Figure M1 -- Troubleshooting: Motor Won’t Start

Motor Won’t Start

Figure: M1

Is Band Saw No Plug the Saw into

plugged-in? a standard outlet.
Yes
Is Power Switch In No Press the ON button
the ON position? on the Front Panel.
Yes
Is household
circuit breaker No Reset Circuit Breaker Problem
/ fuse OK? or Replace Fuse. Corrected
Yes
Motor Starts
Is Power Cord No Replace damaged
in Good Condition? Power Cord.
Yes
Is the Front Panel No Replace Front Panel.
Installed onto Saw? (Closes microswitch)
Yes Still Bad

Motor requires Verify Microswitch Closes

Service / Repair. Against Front Panel.

Figure M2 -- Troubleshooting: Blade Doesn’t Move

Motor Runs, but
Blade doesn’t
Move Figure: M2

Verify that the Blade Broken Replace the

has not Broken. Broken Blade.
Yes
Is the Blade Tension No
1. Turn-OFF Saw.
Knob Tight?
2. Tighten Knob. Problem
Yes
Corrected
(inside Front Cover):
No Properly Install the
Is the Blade Properly Blade Moves
Blade on the Wheels.
Riding On the Wheels?
OK
(inside Front Cover) No Correct the Drive Belt
Is the Drive Belt Installation problem.
Properly Installed?

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 Figure M3 -- Troubleshooting: Band Saw Doesn’t Cut Straight
Band Saw Doesn’t
Cut Straight
Figure: M3

Did you use the Miter No Use the Miter Gauge

Gauge to Guide the Stock? to cut straight.
Yes

Did you use Minimum Use less Push Force.

No
Force to feed the Too much Force
Stock through Saw? angles the Blade.
Yes

Are the Blades Teeth Remove Old Blade

No
in Good Condition? and Install New One. Problem
(Sharp & Good Set) Corrected
Yes
Cuts Straight
No
Re-adjust the hiehgt of the
Is the Blade Guard Blade Guard to 1/8”
- 1/8” above Stock? above Stock.
Yes

Re-adjust the Blade

Guides per this Manual

Figure M4 -- Troubleshooting: Blade Cuts Slowly or not at all

Blade Cuts Slowly
or not at all.
Figure: M4

Visually Inspect Blade. No Re-Install the Blade so

Are Teeth Facing Forward? it is correctly installed.
Yes

Visually Inspect the Blade. No Remove Old Blade

and Install New One. Problem
Is it Sharp with Good Set?
Corrected
Yes

Does Blade Match Stock? No
Soft Stock: Use 6-tooth.
Hard Stock: Use 14 tooth.
Yes
Cuts Well
Remove Old Blade and
Install the Proper One.

Does Speed Match Stock?

No Adjust the Variable
Soft Stock: Use High Speed
Speed Control as needed.
Hard Stock: Use Slow Speed

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 Figure M5 -- Troubleshooting Sawdust Problems
Sawdust Problems
Figure: M5

Is the Inside of the Saw Yes 1. Remove Front Cover.

Filled-up with Sawdust?
No
Is the Motor Housing Yes
Filling with Sawdust?
2. Use Chip Brush/Vacuum
to clean-out Sawdust.
Problem
Vacuum-out Sawdust from Corrected
Motor Intake/Exhaust Grills.
No Sawdust

PARTS LIST

ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY

1 Knob Screw (L=26) 2 36 Washer 1
2 Wheel 2 37 C.S. Washer 1
3 Hex Nut (M8) 2 38 Set Screw (M10x12) 1
7 Miter Shaft 2 39 Washer 2
8 Front Guard 1 40 Machine Screw (M4x6) 2
12 Switch Box 1 41 Sprial Spring 1
13 Machine Screw(M6x12) 2 42 Set Screw (M6x25) 1
15 Switch Cover 1 43 Table Tilt Truss 1
16 Miter Shaft 1 44 Square Nut (M6) 4
17 Knob Screw (L=20) 4 45 Machine Screw (M6x25) 4
18 Hex Socket Screw(M6x40) 1 46 Self-Tapping Screw 2
20 Front Guard 2 1 47 Speed Switch 1
21 Miter Shaft 2 48 Machine Screw 4
22 Guide Holder 1 50 Timing Belt 1
23 Blade Guard 1 53 Hex Head Bolt (M8x25) 4
24 Ball Bearing (80095) 6 54 Drive Wheel 1
25 Screw (M6x35) 2 55 Screw (M5x10) 4
26 Hex Nut (M6) 6 56 Front Cover 1
27 Screw (M5x16) 4 57 Wheel Body 1
28 Motor 1 58 Machine Screw (M4x12) 2
29 Self - Tapping Screw 1 60 Angle Pointer 1
30 Cord Cover 1 61 Machine Screw (M5x6) 1
31 Spring Gear 1 62 Insert Plate 1
33 Drive Gear 1 63 Table 1
34 Miter Shaft 1 67 Base 2
35 Buchse 1 68 Electromagnetic Switch 1

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ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM # DESCRIPTION QTY
69 Wheel Support 1 100 Machine Screw (M4x6) 1
70 Saw Blade 1 101 Motor Nameplate 1
75 Miter Gauge 1 103 Screw (M4x12) 1
77 Machine Screw(M5x8) 1 104 Earthplate 1
79 Angle Pointer 1 105 Washer 2
80 Pin 1 106 Spring Washer 1
81 Machine Screw (M5x6) 1 107 Hex Nut (M4) 1
83 Knob Screw (L=30) 1 108 Guide Holder 1
85 Guide Bar 1 110 Hex Nut 2
86 Knob Screw (L=16) 1 111 Hex Nut (M8) 4
89 Machine Screw (M3x16) 2 112 C.S. Washer 1
90 Hex Nut (M3) 2 113 Ball Bearing (80201) 6
92 Wire 1 114 C.S. Washer 3
96 Nameplate (3) 1 116 Rubber Tyres 2
97 Nameplate (2) 1 117 Screw (M4x5) 2
98 Nameplate (1) 1 118 Ball Bearing Stand 2
99 Speed Control Knob 1

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