TROUBLESHOOTING
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Palmgren Operating Manual & Parts List 9683127
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
The machine does not work when
switched on.
The saw blade does not move with
the motor running.
The saw blade does not cut in a
straight line.
The saw blade does not cut, or cuts
very slowly.
Sawdust builds up inside the
machine.
Sawdust inside the motor housing.
The machine does not cut at 45 or 90
degrees.
The saw blade cannot be properly
positioned on the wheels.
1. No power supply.
2. Defective switch.
3. Defective motor.
1. The blade tension knob has not been
tightened.
2. The blade has come off one of the wheels.
3. The saw blade has broken.
4. The drive belt has snapped.
1. Rip fence for cutting not used.
2. Feed rate too fast.
3. The blade teeth are dull or damaged.
4. Blade guides not suitably adjusted.
1. The teeth are dull, caused by cutting hard
material or long use.
2. The saw blade was fitted the wrong way on
the band saw.
This is normal
This is normal
1. The table is not at right angles to the blade.
2. The saw blade is dull or too much pressure
was put on the workpiece.
1. The wheels are not in alignment or
defective bearing.
2. The blade tracking knob hasn’t been
properly adjusted.
3. Inferior saw blade.
1. Check the cable for breakage.
2. Replace the lock switch.
3. Replace the motor.
1. Switch off the motor, tighten the blade tension
knob.
2. Open the doors and check
3. Replace the blade.
4. Replace the belt.
1. Use a rip fence.
2. Put light pressure on the workpiece. Make sure the
saw blade does not bend.
3. Try a new saw blade.
4. Adjust the blade guides (see OPERATION
instructions).
1. Replace the saw blade, use a 6 T.P.I. saw blade for
wood and soft material. Use a 14 T.P.I. saw blade for
harder materials. A 14 T.P.I. saw blade always cuts
slower due to the finer teeth and the slower
cutting performance.
2. Fit the saw blade correctly.
Clean the machine regularly. Open the doors and
remove the sawdust with a vacuum cleaner.
Clean the ventilating slots of the motor with a
vacuum cleaner. From time to time remove the
sawdust to prevent it from being drawn into the
housing.
1. Adjust the table.
2. Replace the saw blade or put less pressure on the
workpiece.
1. Replace bearing.
2. Adjust the blade tracking knob (See OPERATION
instructions).
3. Replace the saw blade.
