Adjust tracking, See ADJUSTMENTS
section, "Tracking the Blade".
2. Have tool repaired by a qualifi ed
service technician.
1. Stop feeding and back up the cutting
material slightly until the band saw
speeds up.
2. Replace blade.
1. Adjust tension. See ADJUSTMENTS
section, "Adjusting Blade Tension".
2. Use correct cutting technique. See
Operation section.
3. Replace the thrust bearings.
1. Adjust tension. See ADJUSTMENTS
section, "Adjusting Blade Tension".
2. Adjust upper and lower blade guides
and bearings. See ADJUSTMENTS
sections, "Adjusting Thrust Bearings
and Blade Guide Support".
1. Adjust upper and lower blade guides
and bearings. See ADJUSTMENTS
sections, "Adjusting Thrust Bearings
and Blade Guide Support".
2. Replace blade.
1. Tighten blade guide screws securely.
1. Use blade tension lever to set tension.
2. Have tool repaired by a qualifi ed
service technician.
Original Instructions
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