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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
BE sURE TO FOllOW sAFETY RUlEs AnD insTRUCTiOns
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diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer nor distributor make any representation or
warranty of any kind to the buyer regarding the accuracy of the list or diagram or that buyer is qualified and able to make
any repairs or replace any parts of the product. The manufacturer and/or distributor expressly recommend: that all repairs
and/or part replacements only be undertaken by a certified and licensed technician, and not by the buyer. The buyer
assumes all risk and liability, including injuries to persons and damage to property, associated with and arising out of any
attempt of the buyer at repairs or replacement of parts to the product.
gEnERAl
PROBlEM
CAUsE
CORRECTiOn
Blade does not run in the
center of upper wheel.
1. Not tracking properly.
2. Defective blade.
1. Adjust tracking. See ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS section - "BLADE
TRACKING."
2. Replace blade.
Band saw slows down
when cutting.
1.
Belt too loose.
2.
Cutting too small a radius.
3. Dull blade.
4. Overloading motor.
1.
Adjust belt tension. See ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS section-
"BLADE TENSION"
2.
Stop feeding, back up the material slightly, until band saw speeds up.
3. Replace blade.
4. Slow down, trying to cut too fast. See "MOTOR TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE."
Blades breaking
1.
Too much tension on the blade.
2.
Kink in the blade caused by cutting too small a radius
or turning the material too fast when cutting.
1. Adjust belt tension. See ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS section -
"BLADE TENSION."
2. Use correct cutting technique. See "GENERAL CUTTING" in the
OPERATION section.
Blade dulls too quickly. 1. Blade guides set too close to the teeth.
2. Cutting incorrect material.
1. Adjust upper and lower blade guides.
2. See OPERATION section - "BLADE SECTION."
Band saw vibrates.
1. Too much tension on motor belt.
1. Adjust tracking. See ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS section - "DRIVE
BELT TENSION."
