Use and Care Manual

18
Troubleshooting
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Motor will not start. No incoming power. Check plug connection.
Blown electrical panel fuses. Replace fuses.
Thermal overload has tripped.
Wait several minutes for overload to
reset itself.
Defective motor, switch, power cable,
or plug.
Qualified electrician/service personnel
should inspect these items.
Overload trips
frequently.
Motor is overheating. Check that motor air intakes are clear.
Downfeed rate too fast. Reduce downfeed rate.
Motor is faulty.
Motor should be inspected by
qualified electrician/service personnel.
Band Saw vibrates
excessively.
Base on uneven surface. Adjust base for even support.
Saw blade has cracks. Replace blade immediately.
Too heavy a cut.
Reduce downfeed rate and blade
speed.
Miter cuts not
accurate.
Setting of the miter stops is not
correct.
Loosen the screws and adjust the
stops to correct positions. Use an
adjustable square or protractor to
check angle settings.
Blade is worn, cutting crooked. Replace blade.
Cuts not square. Feed pressure too great. Decrease feed pressure.
90° angle stop is not set correctly.
Adjust stop until blade is square with
vise.
Incorrect blade toothing in relation to
workpiece.
Check Machinist’s Handbook for
recommended blade type.
Blade is worn, cutting crooked. Replace blade.
Incorrect adjustment of bearing
guides and guide assembly.
Re-adjust these. See page 14.
Workpiece incorrectly positioned in
vise.
Check positioning and clamping in the
vise.
Poor blade tension. Check and correct if needed.
Finished surface of
workpiece is rough,
unsatisfactory.
Blade is dull. Replace blade.
Improper blade for cutting operation.
Check Machinist’s Handbook for
blade recommendations.
Downfeed rate too fast. Reduce downfeed rate.
Blade tension too low. Increase blade tension.