Harbor Freight Tools 32208, 32206 manual Troubleshooting Guide

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9.When cutting curves, turn the material carefully so that the Saw Blade can follow the line without being twisted.

10.If a curve is so abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf, a more narrow Saw Blade should be used.

Troubleshooting Guide:

1.Motor will not start:

A.

Band Saw is not plugged in.

B.

Household circuit has blown fuse or open circuit breaker.

C.

Power cord is damaged. Replace.

D.

Switch is not in “on” position.

E.

Motor requires service.

2.Band Saw blade does not move although motor is running:

A.

Blade tension knob is not tight. Turn motor off. Tighten knob. Restart

B.

band saw.

Blade has slipped off pulley wheel. Open cover housing and check.

C.

Blade is broken. Replace blade.

3.Blade will not cut or cuts slowly:

A.

Teeth have been dulled by contact with hardened steel or long usage.

 

Replace blade.

B.

Use higher speed setting.

C.

Blade mounted backwards.

4.Sawdust fills up inside of band saw:

A.

This is normal - clean out periodically.

B.

Remove cover housing. Use vacuum cleaner to remove sawdust.

5.Sawdust in motor housing:

A.

Use vacuum cleaner nozzle on air intake and exhaust grills.

B.

Keep workplace cleaner. Clean up excess sawdust frequently.

6.Unable to get blade to track in driver of wheel:

A.

Back bearing not properly adjusted.

B.

Tension Wheel not properly adjusted.

C.

Bad blade. Replace blade.

 

CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE

1.Caution: Always disconnect this Bandsaw from its electrical power supply source before performing any cleaning, inspection, or maintenance.

SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Contents For technical questions or replacement parts, please call Wood BandsawSpecifications General Safety Warnings and PrecautionsSave this Manual Specific Product Warnings and Precautions Industrial Applications Must Follow Osha RequirementsFigure a SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call Unpacking See Figure C and Hardware DiagramSee Figure D and Hardware Diagram Operating InstructionsSee Figure F and Hardware Diagram Hardware DiagramTo Assemble The Motor Onto The Stand Diagram To Assemble The Bandsaw Body To The StandFigure K See Figure KFigure L 39A. See Figure N To Install The Side Panels To The StandTo Install The Saw Blade Lighted in Figure O stepSee Figure R See Figures T and USee Figures T To Adjust The Saw Blade Tension To Adjust The Tracking Of The Saw BladeTo Adjust The Upper Blade Guides And Support Bearings To Adjust The Lower Blade Guide And Support BearingTo Adjust The Upper Blade Guide Assembly To Adjust The Angle Of The Table To Attach The Guide Post GuardREV 04/02 Figure Y To Attach The Dust ChuteFigure AA To Operate The BandsawTroubleshooting Guide Please Read the Following Carefully Assembly Diagram a StandREV 03/04 Assembly Diagram B Parts List Assembly B Saw Body Parts List Assembly B Saw Body Parts List Assembly C Parts List Assembly D Assembly Diagram E Assembly Diagram F Hardware Diagram Wiring Diagram