TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

In spite of how well a band saw is maintained, problems can occur. The following troubleshooting guide will help you solve the more common problems:

Trouble: SAW WILL NOT START.

Probable Cause

Remedy

1.

Saw not plugged in.

1.

Plug in saw.

2.

Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.

2.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

3.

Cord damaged.

3.

Have cord replaced.

Trouble: BREAKER KICKS OUT FREQUENTLY.

 

 

Probable Cause

Remedy

1.

Extension cord too light or too long.

1.

Replace with adequate size cord.

2.

Feeding stock too fast.

2.

Feed stock more slowly.

3.

Blade in poor condition (dull, warped, gummed).

3.

Clean or replace blade.

4.

Low voltage supply.

4.

Contact your electric company.

Trouble: BAND SAW VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY.

 

 

Probable Cause

Remedy

1.

Machine not mounted securely to workbench.

1.

Tighten all mounting hardware.

2.

Bench on uneven surface.

2.

Reposition on flat level surface.

3.

Worn belt.

3.

Replace belt.

4.

Belt not tensioned correctly.

4.

Adjust belt tension by moving motor.

5.

Motor not fastened securely.

5.

Tighten all mounting hardware.

Trouble: BAND SAW DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED.

 

 

Probable Cause

Remedy

1.

Low voltage due to improper extension cord size.

1.

Replace with adequate size cord.

2.

Low voltage.

2.

Contact your electric company.

Trouble: BLADES BREAK.

Probable Cause

1.Blade not tensioned properly.

2.Blade guides improperly adjusted.

3.Blade support bearing improperly adjusted.

4.Blade wheel tracking adjustment improperly set.

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 set too high.

10.Continuous running of machine when not actually cutting.

Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT TRACK.

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 to a narrower blade.

8.Replace blade.

9.Set upper blade guide within 1/8 in. of workpiece.

10.Turn off machine when not performing cutting operation.

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

1. Pointer out of adjustment

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.

Remedy

1. Adjust pointer.

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.

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Black & Decker BDBS100 instruction manual Troubleshooting Guide, Probable Cause Remedy

BDBS100 specifications

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