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Troubleshooting JWBS-14CS/OS Band Saw
Trouble Probable
Cause
Remedy
Saw unplugged.
Check all plug connections.
Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped.
Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker.
Saw stops or will not
start.
Cord damaged.
Replace cord.
Table stop not adjusted correctly.
Check blade with square and adjust
table stop.
Angle pointer not set accurately.
Check blade with square and adjust
pointer.
Does not make
accurate 45 or 90
degree cuts.
Miter gauge out of adjustment.
Adjust miter gauge.
Fence not aligned with blade.
Check and adjust fence (see fence
manual).
Warped wood.
Select another piece of wood.
Excessive feed rate.
Reduce feed rate.
Incorrect blade for cut.
Change blade to correct type.
Blade tension not set properly.
Set blade tension according to blade
size.
Blade wanders during
cut.
Guides not set properly.
Adjust guides.
Dull blade.
Replace blade.
Blade mounted wrong.
Teeth should face operator and point
downward.
Gum or pitch on blade.
Remove blade and clean with oven
cleaner or other solvent.
Incorrect blade for cut.
Change blade to correct type.
Saw makes
unsatisfactory cuts.
Gum or pitch on table.
Clean table.
Extension cord too light or too long.
Replace with adequate size and
length cord.
Blade does not come
up to speed.
Low shop voltage.
Contact your local electric company.
Base on uneven floor.
Reposition on flat, level surface.
Bad v-belt.
Replace v-belt.
Motor mounting is loose.
Tighten motor mount fasteners.
Saw vibrates
excessively.
Loose fasteners.
Tighten fasteners.
