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.
2.Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
3.Cord damaged.
1.Plug in saw.
2.Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3.Have cord replaced.
Trouble: BREAKER KICKS OUT FREQUENTLY. |
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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 an electrician. |
Trouble: BAND SAW VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY. |
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Probable Cause | Remedy | ||
1. | Machine not mounted securely to stand. | 1. | Tighten all mounting hardware. |
2. | Stand on uneven surface. | 2. | Reposition on flat level surface. |
3. | Worn belt. | 3. | Replace belt. |
4. | Pulley not aligned. | 4. | Adjust pulleys. |
5. | Motor not fastened securely. | 5. | Tighten all mounting hardware. |
Trouble: BAND SAW DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED. |
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Probable Cause | Remedy | ||
1. | Low voltage due to improper extension cord size. | 1. | Replace with adequate size cord. |
2. | Low voltage. | 2. | Contact an electrician. |
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.
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" of workpiece.
10.Turn off machine when not performing cutting operation.
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