,_1= WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch Off, remove switch key and unplug the saw from power supply before adjusting or aligning your band saw.
PROBLEM
Motor will not run.
CAUSE | SOLUTION | ||
1. | Problem with | 1. | Have worn parts replaced |
| power cord. |
| before using Band Saw again. |
2. | Motor Defective. | 2. | Do not attempt any repair. |
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Blade does not run in the approxi- mate center of the upper wheel.
Band Saw slows down when cutting.
Blades breaking.
Saw is noisy when running.
Blade will not cut straight.
Blade guides will not stay in position.
1.Not tracking properly.
1.Cutting too small a radius.
2.Dull blade.
1, Too much tension.
2.Kink in blade caused by cutting too small a radius or turning the material too fast when cutting.
3.Thrust bearings scarred or not rotating.
1.Too much blade tension.
2.Blade guides and backup bearings are in contact with the blade.
1.Blade guides and bearings not properly adjusted.
2.Worn or defective blade.
1.Blade guide screws have loosened.
1.Adjust tracking, See Adjust- ments section Tracking the Blade.
. Stop feeding, and back up the material slightly, until the band saw speeds up.
2. Replace blade.
1.Adjust tension. See Adjust- ments section Adjusting Blade Tension.
2.Use correct cutting technique.
See section Basic Operation of the Band Saw.
3.Replace the thrust bearings.
1, Adjust blade tension. See Adjustments section Adjusting
Blade Tension.
2.Adjust upper and lower blade guides and bearings. See Adjustments section Adjusting
Thrust Bearings, Blade Guide Support, and Blade Guides.
1.Adjust upper and lower blade guides and bearings. See Adjustments section Adjusting
Thrust Bearings, Blade Guide Support, and Blade Guides.
2.Replace blade.
1.Tighten blade guide screws securely.
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