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WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, TURN
SWITCH "OFF" AND REMOVE PLUG FROM
POWER OUTLET BEFORE READJUSTqNG OR
ALBGN_NG YOUR BAND SAW.
TROUBLE
Motor will not run.
BBade does not run in the
approximate center of the
upper wheel.
Band Saw slows down
when cutting.
Bgades breaking.
Motor sounds under
load when not cutting.
Blade will not allow for
general straight cutting.
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Defective On-Off switch.
Defective power or motor cord.
2. Motor Defective.
1. Not tracking properly.
1. Cutting too small a radius.
2. Dull blade.
1. Too much tension.
2. Kink in blade caused by cut-
ting too small a radius or turn-
ing the material too fast when
cutting.
1. Too much blade tension.
2. Too much belt tension.
1. Blade guides and bearings
not properly adjusted.
2. Defective blade.
REMEDY
1. Replace defective parts before using
Band Saw again.
2,
Consult Sears Service. Any attempt to repair
this motor may create a HAZARD unless
repair is done by a qualified service techni-
cian. Repair service is available at your near-
est Sears Store.
!. Adjust tracking, see Assembly Sectio
"Tracking the Blade."
1. Stop feeding, and back up the materi
slightly, until the band saw speeds up.
2. Replace blade.
" 1. Adjust tension. See Assembly sectio_
"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 belt tension. See Assembly Section
"Drive Belt Tension."
1. Adjust upper and lower blade guides and
bearings. See Assembly section "Adjusting
Upper Blade Guide Assembly."
2. Replace blade.
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