troubleshooting
WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY' TURN
SWITCH "OFF'' AND REMOVE PLUG FROM
POWER OUTLET BEFORE READJUSTING OR
ALIGNING YOUR BAND SAW.
REMEDY
PROBABLE CAUSE
TROUBLE 1. Replace defective parts before using
Band Saw again.
2. Consult Sears Service. Any attempt to repatr
this motor may create a HAZARD unless
repair is done by a qualif ied service techni-
cian. Repair service is available at your near-
est Sears Store.
'1 Defective On-Off switch.
Def ective Power or motor cord.
2 t"4otor Defective.
Motor will not run.
1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section,
"Trackino the Blade."
1. Not tracking ProPerlY
Blade does not run in the
approximate center of the
upper wheel. 1. Stop feeding, and back up the material
slightly, until the band saw speeds up.
2. Replace blade.
1. Cutting too small a radius
2. Dull blade.
Band Saw slows down
when cutting.
1. Adjust tension. See Assembly section
"Tensioning The Blade."
2. Use correct cutting technique. See Basic
Band Saw Operation Section.
1. Too much tension.
2. Krnk in blade caused bY cut-
ting too small a radius or turn-
ing the material too fast when
c utt ing.
Blades breakinq.
Adjust blade tension. See Assembly
section "Tensioning The Blade'"
Adjust belt tension. See Assembly Section
"Drive Belt Tension."
.1. Too much blade tension.
2. Too much belt tension.
Motor sounds under
load when not cutting.
1. Adjust upper and lower blade guides and
bearings. See Assembly section "Adjusting
Upper Blade Guide AssemblY."
2. Reolace blade.
Blade guides and bearings
not properly adjusted.
Defective blade.
Blade will not allow for
general straight cutting.
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