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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
The blade teeth are torn from
the band
The sawmill cuts too slow
The mill vibrates too much
The machine cuts conical or
thinner in the end
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Wrong type of saw blade
2. Incorrect feeding rate
3. The stock is loose
4. Teeth are filled with chips / dirt
1. Wrong type of blade
2. Incorrect feeding rate
3. The log is loose
4. Teeth are filled with chips / dirt
1. The log does not sit firmly on the rails
2. The belt is deformed
3. Wheel axle bearings are worn
4. The carriage is pushed forward too fast
5. Loose Bolts
The rail is not straight
1. Replace band saw blade, use only the
recommended band saw blade
2. Adjust speed
3. Ensure that the log is fixed on the rails,
ensure that the log is free from branches
4. Clear band saw blade from chips / dirt
1. Replace band saw blade
2. Remove the belt, the teeth must be
facing the rails
1. Ensure that the log is securely attached
on the rail before operation
2. Replace belts
3. Check and replace the wheel bearings
if necessary
4. Reduce forward speed
5. Check all bolts and tighten if necessary
1. Check that the rail is straight. Make
sure that the sawmill is placed on a flat,
hard surface.
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MEASURE
13
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