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General
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “Off” and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shoot-
ing your band saw.
Wiring Diagram
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Blade does not run in the
approximate center of the
upper wheel.
1. Not tracking properly. 1. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section, “Adjusting
Blade Tracking” section.
Band Saw slows down when
cutting
1. Belt too loose.
2. Cutting too small a radius.
3. Dull blade.
4. Overloading motor.
1. Adjust belt tension, see “Assembly” section, “Mount-
ing the Motor”.
2. Stop feeding, and back up the material slightly, until
the band saw speeds up.
3. Replace blade.
4. Slow down, trying to cut too fast.
Blades breaking 1. Too much tension on
blade.
2. Kink in blade caused cut-
ting too small a radius or
turning the material too
fast when cutting.
1. Adjust tension. See “Getting to Know Your Band
Saw”.
2. Use correct cutting technique. See “Basic Saw Oper-
ation” section.
Blade dulls too quickly. 1. Blade guides set too close
to teeth.
2. Cutting incorrect material
1. Adjust upper and lower blades guides. See “Assem-
bly” section “Installing the blade”.
Band saw vibrates. 1. Too much tension on
motor belt
1. Adjust according to “Mounting the Motor” section.
White Black
Green
White
Green
Motor Junction Box Motor Junction Box
Black
Wire
Nut
Wire
Nut
120V Wiring 240V Wiring
120V Power
Cord
120V Power
Cord
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