saw doesn't rotate when motor rivs up why ?
1086033
Probably because the chain is too tight. With the saw off, and the spark plug pulled for your safety, take the chain between your thumb and forefinger and pull up from the bar. You should a bit of slack in the chain enough to spin the chain on the bar with your hand.
1086034
Maybe a few things. Chain to tight. Shaft cable broke or binding(cable inside the long metal shaft) . Maybe the keyway on the engine crankshaft spline sheered. Debris jamming the chain under the chain cover. Good luck. Hope this helps.
798860
Make sure good battery is installed. When you turn on saw laser light will come on. spinning of blade turns on laser, must work on some type of centrifugal force activating laser light.
1058788
The wobble is a known issue with these saws. I fixed it by adding a piece of glide strip to the track. To be honest, I don't think the wobble hurts anything. I only fixed it because I obsess over dumb stuff like that. :-)
1065577
I am left handed and it works quite well, even though the saw dust discharge is towards me. It is a right handed saw. Being a heavy duty saw and not yet being able to find any real "left handed tools" I've always over looked that in a power tool.
1735250
Sounds like you're going over the maximum amperage. A hair drier and a drill use very little amps. The other issue might be that your saw is shorting out. I have 2 of these magnetic paddle switches - one is on my router and the other is on my miter saw. No problems. You may need to call an electrician.
1662639
There must be a way to tighten it. My saw is working well still. It got knocked down by a large wind gust, and broke the table. Jet sent me replacement parts. It seamed like it lost cutting power. It turned out that I had the belt too loose. A little tightening, and everything works like new. Open the white cover that covers the blade pulley. That should let you see if their is some bolts to tighten down the guide assembly. My saw is in my classroom, and I am off for summer, or I would go look. Here is a schematic of the saw. Copy it and then magnify it so you can see the assembly. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/jet-jwbs10os-707200-10inch-band-saw-parts-c-32652_32684_155038.html There must be a way to tighten it. My saw is working well still. It got knocked down by a large wind gust, and broke the table. Jet sent me replacement parts. It seamed like it lost cutting power. It turned out that I had the belt too loose. A little tightening, and everything works like new. Open the white cover that covers the blade pulley. That should let you see if their is some bolts to tighten down the guide assembly. My saw is in my classroom, and I am off for summer, or I would go look. Here is a schematic of the saw. Copy it and then magnify it so you can see the assembly.... » Read More There must be a way to tighten it. My saw is working well still. It got knocked down by a large wind gust, and broke the table. Jet sent me replacement parts. It seamed like it lost cutting power. It turned out that I had the belt too loose. A little tightening, and everything works like new. Open the white cover that covers the blade pulley. That should let you see if their is some bolts to tighten down the guide assembly. My saw is in my classroom, and I am off for summer, or I would go look. Here is a schematic of the saw. Copy it and then magnify it so you can see the assembly. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/jet-jwbs10os-707200-10inch-band-saw-parts-c-32652_32684_155038.html « Show Less
466280
Hi. The previous responses about the blade lock and/or seating the blade may be the problem. Another thought was that the blades are not the "t" type blades required for the saw. I have had no problems with my saw and really like it.
2098882
I do not have this issue and my saw makes rock solid square cuts every time. Are you talking about side to side or up and down play? If neither I assume you are talking about out of round play. If it is out of round play, look at the two washers that sandwich the blade tight on the motor shaft. If each washers' thickness is not consistent that could cause blade travel to be out of round. The washers need to be replaced if they are not consistent. If it's up and down or side to side play most likely there is a bearing or bushing problem and would require repair work on the saw.
1109493
On the body of the saw, near the point where the chain goes beside the cover over the motor, there is a round knob. Rotate the black handle out so that you can turn it. This knob is used to make small adjustments to the tension on the chain. Turn the knob one way to loosen the chain and the opposite direction to tighten the chain.
318385
I am sorry, not sure about that. I would check with Hitachi to see what the policy is. Good luck. I have had no problems with my saw and have used it a lot.
1457141
Thank you so much for the response.The saw is new, I purchased it on the 8th. Over all I am very pleased with the purchase and thanks to you guys the problem is corrected.Thank you again.
1109494
There is the big plastic chain guard in the front of the motor. If that is in the wrong position, the chain won't turn. Either push it forward or pull it back.
2127860
I do not think it has an actual soft start. However if your asking if the saw starts and torques the saw enough to move the blade off a chosen line. No, it does not seem to do that. I think the layout of the saw helps that, as all the rotating mass is not ninety degrees from the blades cutting line
1193345
My husband just unpacked his Hitachi C10FCE2 miter saw and also cannot get clamp lever to move. We can't find anything bolt or screw that needs to be adjusted in order to get this to move. Any suggestions....please?
93504
Turn the blades hand a few clicks, then try it again. Could be the gears sticking or a bad motor.
798858
It turns it self on when the blade rotates while cutting. Remove the orginal lock washer on the saw and replace it with the lazer,pull the saw trigger and the rotation lights it up.You may want to invest in batteries.
1735248
Works fine with my Delta circular saw, which has a universal motor. Perhaps it doesn't like induction motors?