April 19, 2023

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.

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Symptoms common to all band saws

Choose a symptom to see related band saw repairs.

April 19, 2023

Main causes: damaged rubber tire, worn wheel bearings, loose blade tension, dull saw blade…

April 19, 2023

Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, feeding work piece to quickly, loose blade tension…

April 19, 2023

Main causes: angle indicator needs adjustment, dull blade…

April 19, 2023

Main causes: dull blade, improper feeding, loose blade tension, not using a work piece guide…

April 19, 2023

Main causes: broken saw blade, bad drive belt, damaged rubber tire…

April 19, 2023

Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, weak drive motor…

January 10, 2024

Main causes: lack of electrical power, broken power cord, bad on/off switch, faulty drive motor…

Repair guides for band saws

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your band saw.

How to replace a band saw on-off switch

How to replace a band saw on-off switch

If the switch won't turn the band saw on or off, it could be defective. Replace the switch, using these steps.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a band saw drive belt

How to replace a band saw drive belt

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.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a band saw blade

How to replace a band saw blade

If the saw blade is dull or damaged and isn't cutting cleanly, replace the blade following these steps.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos for band saws

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your band saw.

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…

How to tell if a fuse is blown

How to tell if a fuse is blown

Learn how to tell whether a fuse is blown…

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…