SKU 94652
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6.
To clean the exterior parts of the Bandsaw, use only a clean cloth and mild
detergent or mild solvent to clean the body of the Saw.
Do not immerse any
electrical part of the machine in any liquids.
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CAUTION! All maintenance, service, or repairs not mentioned in this
manual must only be performed by a qualified service technician.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Excessive Saw Blade breakage.
Incorrect Blade tension.
Incorrect speed or feed.
Blade not centered on Wheel.
Teeth too coarse for material.
Teeth in contact with material before Saw started.
Misaligned Guides.
Blade too thick for Wheel diameter.
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Tighten Blade tension.
Adjust speed for material being cut.
Adjust Blade tracking.
Use finer tooth Blade.
Allow Blade to spin up to full speed before feeding material into it.
Adjust Guides.
Use thinner Blade.
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Premature Blade dulling.
Teeth too coarse.
Too much speed.
Inadequate feed pressure.
Blade installed backwards.
Insufficient Blade tension.
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Use finer tooth Blade.
Try lower speed.
Decrease pressure when feeding material into Blade.
Remove Blade. Then, properly install Blade.
Increase tension to proper level.
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Blade cuts crooked.
Workpiece not square.
Feed pressure too great.
Guide Bearing not properly adjusted.
Inadequate Blade tension.
Blade Guides spaced out too much.
Dull Blade.
Speed incorrect.
Blade Guide assembly loose.
Blade Guide Bearing assy. loose.
Blade tracks too far away from Wheel Flanges.
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Do not attempt to cut round material with this Saw.
Reduce pressure when feeding material into Blade.
Adjust Guide Bearing to .001” greater than Blade thickness, including weld.
Increase Blade tension a little at a time.
Move Guides as close to workpiece as possible.
Replace Blade.
Use correct speed for material being cut.
Tighten Blade Guide assembly.
Tighten Blade Guide Bearing assy.
Re-track Blade.
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Blade cuts rough.
Too much speed or feed.
Blade is too coarse.
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Reduce speed and feed.
Replace with finer tooth Blade.
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Blade is twisting.
Cut is binding Blade.
Too much Blade tension.
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Decrease feed pressure.
Decrease Blade tension.
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Unusual wear on side/back of Blade.
Blade Guides worn.
Blade Guide Bearings not adjusted properly.
Blade Guide Bearing Bracket is loose.
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Replace Blade Guides.
Properly adjust Blade Guides.
Tighten Blade Guide Bearing Bracket.
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Teeth ripping from Blade.
Teeth too coarse for work.
Too heavy feed, or too slow feed.
Vibrating workpiece.
Teeth filled with debris.
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Replace with finer tooth Blade.
Increase feed pressure and/or speed.
Hold workpiece firmly with both hands.
Use coarser tooth Blade, or brush to remove debris.
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Motor running too hot.
Blade tension too high.
V-Belt tension too high.
Blade is too coarse for work.
Blade is too fine for work.
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Reduce tension on Blade.
Reduce tension on V-Belt.
Replace with finer tooth Blade.
Replace with coarser tooth Blade.
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