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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM: Motor won’t start
(A) Band saw is not plugged in
(B) Household circuit has fuse or open circuit breaker
(C) Power cord is damaged. Replace
(D) Switch is not in "on" posititon.
(E) Motor requires service.
Band saw blade does not move
although motor is running.
(A) Blade tension knob is not tight. Turn off motor, tighten knob.
(B) Blade has slipped off pulley wheel. Open cover housing and
reposition.
(C) Blade is broken. Replace blade.
Blade will not cut or cuts slowly.
(A) Teeth have been dulled by contact with hardened steels or
prolonged usage. Replace blade.
(B) Blade mounted backwards.
Meat scraps collect inside of band saw.
(A) This is normal - clean out periodically.
(B) Remove cover housing and clean out all meat scraps.
Meat scraps in motor housing.
(A) Use vacuum cleaner nozzle on air intake and exhaust grilles.
(B) Keep workplace clean. Clean up excess meat scraps
frequently.
Unable to get blade to track in
driver of wheel.
(A) Backing bearing not properly adjusted.
(B) Tension wheel not properly adjusted.
(C) Damaged or worn blade. Replace blade.
