Trouble: BAND SAW DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED.
Probable Cause
1.Low voltage due to improper extension cord size.
2.Low voltage.
Trouble: BLADES BREAK.
Probable Cause
1.Blade not tensioned properly.
2.Blade guides improperly adjusted.
3.Blade support bearing improperly adjusted.
4.Blade not tracking properly on wheel.
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/guard assembly set too high.
10.Continuous running of machine when not actually cutting.
Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT TRACK.
Probable Cause
1.Blade too loose.
2.Upper wheel not properly adjusted.
3.Improperly adjusted blade support bearing.
4.Worn tires.
Remedy
1.Replace with adequate size cord.
2.Contact an electrician.
Remedy
1.Adjust blade tension.
2.Adjust blade guides.
3.Adjust blade support bearing.
4.Adjust blade tracking.
5.Replace blade.
6.Replace tires.
7.Change to a narrower blade.
8.Replace or sharpen blade.
9.Set upper blade guide/guard assembly within 1/8" of workpiece.
10.Turn off machine when not performing cutting operation.
Remedy
1.Adjust tension.
2.Adjust upper wheel.
3.Adjust blade support bearing.
4.Replace tires.
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. |
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Probable Cause | Remedy | ||
1. | Blade not tensioned properly. | 1. | Adjust blade tension. |
2. | Blade guides improperly adjusted. | 2. | Adjust blade guides. |
3. | Blade support bearing improperly adjusted. | 3. | Adjust blade support bearing. |
4. | Blade not tracking properly. | 4. | Adjust blade tracking. |
5. | Bad weld on blade. | 5. | Replace the blade. |
6. | Worn tires. | 6. | Replace tires. |
Trouble: BAND SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS. |
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Probable Cause | Remedy | ||
1. | Blade not tensioned properly. | 1. | Adjust blade tension. |
2. | Blade guides improperly adjusted. | 2. | Adjust blade guides. |
3. | Blade support bearing improperly set. | 3. | Adjust blade support bearing. |
4. | Blade not tracking properly. | 4. | Adjust blade tracking. |
5. | Bad weld on blade. | 5. | Replace the blade. |
6. | Worn tires. | 6. | Replace tires. |
7. | Incorrect blade for work being done. | 7. | Change the blade. |
8. | Dull blade or insufficient set. | 8. | Replace blade. |
9. | Upper blade guide set too high. | 9. | Set upper blade guide within 1/8" of work piece. |
10. Speed set incorrectly. | 10. Adjust speed. | ||
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