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WARNING:
For your own safety, turn switch
"OFF",
remove
switch
key
and remove
plug
from power outlet
before
readjusting
or
atigning
your band saw.
TROUBLE
Motor will not run.
Blade does not run in
the approximate center
of the upper wheel.
Band Saw slows
down
when cutting,
Blades breaking.
Saw iS noisy when
running.
w
Blade will not cut
straight.
Blade guides wtl!
not stay in position
PROBABLE
CAUSE
!
Defective
On-Off switch.
Defective
oower cord.
2
Motor Defec_we
1 Not tracking propedy
1. Cutting too small a radius.
2. Dul! blade.
1, Too much tension.
2.
Kink in blade caused by
cutting too small a radius
or turning the material too
fast when cutting.
1. Too much blade tension
.
Blade guides and back-up
bearings are in contact with
the blade.
Blade guides and bearings
not properly adjusted.
2. Worn or defective blade.
1.
Patch on blade guide
threads has deteriorated
allowing them to rotate
with the blade
REMEDY
1 Rep!ace defective parts before using
Band Saw again.
Consult Sears Service. Any attempt to repair this
motor may create a HAZARD unless repa4r
is done by a qualified service technician, Repair
service is available at your nearest Sears Store.
1. Adjust tracking, see Assemb!y Section,
'Tracking the Blade."
1. Stop feeding, and back up the material sligiqtly,
until the band saw speeds up.
2. Replace blade.
1. Adjust tension, See Assembly section
"Tensioning The Blade."
2. Use correct cutting technique. See Basic
Band Saw Operation Section.
1. Adjust blade tension. See Assembly section
"Tensioning The Blade."
2, Adjust upper and lower blade guides and
bearings. See assernbly section "Adjusting the
Blade Guides and Back-up Bearing."
1. Adjust upper and lower blade guides and
bearings. See Assembly section "Adjusting
Guides and Back-up Bearing,'
2. Replace blade,
t. Replace blade guides
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