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Line 81: − + − ## Check that the yellow safety plug is fully engaged. + − − ## Check that the electrical supply is on (reset the breaker). − ## Check that you have the correct power, 110V not 220V − + − ## Stop switch faulty. Replace the stop switch. − ## Internal breaker faulty. Replace the breaker. − ## Capacitor faulty. Replace the capacitor. − ## Motor faulty. Replace the motor. − ## Check the bearings. − + − ## Clean and lubricate. − ## Adjust rack and pinion. − ## Bent rack. Replace the rack. Line 116:
Line 105: − + − # Suppose the blade makes a clicking noise. − ## Bad weld. Dress the weld or change the blade. − # Suppose the blade overheats. − ## Dull blade. Change the blade or resharpen the blade. − ## Pitch is too small for the depth of cut. Change to a blade with the correct pitch. − ## Guides too tight. Adjust the guides. − ## Wood too hard for the selected blade. Change the blade. − ## Blade too thick for the diameter of the wheels. Change the blade. − # Machine vibrates. − ## Machine not level on the floor. Re-level the machine ensuring that it has no movement. − ## Damaged drive belt. Replace the belt.
→Troubleshooting
==Troubleshooting==
==Troubleshooting==
# Suppose the bandsaw will not start.
# Suppose the bandsaw will not start.
## Check that the start switch is fully pulled out.
## Check that the E-stop is fully pulled out.
## Check that the electrical power cord is plugged into the power outlet.
## Check that the electrical power cord is plugged into the power outlet.
# Suppose the machine will not stop.
# Suppose the machine will not stop.
## This is a very rare occurrence, as the machine is designed to be fail-safe. If it should occur and you cannot fix the fault, seek professional assistance. The machine must be disconnected from the power and never run until the fault has been rectified.
## This is a very rare occurrence, as the machine is designed to be fail-safe. If it should occur and you cannot fix the fault, seek professional assistance. The machine must be disconnected from the power and never run until the fault has been rectified.
# Suppose the motor tries to start but will not turn.
# Suppose the motor tries to start but will not turn.
## With the power disconnected from the machine, open the doors and try to turn the wheel by hand. If the wheel is not turning, check the reason for the jamming. Typical reasons are: guides too tight, wood jammed in the wheel. Adjust guides or remove jammed wood.
## With the power disconnected from the machine, open the doors and try to turn the wheel by hand. If the wheel is not turning, check the reason for the jamming. Typical reasons are: guides too tight, wood jammed in the wheel. Adjust guides or remove jammed wood.
# Suppose the motor overheats.
# Suppose the motor overheats.
## The motor is designed to run very hot, but should it overheat it has an internal terminal overload protector that will shut it down until the motor has cooled down and then it will reset automatically. If the motor overheats, wait until it has cooled down and restart. If the motor shuts down constantly, check for the reason. Typical reasons are dull blade, overfeeding the wood, motor cooling fan clogged or faulty, motor cooling fins clogged and excessive ambient temperature.
## The motor is designed to run very hot, but should it overheat it has an internal terminal overload protector that will shut it down until the motor has cooled down and then it will reset automatically. If the motor overheats, wait until it has cooled down and restart. If the motor shuts down constantly, check for the reason. Typical reasons are dull blade, overfeeding the wood, motor cooling fan clogged or faulty, motor cooling fins clogged and excessive ambient temperature.
# Suppose there's a squeaking noise.
# Suppose there's a squeaking noise.
## Check that the motor cooling fan is not contacting the fan cover.
## Check that the motor cooling fan is not contacting the fan cover.
## Check the drive belt.
## Check the drive belt.
## Check that the guides are adjusted correctly.
## Check that the guides are adjusted correctly.
# Suppose the upper guide shaft is tight or loose.
# Suppose the upper guide shaft is tight or loose.
# Suppose the blade slows down during a cut.
# Suppose the blade slows down during a cut.
## Loose drive belt. Re-tension the belt.
## Loose drive belt. Re-tension the belt.
## Crown on the wheels worn or damaged tire. Dress the tires.
## Crown on the wheels worn or damaged tire. Dress the tires.
# Suppose the blade kicks.
# Suppose the blade kicks.
## Bad blade. Replace the blade.
## Bad blade. Replace the blade.
==Maintenance==
==Maintenance==