Troubleshooting JWBS-14CS/OS Band Saw
Trouble
Saw stops or will not start.
Does not make accurate 45 or 90 degree cuts.
Blade wanders during cut.
Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts.
Blade does not come up to speed.
Saw vibrates excessively.
Probable Cause | Remedy | |
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Saw unplugged. | Check all plug connections. | |
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Fuse blown, or circuit breaker tripped. | Replace fuse, or reset circuit breaker. | |
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Cord damaged. | Replace cord. | |
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Table stop not adjusted correctly. | Check blade with square and adjust | |
table stop. | ||
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Angle pointer not set accurately. | Check blade with square and adjust | |
pointer. | ||
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Miter gauge out of adjustment. | Adjust miter gauge. | |
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Fence not aligned with blade. | Check and adjust fence (see fence | |
manual). | ||
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Warped wood. | Select another piece of wood. | |
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Excessive feed rate. | Reduce feed rate. | |
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Incorrect blade for cut. | Change blade to correct type. | |
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Blade tension not set properly. | Set blade tension according to blade | |
size. | ||
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Guides not set properly. | Adjust guides. | |
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Dull blade. | Replace blade. | |
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Blade mounted wrong. | Teeth should face operator and point | |
downward. | ||
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Gum or pitch on blade. | Remove blade and clean with oven | |
cleaner or other solvent. | ||
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Incorrect blade for cut. | Change blade to correct type. | |
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Gum or pitch on table. | Clean table. | |
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Extension cord too light or too long. | Replace with adequate size and | |
length cord. | ||
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Low shop voltage. | Contact your local electric company. | |
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Base on uneven floor. | Reposition on flat, level surface. | |
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Bad | Replace | |
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Motor mounting is loose. | Tighten motor mount fasteners. | |
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Loose fasteners. | Tighten fasteners. | |
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