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11.0 Blade speed recommendations
Table 4
12.0 Troubleshooting HBS-1220DC
Table 5
* WARNING: Some corrections may require a qualified electrician.
Symptom Possible Cause Correction*
Motor will not start. No incoming power. Check plug connection.
Blown electrical panel fuses or tripped
circuit breakers.
Replace fuses, or reset breakers.
Defective motor, switch, power cable, or
plug.
Qualified electrician/service personnel
should inspect these items.
Motor runs too hot. Excessive blade tension. Reduce tension.
Drive belt tension too high. Reduce belt tension.
Blade too coarse for material (especially
with tubular stock).
Use blade with finer tooth pitch.
Blade too fine for material (especially with
heavier, soft material).
Use blade with coarser tooth pitch.
Insufficient gear lubrication. Make sure gearbox is filled to sight glass.
Band Saw vibrates
excessively.
Base on uneven surface. Adjust base for even support.
Saw blade has cracks. Replace blade immediately.
Too heavy a cut. Reduce feed rate and blade speed.
Cuts not square.
Feed rate too fast. Decrease feed rate.
Incorrect blade toothing in relation to
workpiece.
Check a machinist’s handbook for
recommended blade type.
Blade is worn, cutting crooked. Replace blade.
Misadjusted or worn blade guides. Inspect guide assemblies. Adjust or
replace items if needed.
Blade guide assemblies too far apart. Adjust left guide arm as close to
workpiece as possible.
Workpiece incorrectly positioned in vise. Check positioning and clamping in the
vise.
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