Sears 113.244530 - Manual (Page 20)

troubleshooting
WARNING: For your own safety, Push on-off
knob “OFF”, lock-out switch 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
is 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. Cutting 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 cutting technique. See Basic
Band Saw Operation Section.
Saw is noisy when
running. 1 . Too much blade tension 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.
Motor stops
during cut
1. Aggressive feeding causes
Current Protector to shut
motor off.
1. Turn machine “OFF” and then back “ON” to
continue cutting.
2. Slow down the feed rate of material jnto blade.
wiring diagram
Green
Ground
Leads
WARNING: To avoid electrocution or fire, repair
electricals
only with recommended service
parts, and reassemble exactly as originally
received when new.
Sensor
Connection
Switch