Maintenance
All the bearings are sealed ball bearings, lubricated
for life, and require no maintenance.
Cleaning
1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at
all times.
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3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.
4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
CAUTION.
Do not use cleaning agents to clean the
plastic parts of the tool. A mild detergent on a damp
cloth is recommended.
General inspection
Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight.
They may vibrate loose over time.
Repairs
Only an authorized service center should replace the
cordset or carry out other repairs. If the cordset is
damaged or worn, have it repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center.
Troubleshooting
Warning!
Turn the on/off switch to the off position and unplug the tool from the power supply before performing
trouble shooting procedures.
Trouble
Problem
Suggested remedy
Band saw will
not start
Power cord not plugged in
Ensure that the cord is connected to the power supply
Power fault, fuse or circuit breaker
tripped
Check the power supply
Cord damaged
Use authorized service center to repair or replace
Burned out switch
Use authorized service center to repair or replace
Faulty motor
Use authorized service center to repair or replace the
motor
Blade does not
reach full speed
Extension cord too long or undersized Use extension cord heavy enough to carry the current
Tool is overheating
Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room
temperature. Inspect and clean the ventilation slots
Blade not
running straight
Loose blade
Check to see that the blade is tightened on the wheels,
adjust the blade tension if necessary
Blade tracking not adjusted
Ensure that the blade is centered on the wheels by
adjusting the blade tracking
Thrust bearings and guide pins not
adjusted
Adjust all thrust bearings and guide pins as
recommended
Vibration or
abnormal noise
Loose parts
Check to see that all screws
Moving parts excessively worn
Use authorized service center to repair or replace
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