TROUBLESHOOTING
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| Motor will not run. | 1. | Problem with | 1. | Have worn parts replaced before | |
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| 2. | Motor defective. | 2. | Do not attempt any repair. Have | |
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| Blade does not run in the approxi- | 1. | Not tracking properly. | 1. | Adjust tracking, See Adjustments | |
| mate center of the upper wheel. |
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Blade 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. |
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Blade breaking. | 1. Too much blade tension. |
1.Adjust tension. See Adjustments section, Adjusting Blade Tension.
2.Kink in blade caused by cutting too small radius or turning the material too fast when cutting.
2.Use correct cutting technique. See section, Operation.
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 are in contact with the blade.
2.Adjust upper and lower 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. |
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Blade guides will not stay in position. 1. Blade guide screws have loosened.
1.Tighten blade guide screws securely.
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