TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Inaccurate cut squaring.
1. Excessive cutting pressure
(incorrect choice of feed rate). 1. Decrease feed rate.
2. Incorrect choice of blade
tooth count.
2. Use a different blade more suited to the
material type.
3. Incorrect adjustment of
sliding blade guides.
3. Check blade guide adjustment - they should
be as close to the workpiece as possible.
4. Incorrect choice of cutting
speeds.
4. Adjust cutting speed.
5. Workpiece not securely
clamped in vise, or improperly
positioned in vise.
5. Re-clamp or re-position the workpiece in the
vise.
6. Poor blade tension.
6. Check blade tension.
7. Warped blade.
7. Contact customer service at 1-800-232-1195
for assistance.
Blade tends to protrude
from guide bearings.
1. Excessive blade tension.
1. Check blade tension.
2. Incorrect tracking
adjustment.
2. Adjust blade tracking.
3. Blade is slipping on guide
bearings (cutting oil has been
used).
3. We do not recommend using lubricant or
coolant with this bandsaw. Contact customer
service at 1-800-232-1195 for assistance.
WARNING!
Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replacements
should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service
at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at
techsupport@wenproducts.com.
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