It sounds like a problem I'm having with my drill press. From what little I
know about electric motors, it's probably a start/run capacitor. I doubt
it's the blade, though.

Kevin
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Douglas Johnson wrote:

I have a Jet 18" bandsaw with a 1 1/2 hp motor. The motor is wired for
220v.
It starts and runs, but placing even the slightest load on it slows it
down
dramatically, then blows the breaker. This is a brand new behavior.
When I
turn the blade by hand, it moves smoothly and easily. I'm going to try
another
blade in case this one is dull, but haven't yet.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Doug



If the blade doesn't help I'd try changing the breaker.

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Buffalo, NY - USA
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