Power Fist 8699159 User Manual page 31

V4.1
Problem(s) Possible Cause(s)
Blade cuts 1. Vise is not square with
crooked.
2. Feed pressure is too
3. Guide Bearing is not
4. Insufficient Saw Blade
5. Blade Guides are too far
6. Saw Blade is dull.
7. Saw Blade turns too
8. Saw Blade tracks too
Blade cuts 1. Saw Blade turns
rough.
2. Feed pressure is
3. Saw Blade teeth are
Unusual wear 1. Blade Guides are worn
on side/back
of Blade.
2. Blade Guide Bearings are
3. Blade Guide Bearing
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4-1/2 in. Metal Cutting Band Saw
Saw Blade.
great.
adjusted properly.
tension.
from workpiece.
quickly or too slowly
for workpiece.
far away from Wheel
Flanges.
too quickly.
too heavy.
spaced too widely for the
workpiece material.
down.
out of place.
Bracket is loose.
Suggested Solution(s)
1. Adjust Vise so it is square with Blade.
Always clamp work tightly in Vise.
2. Reduce pressure by increasing spring
tension on side of Saw.
3. Adjust Guide Bearing to 0.001 in.
greater than maximum saw blade
thickness, including the weld of
the Saw.
4. Gradually increase Saw Blade
tension until optimal tension has
been achieved.
5. Move Blade Guide as close to
workpiece as possible.
6. Replace Saw Blade.
7. Check Manual for recommended
speeds.
8. Adjust Saw Blade tracking.
1. Change speed with motor's V-belt.
2. Reduce pressure by increasing spring
tension on side of Saw.
3. Check manual for recommended
Blade type. Replace with more
appropriate Saw Blade.
1. Replace Blade Guides.
2. Adjust Blade Guide Bearings.
3. Tighten Blade Guide Bearing Bracket.
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