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SKU 67595
Maintenance and
SerVicing
to preVent
SeriouS injurY
FroM accidental
operation:
turn the power Switch of the
tool to its “oFF” position and
unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before making
any adjustments to the tool.
to preVent SeriouS injurY
FroM tool Failure:
do not use damaged equipment.
if abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.
cleaning, Maintenance, and
lubrication
BeFore each uSe,
1.
inspect the gen-
eral condition of the tool. Check for
loose screws, misalignment or binding of
moving parts, cracked or broken parts,
damaged electrical wiring, and any other
condition that may affect its safe opera-
tion.
do not introduce water into the elec-
2.
tric motor through the motor vents.
do not use solvents to wipe off the
3.
Bandsaw, as damage may result.
With a brush or soft cloth, remove all the
4.
sawdust from the Bandsaw.
If necessary, wipe with a damp cloth.
5.
You may use a mild detergent.
Once clean, lubricate all moving parts
6.
with a light oil.
When storing, keep the Bandsaw cov-
7.
ered with a cloth cover.
troubleshooting
Motor will not start:
1.
Band Saw is not plugged in.
a.
Household circuit has blown fuse or
b.
open circuit breaker.
Power cord is damaged. Replace.
c.
Switch is not in “on” position.
d.
Motor requires service.
e.
Band Saw blade does not move al-
2.
though motor is running
:
Blade tension knob is not tight. Turn
a.
motor off. Adjust tension. Restart band
saw.
Blade has slipped off pulley wheel.
b.
Open cover housing and check.
Blade is broken. Replace blade.
c.
Blade will not cut or cuts slowly
3.
:
Teeth have been dulled by contact with
a.
hardened steel or long usage. Replace
blade.
Use higher speed setting.
b.
Blade mounted backwards.
c.
Sawdust in motor housing
4.
:
Use vacuum cleaner nozzle on air in-
a.
take and exhaust grills.
Keep workplace cleaner. Clean up ex-
b.
cess sawdust frequently.
unable to get blade to track in driver
5.
of wheel:
Back bearing not properly adjusted.
a.
Tension Wheel not properly adjusted.
b.
Bad blade. Replace blade.
c.