Troubleshooting
Trouble
Motor will not start, or stops suddenly.
Overload trips frequently.
Band Saw vibrates excessively.
Miter cuts not accurate.
Cuts not square.
Finished surface of workpiece is rough, unsatisfactory.
Probable Cause | Remedy | |
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No incoming power. | Check plug connection. | |
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Blown electrical panel fuses. | Replace fuses. | |
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Thermal overload has tripped. | Release run button and wait several | |
minutes for overload to reset itself. | ||
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Defective motor, switch, power cable, | Qualified electrician/service personnel | |
or plug. | should inspect these items. | |
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Motor is overheating. | Check that motor air intakes are clear. | |
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Downfeed pressure is too fast. | Reduce downfeed pressure. | |
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Motor is faulty. | Motor should be inspected by | |
qualified electrician/service personnel. | ||
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Stand is on uneven surface. | Adjust stand for even support. | |
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Saw blade has cracks. | Replace blade immediately. | |
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Too heavy a cut. | Reduce downfeed pressure and blade | |
speed. | ||
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| Adjust the stops to correct positions. | |
Setting of the miter stops is not | See page 12. Use an adjustable | |
correct. | square or protractor to check angle | |
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Blade guides not set correctly. | See page 11 for proper adjustment. | |
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Downfeed pressure too great. | Decrease downfeed pressure. | |
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90° angle stop is not set correctly. | Adjust stop until blade is square with | |
vise. | ||
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Incorrect blade toothing in relation to | Consult the cutting parameters (blade | |
workpiece. | teeth, cutting speed) in Figure 17. | |
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Incorrect adjustment of bearing | ||
guides and guide assembly. | ||
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Workpiece incorrectly positioned in | Check positioning and clamping in the | |
vise. | vise. | |
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Poor blade tension. | Check and correct if needed. See | |
page 12. | ||
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Blade is dull, or its parameters are not | Use proper blade tooth configuration | |
for that particular workpiece. See | ||
right for thickness of piece being cut. | ||
chart, Figure 17. | ||
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Downfeed pressure too great. | Reduce downfeed pressure. | |
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Blade tension too low. | Increase blade tension. | |
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