Band saw symptoms
When your band saw makes ragged cuts, isn't cutting straight or its motor won't start, our symptoms and DIY troubleshooting tips can help you figure out what's wrong. Once you know the problem, order parts by keying your model number into the search bar and finding what you need on the parts diagram. Then use our step-by-step band saw repair guides to help you install parts and get the saw back in top condition.
Symptoms common to all band saws
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Repair guides for band saws
If the switch won't turn the band saw on or off, it could be defective. Replace the switch, using these steps.
If the motor runs but the blade doesn't move, it could be that the drive belt is broken. Here's how to replace it.
If the saw blade is dull or damaged and isn't cutting cleanly, replace the blade following these steps.
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