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Thrust bearing is worn; caused by
constant contact with back of blade.
Replace thrust bearing. Adjust new
bearing according to instructions
.
Blade breaks prematurely.
Feed force too great.
Reduce feed force.
Blade pitch too coarse.
Refer to blade selection chart; use
finer pitch blade.
Guide bearings not properly
supporting blade.
Check guide bearings for correct
position and signs of wear. Adjust or
replace as needed.
Blade tensioned too tightly.
Reduce tension.
Blade breaks close to
weld.
Blade overheated during welding.
Have blade annealed, or eliminate
brittle part and weld correctly.
Blade cooled too rapidly after welding.
Have blade annealed, or eliminate
brittle part and weld correctly.
Premature dulling of saw
teeth.
Blade pitch too fine.
Use blade with coarser pitch.
Feed pressure too light.
Increase feed pressure.
Cutting rate too low.
Increase feed pressure and cutting
rate.
Incorrect choice of blade.
Select proper blade
.
Chipped tooth or foreign object lodged
in cut.
Stop saw and remove lodged particle.
Replace blade if damaged.
Machine will not
start/restart or repeatedly
trips circuit breaker or
blows fuses.
No incoming power.
Verify machine is connected to power
source, and safety key is installed on
switch.
Cord damaged.
Replace cord.
Overload automatic reset has not
been reset.
Allow a few minutes for machine to
cool. If problem persists, check amp
setting on motor starter.
Building circuit breaker trips or fuse
blows.
Verify that band saw is on a circuit of
correct size. If circuit size is correct,
there is probably a loose electrical
lead. Check amp setting on motor
starter.
Motor overheated.
Clean motor of dust or debris to allow
proper air circulation. Allow motor to
cool down before restarting.
Motor failure.
Replace motor.
Miswiring of unit.
Refer to wiring diagram to make any
needed corrections.
Switch failure.
Replace switch.
Band Saw does not attain
full speed.
Extension cord too light or too long.
Replace with adequate size and
length of cord.
Low current.
Contact a qualified electrician.
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