Troubleshooting
Trouble
Motor will not start.
Overload trips frequently.
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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Thermal overload has tripped. | Wait several minutes for overload to | |
reset itself. | ||
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Defective motor, switch, power cable, | Qualified electrician/service personnel | |
or plug. | should inspect these items. | |
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Motor is overheating. | Check that motor air intakes are clear. | |
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Downfeed rate too fast. | Reduce downfeed rate. | |
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Motor is faulty. | Motor should be inspected by | |
qualified electrician/service personnel. | ||
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Base on uneven surface. | Adjust base 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 and blade | |
speed. | ||
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| Loosen 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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Blade is worn, cutting crooked. | Replace blade. | |
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Feed pressure too great. | Decrease feed pressure. | |
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90° angle stop is not set correctly. | Adjust stop until blade is square with | |
vise. | ||
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Incorrect blade toothing in relation to | Check Machinist’s Handbook for | |
workpiece. | recommended blade type. | |
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Blade is worn, cutting crooked. | Replace blade. | |
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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. | |
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Poor blade tension. | Check and correct if needed. | |
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Blade is dull. | Replace blade. | |
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Improper blade for cutting operation. | Check Machinist’s Handbook for | |
blade recommendations. | ||
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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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