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10. Troubleshooting
For any information or problem contact your local stockist or customer services in your country. The necessary interventions must be
carried out by specialised technical personel.
Before carrying out any fault service or maintenance work, always turn off the machine, unplug the power cable and wait for the
machine to come to a standstill.
Bandsaw stops unexpectedly or will not
start.
1. Bandsaw unplugged.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
3. Power cord is damaged.
1. Check plug connection.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. Replace power cord.
Accurate 90º or 45º cuts cannot be made. 1. Table stop not set correctly.
2. Angle pointer not set accurately.
3. Mitre gauge not in the correct position.
1. Check the blade is at 90º to the table with a
try square and adjust stop if necessary.
2. Check the blade as above point 1 and set the
pointer correctly.
3. Set the mitre gauge to the correct angle.
Blade wanders during cutting. 1. Fence is not aligned with the table.
2. Timber is warped.
3. Excessive feed rate.
4. Incorrect blade being used.
5. Blade tension incorrectly set.
6. Blade guides not set correctly.
1. Check fence and align if necessary.
2. Use alternative timber.
3. Reduce the feed rate.
4. Use the correct type of blade.
5. Set the blade tension according to the type of
blade being used.
6. Adjust blade guides as shown in this manual.
Bandsaw gives unsatisfactory quality of
cut.
1. Dull blade.
2. Blade mounted incorrectly.
3. Gum or pitch is on the blade.
4. Incorrect blade for cut being used.
5. Gum or pitch is on the table.
1. Replace the blade.
2. Ensure the teeth are pointing downwards.
3. Remove and clean the blade.
4. Use the correct type of blade.
5. Clean the table.
Blade does not come up to speed. 1. Extension cord too long or lightweight.
2. Low workshop voltage.
1. Replace with adequate size and length of cord.
2. Consult a qualified electrician.
Bandsaw vibrates excessively. 1. Bandsaw stood on uneven floor.
2. Worn out V-belt.
3. Motor mount is loose.
4. Loose hardware.
1. Place the bandsaw on a level surface.
2. Replace the V-belt.
3. Tighten the motor mounting hardware.
4. Tighten hardware.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
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