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CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE
ACTION
The machine does not
1. No power supply.
1. Check the cable for breakage.
work when switched on.
2. Defective switch.
2. Replace the lock switch.
3. Defective motor.
3. Defective motor.
1.
The saw blade does
not move with the
motor running.
The saw blade does not
cut in a straight line.
The saw blade does
not cut, or cuts very
slowly.
Sawdust builds up
inside the machine.
Sawdust inside the
motor housing.
The machine does not
cut at 45 or 90 degrees.
The saw blade cannot
be properly positioned
on the wheels.
The blade tension knob has not
been tightened.
2. The blade has come off one of the
wheels.
3. The saw blade has broken.
4. The drive belt has snapped.
1. Rip fence for cutting not used.
2. Feed rate too fast.
3. The blade teeth are dull or
damaged.
4. Blade guides not suitably adjusted.
1. The teeth are dull, caused by cut-
ting hard material or long use.
2. The saw blade was fitted the wrong
way on the band saw.
This is normal
This is normal
1. The table is not at right angles to
the blade.
2. The saw blade is dull or too much
pressure was put on the workpiece.
1. The wheels are not in alignment or
defective bearing.
2. The blade tracking knob hasn't
been properly adjusted.
3. Inferior saw blade.
1. Switch off the motor, tighten the blade tension
knob.
2. Open the doors and check
3. Replace the blade.
4. Replace the belt.
1. Use a rip fence.
2. Put light pressure on the workpiece. Make sure
the saw blade does not bend.
3. Try a new saw blade.
4. Adjust the blade guides (see OPERATION
instructions).
1. Replace the saw blade, use a 6 T.P.I. saw blade
for wood and soft material. Use a 14 T.P.I. saw
blade for harder materials. A 14 T.P.I. saw blade
always cuts slower due to the finer teeth and
the slower cutting performance.
2. Fit the saw blade correctly.
Clean the machine regularly. Open the doors and
remove the sawdust with a vacuum cleaner.
Clean the ventilating slots of the motor with a vacu-
um cleaner. From time to time remove the sawdust
to prevent it from being drawn into the housing.
1. Adjust the table.
2. Replace the saw blade or put less pressure on
the workpiece.
1. Replace bearing.
2. Adjust the blade tracking knob
(See OPERATION instructions).
3. Replace the saw blade.
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