Clarke CBS300 - Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Check Solution
The unit fails to
operate
1. Check for power failure if
the unit is plugged in.
2. Check the switch is on and
that the fuse is not blown.
3. Upper or lower door
interlock switch not
engaged.
1. Plug the unit into the
socket.
2. Replace fuse or switch
on.
3. Check that upper/lower
doors are fully closed.
Blade breaks 1. Faulty alignment (tracking)
2. Blade guides incorrectly
adjusted.
3. Feeding the work too fast.
4. Forcing or twisting the blade
around a tight radius.
5. Blade too tight.
6. Blunt teeth.
7. Blade is badly welded or
brazed.
8. Wrong blade fitted.
9. Bandsaw left running when
not in use.
1. Carry out tracking
adjustments (p13).
2. Readjust blade guides
(p14/15)
3. Lower the feed rate
4. For tight curves, make
relief cuts fairly close
together at 90º to the
curve. A narrower blade
will make a tighter
curve.
5. Relieve blade tension
6. Renew blade
7. Renew blade
8. Fit only quality blades
supplied by your Clarke
dealer.
9. Always switch machine
off when not in use.
Noise or vibration 1. Blade not correctly aligned.
2. Guides not securely set.
1. Carry out tracking
adjustments (p13).
2. Tighten the locking
knob. Check guides are
correctly set.
Blade runs off the
cutting line
1. Blade guides incorrectly
adjusted.
2. Blade tracking mal-adjusted
3. Blade tension too slack.
4. Wrong blade fitted (too
thin).
1. Re-adjust blade guides.
2. Carry out tracking.
adjustment (p13).
3. Re-tension blade.
4. Fit correct blade.