7.1 TIRES
Pitch and sawdust that accumulate on the tires should be removed with a stiff brush or scrapped off with a piece of wood. Do not use
a sharp knife or any type of solvent. When the tires become worn, they should be replaced. When replacing tires, place a thin layer of
rubber cement on the outside of the wheels and inside the tires. After the rubber ciment dries, slide the tires onto the wheels, aligning
the tires inside the wheel edges.
7.2 TABLE, BLADE GUIDES AND BACK-UP BEARINGS
- Keep your bandsaw clean.
- Frequently remove sawdust from the inside of the saw.
- Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table, blade guides or back-up bearings. Clean them with quality gum and pitch remover.
- Apply a thin coat of automobile type wax to the table top to allow the wood to slide easily while cutting. Also apply wax to the inside
surfaces of the trunnion.
7.3 MOTOR/ELECTRICAL
Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from the motor and around the switches.
7.4 LUBRICATION
All the ball bearings are permanently lubricated. They require no further lubrication.
If the power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way, replace it immediately.
To prevent electrocution, fire or injury, use only identical replacement parts listed in this manual. To avoid
electrical hazards, always reassemble exactly as the original assembly.
WARNING
WARNING
7. MAINTENANCE &TROUBLE SHOOTING
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TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Motor will not run.
1)Defective On-Off switch or power cord.
2)Motor defective.
1)Replace defective parts before using your
bandsaw again.
2)Any attempt to repair this motor may create a
HAZARD unless repaired by a qualified service
technician.
Blade does not run in the
approximate center of the
upper wheel.
1) Not tracking properly.
1) Adjust tracking. See “Tracking blade”.
Bandsaw slows down when
cutting.
1)Cutting too small a radius.
2)Dull blade.
1)Stop feeding and back up the material slightly
until the bandsaw speeds up.
2)Replace blade.
Blades breaking.
1)Too much tension.
2)Kink in blade caused by cutting too small a
radius or turning the material too fast when cutting.
1)Adjust tension. See “Adjusting blade tension”.
2)Use correct cutting technique. See “Operations”.
Saw is noisy when running.
1)Too much tension.
2)Kink in blade caused by cutting too small a
radius or turning the material too fast when cutting.
1)Adjust tension. See “Adjusting blade tension”.
2)Use correct cutting technique. See “Operations”.
Saw is noisy when running.
1)Too much blade tension.
2)Blade guides and back-up bearings are in
contact with the blade.
1)Adjust blade tension. See “Adjusting blade
tension”.
2) Adjust upper and lower blade guides and
bearings. See “Adjusting blade guides and back-up
bearings”.
Blade will not cut straight.
1)Blade guides and back-up bearings are not
adjusted.
2)Worn or defective blade. Offset blade teeth may
have been flattened.
1)Adjust upper and lower blade guides and
bearings. See “Adjusting blade guides and back-up
bearings”.
2)Replace blade.
Blade guide will not stay in
position.
1) Blade guide support threads have deteriorated
allowing set screw to vibrate loose.
1) Replace blade guide support.
