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PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Bandsaw
Slows Down
Excessively
During Cut
Feed Rate is Too High
Tighten Spring Tensioner to reduce feed rate.
Incorrect Blade for Material Being Cut
Follow material guidelines for each specific saw blade.
Blade is
Becoming Dull
at a Rapid
Pace
Cutting Speed is Too Fast
Adjust blade speed to match the material being cut.
Incorrect Blade for Material Being Cut
Follow material guidelines for each specific saw blade.
Blade has Too Little Tension
Increase Blade tension (see section: Blade Tension).
Overheating
Forcing Machine to Complete Cut
Allow the Spring Tensioner to feed material into the saw. Do not push down on
the Saw Head.
Saw Blade is Dull or Damaged
Replace Saw Blade.
Excessive Blade Tension
Decrease Blade tension (see section: Blade Tension).
Excessive V-Belt Tension
Allow the weight of the Motor to set V-Belt tension.
Incorrect Blade for Material Being Cut
Follow material guidelines for each specific saw blade.
Excessive
Blade
Breakage
Improper Blade Tension
Adjust Blade tension (see section: Blade Tension).
Improper Blade Speed
Adjust blade speed to match the material being cut.
Work Piece is Not Secured in Vise
Workpiece must be securely clamped in the vise.
Blade is Not Tracking Properly
Adjust Wheel alignment so that thew Blade tracks along the shoulder of the
Wheel (see section: Blade Tracking).
Incorrect Blade for Material Being Cut
Follow material guidelines for each specific saw blade.
Saw is Starting While Blade is Resting
on Workpiece
Saw must be started and then slowly lowered onto the workpiece.
Blade Guides Need Adjusting
Adjust Blade Guides (see section: Blade Guide Bearing Adjustment).
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