Tradesman
Band Saw

Model #8166L Official Tradesman saw

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Screw#X09P

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Screw

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Band Saw Belt#X0RU

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Band saw belt

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Set Screw#X09T

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Set screw

Part #X09T

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Band Saw Blade Guide#X086

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Band saw blade guide

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Hex Nut#X09J

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Hex nut

Part #X09J

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Terminal#X0A1

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Terminal

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Wire#X12T

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Wire

Part #X12T

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Knob#X0HT

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Knob

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Band Saw Lower Wheel#X08M

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Band saw lower wheel

Part #X08M

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Nut#X09D

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Nut

Part #X09D

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Symptoms for band saws

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Main causes: damaged rubber tire, worn wheel bearings, loose blade tension, dull saw blade
Main causes: dull blade, improper feeding, loose blade tension, not using a work piece guide
Main causes: broken saw blade, bad drive belt, damaged rubber tire
Main causes: lack of electrical power, broken power cord, bad on/off switch, faulty drive motor
Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, weak drive motor
Main causes: angle indicator needs adjustment, dull blade
Main causes: dull blade, using the wrong type of blade, feeding work piece to quickly, loose blade tension

Repair guides for band saws

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

April 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
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
April 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
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
April 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
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.

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Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

By Lyle Weischwill

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

January 18, 2016

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

By Lyle Weischwill

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

April 1, 2015

Band saw common questions

By Lyle Weischwill

These answers to common questions can help you make the most of your band saw.