Porter-Cable 28-306 instruction manual Trouble CUT does not Agree with Setting on the Tilt Scale

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Trouble: BAND SAW DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED.

 

 

Probable Cause

Remedy

1.

Low voltage due to improper extension cord size.

1.

Replace with adequate size cord.

2.

Low voltage.

2.

Contact an electrician.

Trouble: BLADES BREAK.

Probable Cause

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.

Remedy

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.

 

 

Probable Cause

Remedy

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

1.

Pointer out of adjustment

1.

Adjust pointer.

Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT STAY ON WHEEL.

Probable Cause

1.Blade not tensioned properly.

2.Blade guides improperly adjusted.

3.Blade support bearing improperly adjusted.

4.Blade wheel not tracking properly.

5.Bad weld on blade.

6.Worn tires.

Trouble: BAND SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS.

Probable Cause

1.Blade not tensioned properly.

2.Blade guides improperly adjusted.

3.Blade support bearing improperly set.

4.Blade wheel not tracking properly.

5.Bad weld on blade.

6.Worn tires.

7.Incorrect blade for work being done.

8.Dull blade or insufficient set.

9.Upper blade guide set too high.

10.Adjustable speed set incorrectly.

Remedy

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.

Remedy

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 the blade.

8.Replace blade.

9.Set upper blade guide within 1/8" of work piece.

10.Check and adjust speed.

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Contents Metal/Wood Cutting Band Saw SAVE! Important Safety Instructions Save Safety Guidelines DefinitionsGeneral Safety Rules Stay ALERT, Watch What YOU are Doing Additional Safety Rules for Band Saws Failure to Follow These Rules MAY Result in Serious InjuryGrounding Instructions Power ConnectionsMotor Specifications Foreword Unpacking and CleaningExtension Cords Attaching Motor to Optional Stand Carton ContentsOptional Stand Attaching Band SAW to the Optional Stand Attaching Motor PulleyAttaching the Switch Disconnect Machine from Power SourceTable Insert Adjusting the Table StopStarting and Stopping SAW Tilting the TableVertical Adjustment of the Upper Blade Guide Assembly Adjusting Blade TensionAdjusting the Upper Blade Guides and Blade Support Bearing Tracking the BladeAdjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade Support Bearing Changing SpeedsTroubleshooting Guide Belt and Pulley Arrangements for ALL Eight Available SpeedsTrouble CUT does not Agree with Setting on the Tilt Scale Operating the Band SAW Cutting CurvesBand SAW Blades Suggested Skip Tooth Blades and SpeedsChanging the Blades LubricationPARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance AccessoriesTwo Year Limited New Product Warranty Canadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers