Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Electrical Problems
Trouble
Machine will not start/restart or repeatedly trips circuit breaker or blows fuses.
Band Saw does not come up to speed.
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No incoming power. | Verify machine is connected to power | |
source. | ||
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Electrical cord damaged. | Replace cord. | |
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Building circuit breaker trips or fuse | Verify that band saw is on a circuit of | |
correct size. If circuit size is correct, | ||
blows. | there is probably a loose electrical | |
| lead. | |
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| If you have access to a voltmeter, you | |
| can separate a switch failure from a | |
| motor failure by first, verifying | |
| incoming voltage at 110 | |
Switch or motor failure (how to | 220 | |
the voltage between switch and | ||
distinguish). | motor. If incoming voltage is incorrect, | |
| you have a power supply problem. If | |
| voltage between starter and motor is | |
| incorrect, you have a starter problem. | |
| If voltage between starter and motor | |
| is correct, you have a motor problem. | |
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| Clean motor of dust or debris to allow | |
Motor overheated. | proper air circulation. Allow motor to | |
| cool down before restarting. | |
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| If electric motor is suspect, you have | |
| two options: Have a qualified | |
Motor failure. | electrician test the motor for function | |
or remove the motor and take it to a | ||
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| qualified electric motor repair shop | |
| and have it tested. | |
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Miswiring of the unit. | Confirm that all electrical connections | |
are correct. | ||
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| If the start/stop switch is suspect, you | |
| have two options: Have a qualified | |
Switch failure. | electrician test the switch for function, | |
or purchase a new start/stop switch | ||
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| and establish if that was the problem | |
| on | |
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Extension cord too light or too long. | Replace with adequate size and | |
length cord. | ||
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Low current. | Contact a qualified electrician. | |
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