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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 approximate 1. Not tracking properly. 1. Adjust tracking. See Adjustments
center of the upper wheel, section, Tracking the Blade.
Band saw slows down when cutting. 1. Cutting too small a radius. 1. Stop feeding and back up the
material slightly unti! 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 too 2. Use correct cutting technique. See
smal! radius or turning the material section, Operation.
too fast when cutting.
3. Thrust bearings scarred or not 3. Replace the thrust bearings. See
rotating. Adjusting 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 2. Adjust upper and lower blade
contact with the blade, guides and bearings. See Adjustments
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 Adjustments
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 loosened. 1. Tighten blade guide screws
securely.
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