For Machines Mfg. Since 8/09 | T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G | Model SB1021/SB1022 |
Symptom
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Blade dulls | 1. | Blade is improperly broken in. | 1. | Replace blade, and complete blade break in | |
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metal sticking to | 2. | The blade gullets are loading up | 2. | Use a blade that has larger gullets to carry out | |
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3.The blade TPI is too fine for the 3. Use a
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| blade speed, make sure the brush is working. | |
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| 4. | The workpiece has hard spots, | 4. | Replace the blade with a special blade for cutting | |
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Loud, repetitious | 1. | Pulley set screws or keys are | 1. | Inspect keys and set screws. Replace or tighten if | |
noise coming from |
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machine. | 2. | Motor fan is hitting the cover. | 2. | Adjust fan cover mounting position, tighten fan, or | |
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Ticking sound | 1. | Blade weld contacting blade guides. | 1. | Grind blade weld down smaller. | |
when the saw is | 2. | Blade weld may be failing. | 2. | Cut and reweld the blade, or replace the blade. | |
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Blade wears on | 1. | The blade guides are worn or mis- | 1. | ||
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overheating. | 2. | The blade support is inadequate. | 2. | Tighten the blade guide as close to the workpiece as | |
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3.Wheels are not coplanar.3. Adjust wheels so they are parallel and aligned.
| 4. | Dull or incorrect blade. | 4. | Replace blade. | |
| 5. | Blade is | 5. | Install new blade. | |
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Vibration when | 1. | Loose or damaged blade. | 1. | Tighten or replace blade. | |
operating or | 2. | Worn wheel bearing. | 2. | Check/replace wheel bearing. | |
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3.Wheels are not coplanar.3. Adjust wheels so they are parallel and aligned.
4. | Wheel tires worn or incorrectly | 4. | Replace or dress rubber tires. |
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5. | Bent or dull blade. | 5. | Replace blade. |
6. | Wheels out of balance. | 6. | Replace wheels. |
7. | Loose machine component. | 7. | Tighten loose component. |
8. | Belt has a high spot. | 8. | Replace/adjust the |
9.Bandsaw blade wheel is bent or out 9. Check and replace for bad wheel or bearing. of balance.
