Ryobi BAND SAW manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Solution

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, turn off the saw, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw from the power source before working on the band saw.

PROBLEM	CAUSE		SOLUTION
Motor will not run.	1.	Problem with On-Off switch or	1.	Have worn parts replaced before
		power cord.		using band saw again.
	2.	Motor defective.	2.	Do not attempt any repair. Have
				tool repaired by a qualified
				service technician.
Blade does not run in the approxi-	1.	Not tracking properly.	1.	Adjust tracking, See Adjustments
mate 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 until the band saw speeds up.

2. Dull blade. 2. Replace blade.

Blade breaking. 1. Too much blade tension.

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

2. Kink in blade caused by cutting	2. Use correct cutting technique.
too small radius or turning the	See section, Operation.
material too fast when cutting.

3.Thrust bearings scarred or not rotating.

3. Replace the thrust bearings.

Saw is noisy when running. 1. Too much blade tension.

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

2. Blade guides and bearings	2. Adjust upper and lower blade
are in contact with the blade.	guides and bearings. See Adjust-
	ments 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 Adjust- ments sections, Adjusting Thrust

Bearings, Blade Guide Support, and Blade Guides.

2. Worn or defective blade. 2. Replace blade.

Blade guides will not stay in position. 1. Blade guide screws have loosened.

1.Tighten blade guide screws securely.

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