PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTmON

Motor will not run.

1.

Problem with On-Off switch or

 

power cord.

 

2.

Motor defective.

1.Have worn parts replaced before using band saw again.

2.Do not attempt any repair. Have tool repaired by a qualified service technician.

Blade

does not run in the approximate

1.

Not tracking properly.

1. Adjust tracking.

See Adjustments

center

of the upper wheel,

 

 

section,

Tracking

the Blade.

Band

saw slows down when cutting.

1.

Cutting too small a radius.

1. Stop

feeding and back up the

 

 

 

 

material slightly unti! the band saw

 

 

 

 

speeds

up.

 

 

 

2.

Dull blade.

2. Replace blade.

 

Blade breaking.

1. Too much blade tension.

2. Kink in blade caused by cutting too smal! radius or turning the material too fast when cutting.

 

3.

Thrust bearings scarred or not

 

rotating.

 

 

Saw is noisy when running.

1.

Too much

blade tension.

 

2.

Blade

guides and bearings are in

 

contact

with

the blade,

1.Adjust tension. See Adjustments section, Adjusting Blade Tension.

2.Use correct cutting technique. See section, Operation.

3.Replace the thrust bearings. See Adjusting Thrust Bearings.

1.Adjust tension. See Adjustments section, Adjusting Blade Tension.

2.Adjust upper and lower blade guides and bearings. See Adjustments sections, Adjusting Thrust Bearings,

Blade Guide Support, and Blade Guides.

Blade will not cut straight.

1.Blade guides and bearings not properly adjusted,

1.Adjust upper and lower blade guides and bearings. See Adjustments sections, Adjusting Thrust Bearings,

Blade Guide Support, and Blade Guides.

Blade guides will not stay in position.

2. Worn

or defective blade.

2. Replace

blade.

1. Blade

guide screws have loosened.

1. Tighten

blade guide screws

 

 

securely.

 

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Craftsman 315.21477 manual Problem Cause, SOLUTmON, See Adjustments

315.21477 specifications

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