Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT TRACK. |
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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.
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.
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