Trouble: BAND SAW DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED. |
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Probable Cause | Remedy |
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1. | Low voltage due to improper extension cord size. | 1. | Replace with adequate size cord. | |
2. | Low voltage. | 2. | Contact an electrician. | |
3. | Motor wired for incorrect voltage. | 3. | Rewire motor for correct voltage. | |
Trouble: BLADES BREAK. |
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Probable Cause | Remedy |
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1.Blade not tensioned properly.
2.Blade guides improperly adjusted.
3.Blade support bearing improperly adjusted.
4.Blade wheel tracking adjustment improperly set.
5.Bad weld on blade.
6.Worn tires.
7.Forcing wide blade around short radius.
8.Dull blade or insufficient set.
9.Upper blade guide set too high.
10.Continuous running of machine when not actually cutting.
1.Adjust blade tension.
2.Check and adjust blade guides.
3.Adjust blade support bearing.
4.Check and adjust blade tracking.
5.Replace the blade.
6.Replace tires.
7.Change to a narrower blade.
8.Replace blade.
9.Set upper blade guide within 1/8" of workpiece.
10.Turn off machine when not performing cutting operation.
Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT TRACK. |
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Probable Cause | Remedy |
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1. | Blade too loose | 1. | Adjust tension | |
2. | Upper wheel not properly adjusted. | 2. | Adjust upper wheel. | |
3. | Improperly adjusted blade support bearing. | 3. | Adjust blade support bearing. | |
Trouble: CUT DOES NOT AGREE WITH SETTING ON THE TILT SCALE. | ||||
Probable Cause | Remedy |
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1. | Pointer out of adjustment | 1. | Adjust pointer. | |
Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT STAY ON WHEEL. |
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Probable Cause | Remedy |
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1. | Blade not tensioned properly. | 1. | Adjust blade tension. | |
2. | Blade guides improperly adjusted. | 2. | Check and adjust blade guides. | |
3. | Blade support bearing improperly adjusted. | 3. | Adjust blade support bearing. | |
4. | Blade wheel not tracking properly. | 4. | Check and adjust blade tracking. | |
5. | Bad weld on blade. | 5. | Replace the blade. | |
6. | Worn tires. | 6. | Replace tires. | |
Trouble: BAND SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS. |
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Probable Cause | Remedy |
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1. | Blade not tensioned properly. | 1. | Adjust blade tension. | |
2. | Blade guides improperly adjusted. | 2. | Check and adjust blade guides. | |
3. | Blade support bearing improperly set. | 3. | Adjust blade support bearing. | |
4. | Blade wheel not tracking properly. | 4. | Check and adjust blade tracking. | |
5. | Bad weld on blade. | 5. | Replace the blade. | |
6. | Worn tires. | 6. | Replace tires. | |
7. | Incorrect blade for work being done. | 7. | Change the blade. | |
8. | Dull blade or insufficient set. | 8. | Replace blade. | |
9. | Upper blade guide set too high. | 9. | Set upper blade guide within 1/8" of work piece. | |
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