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Blade slows down during a cut.
1.
Loose drive belt. Re-tension the belt.
2.
Dull blade. Replace the blade or have it re-sharpened.
3.
Feeding the wood too fast. Slow down the feed rate.
4.
Insufficient set on the teeth (wood nipping the blade). Change blade for a blade with the
correct set.
5.
Oil or dirt on the drive belt. Clean or replace the drive belts.
6.
Fence not aligned correctly. Align fence.
Blade will not track on flywheels.
1.
Bad blade. Change the blade.
2.
Crown on the wheels worn or damaged tire. Dress the tires.
The blade kicks.
Bad blade. Replace the blade.
The blade makes a clicking noise.
Bad weld. Dress the weld or change the blade.
Blade overheats.
1.
Dull blade. Change the blade or resharpen the blade.
2.
Pitch is too small for the depth of cut. Change to a blade with the correct pitch.
3.
Guides too tight. Adjust the guides.
4.
Wood too hard for the selected blade. Change the blade.
5.
Blade too thick for the diameter of the wheels. Change the blade.
Machine vibrates.
1.
Machine not level on the floor. Re-level the machine ensuring that it has no movement.
2.
Damaged drive belt. Replace the belt.
Summary of Contents for 18bx
Page 3: ...3 Safety Rules Laguna Tools MBAND18BX2203 Bandsaw User Manual ...
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Page 13: ...13 What you will receive with your Bandsaw Fence Fence parts Fence guide bar Fence stop ...
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