Sears 113.244501 - Manual (Page 20)

trouisfeshooting
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch
“OFF”, remove switch key and remove plug
from power outlet before readjusting or
aligning your band saw«
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Motor will not run. 1 Damaged On-Off switch
Damaged power cord
1 Replace damaged parts before using
Band Saw again
2 Motor Damaged 2 Consult Sears Service. Any attempt to repair this
motor may create a HAZARD unless repair
i$ done by a qualified service technician Repair
service is available at your nearest Sears Store.
Blade does not run in
the approximate center
of the upper wheel.
1 Not tracking properly 1 Adjust tracking, see Assembly Section,
“Tracking the Blade"
Band Saw slows down
when cutting.
1 Cuttirsg too small a radius
2 Dull blade,
1. Stop feeding, and back up the material slightly,
until the band saw speeds up.
2. Replace blade.
Blades breaking. 1 Too much tension.
2 Kink in blade caused by
cutting too small a radius
or turning the material too
fast when cutting.
1. Adjust tension. See Assembly section
"Tensioning The Blade,"
2 Use correct cuttirrg technique. See Basic
Band Saw Operation Section.
Saw is noisy when
running. 1 Too much blade tensiorr 1 Adjust blade tension See Assembly section
"Tensioning The Blade"
2 Blade guides and back-up
bearings are in contact with
the blade.
2 Adjust upper and lower blade guides and
bearings. See assembly section "Adjusting the
Blade Guides and Back-up Bearing."
Blade will not cut
straight.
1 Blade guides and bearings
not properly adjusted.
1 Adjust upper and lower blade guides and
bearings See Assembly section "Adjusting
Guides and Back-up Bearing."
2 Worn or damaged blade. 2 Replace blade
Blade guides will
not stay in position 1 Patch on blade guide
threads has deteriorated
allowing them to rotate
with the blade.
1 Replace blade guides.
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