Powermatic WMH TOOL GROUP PWBS14 - Manual (Page 24)

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING (PWBS-14 Band Saw)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Saw stops or will not start 1. Saw unplugged 1. Check plug connections
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit
breaker
3. Cord damaged 3. Replace cord
Does not make accurate 1. Stop not adjusted correctly 1. Check blade with square and
45 deg. or 90 deg. cuts adjust stop
2. Angle pointer not set accurately 2. Check blade with square and
adjust pointer
3. Miter gauge out of adjustment 3. Adjust miter gauge
Blade wanders during cut 1. Fence not aligned with blade 1. Check and adjust fence
2. Warped wood 2. Select another piece of wood
3. Excessive feed rate 3. Reduce feed rate
4. Incorrect blade for cut 4. Change blade to correct type
5. Blade tension not set properly 5. Set blade tension according to
blade size
6. Guides not set properly 6. Adjust guides
Saw makes unsatisfactory 1. Dull blade 1. Replace blade
cuts 2. Blade mounted wrong 2. Teeth should point down
3. Gum or pitch on blade 3. Remove blade and clean
4. Incorrect blade for cut 4. Change blade to correct type
5. Gum or pitch on table 5. Clean table
Blade does not come up 1. Extension cord too light or too long 1. Replace with adequate size and
to speed length cord
2. Low shop voltage 2. Contact your local electric
company
Saw vibrates excessively 1. Stand on uneven floor 1. Reposition on flat, level
surface
2. Bad v-belt 2. Replace v-belt
3. Motor mount is loose 3. Tighten motor mount hardware
4. Loose hardware 4. Tighten hardware