troubleshooting

WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY'TURN

SWITCH "OFF''AND REMOVE PLUG FROM

POWER OUTLET BEFORE READJUSTING OR

ALIGNING YOUR BAND SAW.

TROUBLE

PROBABLE CAUSE

Motor will not run.

'1Defective On-Off switch.

 

Def ective Power or motor cord.

 

2 t"4otor Defective.

REMEDY

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.

Blade does not run in the approximate center of the

upper wheel.

Band Saw slows down when cutting.

Blades breakinq.

1.Not tracking ProPerlY

1.Cutting too small a radius

2.Dull blade.

1.Too much tension.

1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section,

"Trackino the Blade."

1. Stop feeding, and back up the material

slightly, until the band saw speeds up.

2. Replace blade.

1. Adjust tension. See Assembly section

"Tensioning The Blade."

Motor sounds under load when not cutting.

Blade will not allow for general straight cutting.

2.Krnk in blade caused bY cut- ting too small a radius or turn- ing the material too fast when c utt ing.

.1. Too much blade tension.

2.Too much belt tension.

Blade guides and bearings not properly adjusted.

Defective blade.

2. Use correct cutting technique. See Basic

Band Saw Operation Section.

Adjust blade tension. See Assembly section "Tensioning The Blade'"

Adjust belt tension. See Assembly Section "Drive Belt Tension."

1.Adjust upper and lower blade guides and bearings. See Assembly section "Adjusting Upper Blade Guide AssemblY."

2.Reolace blade.

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Craftsman 113.244513 owner manual Troubleshooting

113.244513 specifications

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