Troubleshooting
Trouble
Motor will not start.
Band Saw vibrates excessively.
Miter cuts not accurate.
Cuts not square.
Finished surface of workpiece is rough, unsatisfactory.
Probable Cause | Remedy | |
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No incoming power. | Check plug connection. | |
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Blown electrical panel fuses. | Replace fuses. | |
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Defective motor, switch, power cable, | Qualified electrician/service personnel | |
or plug. | should inspect these items. | |
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Stand on uneven surface. | Adjust stand for even support. | |
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Saw blade has cracks. | Replace blade immediately. | |
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Too heavy a cut. | Reduce downfeed rate. | |
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| Unloosen the screws and adjust the | |
Setting of the miter stops is not | stops to correct positions. Use an | |
correct. | adjustable square or protractor to | |
| check angle settings. | |
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Downfeed rate too fast. | Reduce downfeed rate. | |
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90° angle stop not set correctly. | Adjust stop until blade is square with | |
vise. | ||
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Incorrect blade toothing in relation to | Use proper blade size and tooth for | |
workpiece. | that particular workpiece. | |
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Incorrect adjustment of bearing | ||
guides and guide assembly. | ||
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Workpiece incorrectly positioned in | Check positioning and clamping in the | |
vise. | vise. See Figure 24. | |
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Poor blade tension. | Check and correct if needed. See | |
page 14. | ||
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Blade is dull, or its parameters are not | Sharpen or replace dull blade. Make | |
sure blade is proper size and tooth for | ||
right for thickness of piece being cut. | ||
workpiece. | ||
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Downfeed rate too fast. | Reduce downfeed rate. | |
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Blade tension too low. | Increase blade tension. | |
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Blade speed not correct. | Move belt to proper pulley grooves. | |
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Parts
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are listed on the following pages. To order parts or reach our service department, call
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