Fox F28-186, User Manual

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The saw blade has broken
Saw blade tension is unsuitable:
- Adjust saw blade’s tension (see par. “Saw blade tension”).
The forcing is too high:
- Reduce the pressure exerting against the saw blade.
The saw blade is unsuitable:
- Change the saw blade (see par. “Replacement of the blade”):
If you must cut a thin workpiece, you must use a thin saw blade.
If you must cut a wide workpiece, you must use a wide saw blade.
The saw blade is misshapen
The forcing is too high:
- Do not force sideways on the saw blade.
The saw blade stops
The forcing is too high:
- Reduce the pressure you are exerting on the workpiece.
- Check the sharpness and the kind of blade.
Machine vibrations:
Insufficient fastening:
-
Firmly fasten the bandsaw to the ground (see par. “Assembly”)
The workbench is loose:
- Place the workbench and fix it.
The motor is loose:
- Check the lock screws and tighten them if necessary.
The aspiration coupling is obstructed
No dust collection device is connected or the aspiration leg is too small.
- Connect the dust collection device or increase aspiration power (air speed ≥ 20 m/sec at the degree of the
dust collection coupling).