OPERATION, MAINTENANCE
& TROUBLESHOOTING
POWER CORD AND TURNING WOOD BANDSAW ON/OFF
Once all assembly and adjustments steps have been done, this Wood Bandsaw is now ready to be used. Connect the motor (A) Fig.17 and
switch (B) quick connect cables and then connect the power cord to power source. Make sure the power source matches the specifications
indicated on the machine nameplate.
Your Wood Bandsaw is equipped with a safety toggle switch (C) Fig.17. To turn the machine on, pull the switch out to the “On” position, to turn
it off, push the switch in to the “Off” position. To prevent unauthorized use, this switch has a safety key (D) which, when removed, allows the
switch to be locked in the “off” position. To lock the switch in the “off” position, push switch to “off” and pull out the switch key.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
For your own safety, turn the switch “OFF” and remove the plug from the
power source before maintaining your bandsaw.
BLADE WHEEL TIRES
Pitch and sawdust that build up on the tires should be removed with a stiff brush or scrape
the sawdust with a piece of wood. NOTE: To reduce the risk of damaging the tires, do not
use a sharp knife or any kind of solvent. When the tire becomes worn, they should be
replaced. When replacing the tires, stretch them around the wheels but do not glue them
on.
Cleaning
Keep your bandsaw clean. Remove the sawdust from the inside. Vacuum or blow out
frequently. Do not allow residue to build up on the table, guides blocks or the back-up
bearings. Clean them with gum and pitch remover. Do not immerse the back-up bearings
in the gum and pitch remover. Put a thin coat of paste wax on the table so that the wood
slides easily while cutting.
MOTOR
Frequently blow or vacuum out the sawdust from the motor. CAUTION: To reduce the risk
of eye injury from blowing debris, wear safety glasses when blowing out dust.
LUBRICATION
All of the ball bearings are packed with grease at the factory. They require no further
lubrication.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
The motor will not start.
The bandsaw blade does not move although motor is running.
The blade will not cut or cuts slowly.
Sawdust fills inside the bandsaw.
Sawdust in motor housing.
Unable to get the blade to track in the center of wheel.
Blade veers sideways during a cut.
SOLUTION
1. Bandsaw is not plugged in.
2. A household circuit has blown a fuse or an open circuit breaker.
3. Power cord is damaged. Replace.
4. Switch is not in the “ON” position.
5. Motor requires service.
1. Blade tension knob is not tight. Turn motor off, tighten knob and restart.
2. Blade has slipped off pulley wheel. Reinstall following instructions.
3. Blade is broken. Replace.
1. Contact has dulled teeth with hardened steels or long usage. Replace.
2. Blade mounted backwards.
1. This is normal when dust collector is not used, clean out periodically.
2. Open cover. Use vacuum cleaner to remove dust.
1. Use a vacuum cleaner nozzle on air intake and exhaust vents.
2. Keep workplace cleaner. Clean up excess sawdust frequently.
1. Backing bearing is not properly adjusted.
2. Tension wheel is not properly adjusted.
3. Bad blade, replace.
1. Blade has lost it’s set (alternating teeth), replace blade.
FIGURE 17
