Band Is Twisted Into A Figure "8" Configuration; Used Band Is "Long" On The Tooth Edge; Used Band Is "Short" On The Tooth Edge - Sharp SW-100T Instruction Manual

#18. Used Band Is "Long" On The Tooth Edge

#19. Used Band Is "Short" On The Tooth Edge

#17. Band is Twisted Into A Figure "8"
Configuration
Probable Cause :
A. Excessive band tension.
B. Any of the band conditions which cause the band
to be long (#18) or short (#19) on tooth edge.
C. Cutting a tight radius.
Probable Cause :
A. Side guides are too tight – rubbing near gullets.
B. Excessive "preload" – band riding heavily against
back-up guides.
C. Worn band wheels causing uneven tension.
D. Excessive feeding rate.
E. Guide arms are spread to maximum capacity.
F. Improper band tracking – back edge rubbing heavy
on wheel flange.
Probable Cause :
A. Side guides are too tight – rubbing near back edge.
B. Worn band wheels causing uneven tension.
C. Guide arms are spread too far apart.
D. Excessive feeding rate.