Craftsman 124.3299 Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 10)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Diagnosis Remedy

The machine does not work when switched

on.

1. No power supply.

2. Defective switch.

3 Defective motor.

1. Check the cable for breakage.

2. Replace the lock switch.

3. Defective motor.

The saw 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 doors and check.

3. Replace the blade.

4. Replace the belt.

The saw blade does not cut in a straight

line.

1. Rip 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 rip fence.

2. Put light pressure on the work piece.

Make sure the saw blade does not bend.

3. Try a new saw blade.

4. Adjust the blade guides (see ADJUST-

MENT instructions).

The saw blade does not cut, or cuts very

slowly.

1. The teeth are dull, caused by cutting

hard material or long use.

2. The saw blade was tted the wrong way

on the band saw.

1. Replace the saw blade, use a 6 T.P.I.

(Teeth Per Inch) saw blade for wood and

soft material. Use a 14 T.P.I. saw blade

for harder materials. A 14 T.P.I. saw blade

always cuts slower due to the ner teeth

and the slower cutting performance.

2. Fit the saw blade correctly.

Sawdust builds up inside the machine. This is normal Clean the machine regularly. Open the

doors and remove the sawdust with a

vacuum cleaner.

Sawdust inside the motor housing. This is normal Clean the ventilating slots of the motor with

a vacuum cleaner. From time to time re-

move the sawdust to prevent it from being

drawn into the housing.

The machine does not cut at 45 or 90 de-

grees.

1. The table is not at right angles to the

blade.

2. The saw blade is dull or too much pres-

sure was put on the work piece.

1. Adjust the table.

2. Replace the saw blade or put less

pressure on the work piece.

The saw blade can not be properly posi-

tioned on the wheels.

1. The wheels are not in alignment or de-

fective bearing.

2. The blade tracking knob hasn’t been

properly adjusted.

3. Inferior saw blade.

1. Replace bearing.

2. Adjust the blade tracking knob (See

ADJUSTMENT instructions).

3. Replace the saw blade.

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