Hitachi CB 13F Troubleshooting Guide, General, Problem Probable Cause Remedy, Cutting, Belt

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING

⬤To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments.

⬤All electrical or mechanical repairs should be done only by qualified service technicians. Contact Hitachi Authorized Service Center.

GENERAL

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

Blade does not run in the

1.

Not tracking properly.

1.

Adjust tracking. See ASSEMBLY AND

center of the upper wheel.

 

 

 

ADJUSTMENTS section BLADE TRACKING

 

2.

Defective blade.

2.

Replace blade.

 

 

 

 

Band saw slows down

1. Belt too loose.

1.

Adjust belt tension. See ASSEMBLY AND

when cutting.

 

 

 

ADJUSTMENTS section BL ADE TENSION.

 

2.

Cutting too small a radius.

2.

Stop feeding, back up the material

 

 

 

 

slightly, until the band saw speeds up.

 

3.

Dull blade.

3.

Replace blade.

 

4.

Overloading motor.

4.

Slow down, trying to cut too fast. See

 

 

 

 

MOTOR TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE on

 

 

 

 

page 19.

 

 

 

Blades braking.

1. Too much tension on the blade.

1. Adjust tension. See ASSEMBLY AND

 

 

 

 

ADJUSTMENTS section BLADE TENSION

 

2.

Kink in the blade caused by cutting too

2.

Use correct cutting technique.

 

 

small a radius or turning the material too

 

See OPERATION section GENERAL

 

 

fast when cutting

 

CUTTING.

 

 

 

 

 

Blade dulls too quickly.

1.

Blade guides set too close to the teeth.

1.

Adjust upper and lower blade guides.

 

2.

Cutting incorrect material.

2.

See OPERATION section BLADE SELECTION.

 

 

 

Band saw vibrates.

1. Too much tension on motor belt.

1. Adjust according to ASSEMBLY AND

 

 

 

 

ADJUSTMENTS section, INSTALL THE

 

 

 

 

BELT.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents CB 13F Hitachi Authorized Service Centers NET Weight Product SpecificationsMotor Drive BeltSafety General Safety InstructionsBefore Using the Band SAW USE only the Recommended Accessories Specific Safety Instructions for Band SawsPower Supply and Motor Specifications Electrical RequirementsGuidelines for Extension Cords Fig. aCarton Contents Accessories and AttachmentsUnpacking Your Band SAW Know Your Band SAW Glossary of Terms Band SAW TermsWoodworking Terms Assembly and Adjustment Assembly InstructionsEstimated Assembly Time 35~50MINUTES Fig. C Installing and Removing the BLADEFig.G RemovingMiter Gauge Fig. H Adjustment Instructions Install Power Bcord Brackets FigTable Adjustments Fig. J, K Tilting the table Fig. J Adjusting the 90 Table Stop Fig. KUpper Blade Guide Assembly FIG. N Blade TENSIONFIG. LBlade Tracking FIG. M Blade guides Fig. O Upper Balde Guides and Blade Support Bearing Fig. O, PLower Blade Guides and Support Bearing Blade guides Fig. QBasic SAW Operations OperationCutting Curves Circle Cutting Fig. UBlade Selection FIG Blade Speed Selection Fig. W Changing Speed Setting FigRecommended Speeds Speed Application BladetypeTo Install a NEW Belt Fig. Y MaintenanceBand SAW Blade Wheel TiresProblem Probable Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuideGeneral CuttingMotor Problem Probable RemedyParts List for Schematic a Parts ListBand SAW Description Size QtySchematic a Description Size Parts List for Schematic BBand SAW Model NO. CB13F Schematic BStand Parts List for StandHitachi Koki Canada Co
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