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G0555X (Mfg. Since 1/12)
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Machine slows
when operating.
1. Feeding workpiece too fast.
2. Blade is dull.
1. Reduce feed rate. See Basic Cutting Tips on Page
26.
2. Replace blade (Page 33).
Ticking sound
when the saw is
running.
1. Blade weld contacting guide/support bearings
( a light tick is normal).
2. Blade weld may be failing.
1. Use file or stone to smooth and round the back of the
blade; slightly loosen the blade guides.
2. Inspect and replace blade if necessary (Page 33).
Blade contacting
table insert.
1. Insert installed upside down or backwards.
2. Table improperly mounted or aligned.
1. Re-install insert a different way.
2. Align table (Page 25).
Vibration when
cutting.
1. Loose or damaged blade.
2. Sawdust buildup on wheels.
1. Tighten or replace blade (Page 33).
2. Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels.
Burn marks on
the edge of the
cut.
1. Too much side pressure when feeding
workpiece; blade is binding.
2. Blade too wide for size of radius being cut.
1. Feed workpiece straight into the blade. See Basic
Cutting Tips on Page 26.
2. Install a smaller width blade/increase blade tension.
See Page 33 or 20.
Rough or poor
quality cuts.
1. Feeding workpiece too fast.
2. Blade guides adjusted incorrectly.
1. Reduce feed rate. See Basic Cutting Tips on Page
26.
2. Re-adjust all blade guides and support bearings.
Sawdust buildup
inside cabinet.
1. Clogged dust port.
2. Low CFM (airflow) from dust collection sys-
tem.
1. Clean out dust port.
2. Three options:
—Check dust lines for leaks or clogs.
—Move dust collector closer to saw.
—Install a more powerful dust collector.
Blade wanders
or doesn't cut
straight.
1. Blade lead.
2. Sawdust buildup on wheels.
1. Refer to Blade Lead on Page 41.
2. Clean all sawdust from rubber tires on wheels.
Cuts are
not square
(vertically).
1. Table tilt is not adjusted to 0˚ or positive stop
has moved out of adjustment.
2. Table tilt scale pointer is not calibrated.
3. Table is not square to the blade.
1. Adjust table tilt to 0˚; readjust positive stop if neces-
sary (Page 23).
2. Calibrate table tilt scale pointer to 0˚ (Page 23).
3. Shim table (Page 41).
Cutting Operations
Miscellaneous
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Quick-release
mechanism has
poor range of
motion.
1. Spacer blocks on quick-release tension mech-
anism have moved out of adjustment.
1. Readjust the quick-release spacer blocks (Page
44).
Blade tension
scale is grossly
inaccurate.
1. The spring in the blade tension mechanism
has lost its "spring." This is caused by not
releasing the blade tension when not in use or
frequently over-tensioning the bandsaw.
1. Replace spring in the blade tension mechanism,
then take better care of the bandsaw by releasing
tension when not in use and not over-tensioning the
blade.
Wheel is noisy. 1. Wheel bearing is worn out.
2. Belt is too tight (lower wheel).
1. Replace the wheel bearing.
2. Check/loosen the belt tension (Page 39).
Blade does
not track
consistently,
correctly, or at
all.
1. Wheels are not coplanar or aligned with each
other.
2. Rubber tires on wheels are worn out.
1. Adjust wheels to be coplanar/aligned with each other
(Page 42).
2. Redress the rubber tires on the wheels (Page 36);
replace the rubber tires on the wheels.