V4.1
4-1/2 in. Metal Cutting Band Saw
8699159
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Problem(s)
Possible Cause(s)
Suggested Solution(s)
Blade cuts
crooked.
1. Vise is not square with
Saw Blade.
2. Feed pressure is too
great.
3. Guide Bearing is not
adjusted properly.
4. Insufficient Saw Blade
tension.
5. Blade Guides are too far
from workpiece.
6. Saw Blade is dull.
7. Saw Blade turns too
quickly or too slowly
for workpiece.
8. Saw Blade tracks too
far away from Wheel
Flanges.
1. Adjust Vise so it is square with Blade.
Always clamp work tightly in Vise.
2. Reduce pressure by increasing spring
tension on side of Saw.
3. Adjust Guide Bearing to 0.001 in.
greater than maximum saw blade
thickness, including the weld of
the Saw.
4. Gradually increase Saw Blade
tension until optimal tension has
been achieved.
5. Move Blade Guide as close to
workpiece as possible.
6. Replace Saw Blade.
7. Check Manual for recommended
speeds.
8. Adjust Saw Blade tracking.
Blade cuts
rough.
1. Saw Blade turns
too quickly.
2. Feed pressure is
too heavy.
3. Saw Blade teeth are
spaced too widely for the
workpiece material.
1. Change speed with motor’s V-belt.
2. Reduce pressure by increasing spring
tension on side of Saw.
3. Check manual for recommended
Blade type. Replace with more
appropriate Saw Blade.
Unusual wear
on side/back
of Blade.
1. Blade Guides are worn
down.
2. Blade Guide Bearings are
out of place.
3. Blade Guide Bearing
Bracket is loose.
1. Replace Blade Guides.
2. Adjust Blade Guide Bearings.
3. Tighten Blade Guide Bearing Bracket.
