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TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult your
dealer or the Hitachi Authorized Service Center.
Symptom
Possible cause
Remedy
The unit does not run/is
stopped
The battery capacity is depleted
Charge the storage battery.
The unit has stopped
suddenly
The unit is overloaded
Get rid of the cause of the large load.
The storage battery is overheated
Allow the storage battery to cool su
ffi
ciently.
The band saw blade has
come loose
There is oil or grime adhering to the band
saw blade or workpiece
Wipe o
ff
oil or grime that is adhering to the
band saw blade or workpiece.
The band saw blade is not installed correctly Install the band saw blade correctly.
(See “Replacing the band saw blade”)
The band saw blade is
becoming bound in the
workpiece
A band saw blade appropriate for the
workpiece is not being used
Select the correct band saw blade.
(See “Band saw blade selection”)
A band saw blade operating speed
appropriate for the workpiece is not being
used
Select the correct band saw blade operating
speed.
(See “Adjusting operating speed”)
Cutting precision is poor
The band saw blade is worn away
Replace the band saw blade with a new
one.
A band saw blade appropriate for the
workpiece is not being used
Select the correct band saw blade.
(See “Band saw blade selection”)
A band saw blade operating speed
appropriate for the workpiece is not being
used
Select the correct band saw blade operating
speed.
(See “Adjusting operating speed”)
The band saw blade is not installed correctly Install the band saw blade correctly.
(See “Replacing the band saw blade”)
The gaps between the band saw blade ball
bearing supports have become wide
Correctly adjust the gaps.
(See “Inspection of band saw blade ball
bearing supports and adjustment of gaps”)
A band saw blade that is not authorized by
the manufacturer is being used
Use a band saw blade that is authorized by
the manufacturer.
Su
ffi
cient warm-up cuts have not been
performed
With the band saw blade operating speed
setting dial set to “1”, perform 1 or 2 warm-
up cuts with a light cutting load such as a
cylindrical rod (carbon steel, etc.) with an
outer diameter of 20 mm or less.
Cutting takes a long time
The band saw blade is facing the wrong
direction
Direction of rotation
Install the band saw blade correctly.
(See “Replacing the band saw blade”)
Direction of rotation
A band saw blade appropriate for the
workpiece is not being used
Select the correct band saw blade.
(See “Band saw blade selection”)
The band saw blade operating speed is not
appropriate for the workpiece
Select the correct band saw blade operating
speed.
(See “Adjusting operating speed”)
The band saw blade is worn away
Replace the band saw blade.
The remaining battery supply is low
Charge the storage battery.
There are large vibrations
during cutting
The band saw blade edge is chipped
Replace the band saw blade.
A band saw blade appropriate for the
workpiece is not being used
Select the correct band saw blade.
(See “Band saw blade selection”)
The band saw blade operating speed is not
appropriate for the workpiece
Select the correct band saw blade operating
speed.
(See “Adjusting operating speed”)
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