Troubleshooting

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch "OFF", remove switch key and remove plug from power outlet before readjusting or aligning your band saw.

TROUBLE

Motor will not run.

Blade does not run in the approximate center of the upper wheel.

PROBABLE CAUSE

tDamaged On-Off switch Damaged power cord

2 Motor Damaged,

1 Not tracking properly

1Replace damaged parts before using Band Saw again

2Consult Sears Service, Any attempt to repair this motor may create a HAZARD unless repair

is done by a qualified service technician Repair service is available at your nearest Sears Store.

. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section, "Tracking the Blade"

Band Saw slows down when cutting.

1, Cutting too small a radius

2 Dutl blade,

1, Too much tension,

v Kink in blade caused by cutting too small a radius or turning the material too fast when cutting

Stop feeding, and back up the material slightly, until the band saw speeds up,

Replace blade,

14Adjust tension, See Assembly section "Tensioning The Blade,"

2, Use correct cutting technique° See Basic Band Saw Operation Section.

Saw is noisy when running.

Blade will not cut straight.

Blade guides will not stay in position

1 Too much blade tension

2, Blade guides and back_up

1Blade guides and bearings not,properly adjusted.

2, Worn or damaged blade,

Patch on blade guide threads has deteriorated allowing them to rotate with the blade,

., Adjust blade tension. See Assembly section "Tensioning The Blade"

. Adjust upper and lower blade guides and bearings. See assembly section "Adjusting the Blade Guides and Back-up Beating,"

Adjust upper and lower'blade guides and

bearings See Assembly section "Adjusting Guides and Back-up Bearing,."

Replace blade

1, Replace blade guides,