Woodstock STEELEX ST1000 - Manual (Page 36)

-34- ST1000 14" Bandsaw
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
Blade slows when cut-
ting. Blade makes a
squealing noise, espe-
cially on start-up. 1. V-belts loose.
2. V-belts worn out. 1. Tighten V-belts.
2. Replace V-belts.
Blade does not run
evenly on wheels or
runs off. 1. Tracking is not adjusted properly.
2. Rubber tire on wheel is damaged or
worn.
3. Wheels are not co-planar.
1. Adjust tracking.
2. Replace rubber tires.
3. Adjust wheel co-planarity.
Blade does not cut
evenly. 1. Blade tension is incorrect.
2. Tooth set is uneven.
3. Teeth are sharper on one side than the
other.
1. Adjust tension.
2. Replace blade, or have it professionally sharpened.
3. Replace blade, or have it professionally sharpened.
Wood cuts slow or
smokes during cut. 1. Worn or dull blade, missing teeth.
2. Blade installed backwards.
3. Wrong teeth per inch. 1. Replace blade.
2. Check blade rotation and reverse blade if necessary.
3. Use a blade with fewer teeth per inch.
Blade will not cut a
straight line. 1. Blade tension is incorrect.
2. Blade too narrow.
3. Blade guides need adjustment. 1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Use wider blade.
3. Adjust blade guides.
Blade comes off of
wheel. 1. Blade tension is incorrect.
2. Blade guides need adjustment.
3. Feeding workpiece too fast. 1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Adjust blade guides.
3. Feed workpiece slower.
Blade breaks frequent-
ly. 1. Blade tension is incorrect.
2. Blade guides need adjustment.
3. Cutting corners too sharply. 1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Adjust blade guides.
3. Use a wider arc on outside cuts, or use relief cuts to make tight
inside cuts.
Sawdust build-up
inside wheel covers.
1. Clogged dust port.
2. Low CFM (airflow) from dust collection
system.
1. Clean out dust port.
2. Three options:
—Check dust lines for leaks or clogs.
—Move dust collector closer to saw.
—Install a stronger dust collector.
Burn marks on the
edge of the cut. 1. Too much side pressure when feeding
workpiece.
2. Blade too wide for size of radius being
cut.
1. Feed workpiece straight into the blade.
2. Install a smaller width blade, and/or increase blade tension.
Rough or poor quality
cuts. 1. Feeding workpiece too fast. 1. Reduce feed rate.
Blade contacting table
insert. 1. Excessive side pressure when cutting.
2. Table improperly adjusted. 1. Reduce side pressure.
2. Adjust table.
Operation