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WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch
"OFF", remove switch key and remove plug
from power outlet before readjusting or
aligning your band saw.
TROUBLE REMEDY
Motor will not run. 1
Blade does not run in
the approximate center
of the upper wheel.
Band Saw slows down
when cutting.
mm
Blades breaking=
Saw is noisy when
running.
Blade will not cut
straight.
Blade guides will
not stay in position
PROBABLE CAUSE
t Damaged On-Off switch
Damaged power cord
2 Motor Damaged,
1 Not tracking properly
1, Cutting too small a radius
2 Dutl blade,
1, Too much tension,
v
Kink in blade caused by
cutting too small a radius
or turning the material too
fast when cutting
1 Too much blade tension
2, Blade guides and back_up
bearings are in contact with
the blade.
1 Blade guides and bearings
not,properly adjusted.
2, Worn or damaged blade,
Patch on blade guide
threads has deteriorated
allowing them to rotate
with the blade,
2
.
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2,
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.
1,
Replace damaged parts before using
Band Saw again
Consult Sears Service, Any attempt to repair this
motor may create a HAZARD unless repair
is done by a qualified service technician Repair
service is available at your nearest Sears Store.
Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section,
"Tracking the Blade"
Stop feeding, and back up the material slightly,
until the band saw speeds up,
Replace blade,
Adjust tension, See Assembly section
"Tensioning The Blade,"
Use correct cutting technique° See Basic
Band Saw Operation Section.
Adjust blade tension. See Assembly section
"Tensioning The Blade"
Adjust upper and lower blade guides and
bearings. See assembly section "Adjusting the
Blade Guides and Back-up Beating,"
Adjust upper and lower' blade guides and
bearings See Assembly section "Adjusting
Guides and Back-up Bearing,."
Replace blade
Replace blade guides,
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