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TROUBLESHOOTING

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.

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.

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 3. Replace the thrust bearings.

rotating.

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 1. Adjust upper and lower blade

properly adjusted. 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 1. Tighten blade guide screws

loosened. securely.

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