RIKON Power Tools 10-300 - Manual (Page 11)

TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Diagnosis Remedy
The machine does not work when
switched on. 1. No power supply.
2. Defective switch. 1. Check the cable for breakage.
2. Check the fuse or breaker.
3. Contact you local dealer for repair
parts.
The blade does not move with the motor
running. 1. The blade tension knob has not been
tightened.
2. The blade has come off one of the
wheels.
3. The saw blade has broken.
4. The drive belt has snapped. 1. Switch off the motor, tighten the blade
tension knob.
2. Open the hinged door and check.
3. Replace the blade.
4. Replace the belt.
The blade does not cut in a straigt line. 1. Fence for cutting not used.
2. Feed rate too fast.
3. The blade teeth are dull or damaged.
4. Blade guides not suitably adjusted.
1. Use a fence.
2. Put light pressure on the workpiece.
Make sure the blade does not bend.
3. Try a new blade.
4. Adjust the blade guides(see assembly)
The blade does not cut, or cuts very
slowly. 1. The teeth are dull, caused by cutting
hard material or long use.
2. The blade was fitted the wrong way on
the bandsaw.
1. Replace the blade, use a 6 T.P.I. blade
for wood and soft material. Use a 14 T.P.I.
blade for harder materials. A 14 T.P.I.
blade always cuts slower due to the finer
teeth and the slower cutting performance.
2. Install the blade correctly.
Sawdust builds up inside the machine. Excessive dust build-up on the
machine interior components. Clean the machine regularly. Attach to a
suitable dust collection system.
Sawdust inside the motor housing. Excessive dust build-up on the
machine exterior components. Clean the ventilating slots of the motor
with a vacuum cleaner. From time to time
remove the sawdust to prevent it from
being drawn into the housing.
The machine does not cut at 45 or 90
degrees. 1. The table is not at right angles to the
blade.
2. The blade is dull or too much pressure
was put on the workpiece. 1. Adjust the table.
2. Replace the blade or put less pressure
on the workpiece.
The blade can not be properly positioned
on the bandsaw wheel. 1. The wheels are not in alignment or
defective bearing.
2. The wheel alignment knob hasn’t been
properly adjusted.
3. Inferior blade. 1. Contact you local dealer for repair
parts.
2. Adjust the knob (See instructions).
3. Replace the blade.
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC
This machine must be grounded.
To avoid electrocution or fire, any repairs to electrical system
should be done only by a qualified electrician, using
genuine replacement parts.
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