This it completely user error you are destroying it with your incompetence. It has adjustments to fine-tune it. I’ve had mine for five years. The only thing I’ve had to replace was the rubber on the wheels. Maybe try reading the instruction manual.

Camron this is good video 8 years ago, I am working on my reefer leaking right there, thank you 2024

Can nylog be used instead of pipe dope?

I have one at work.. The blade also jams every time a saw with it.. That’s VERY annoying🥶🥶🥶🥶Someone knows what’s to do done to fix this frustrating problem 😱

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ALL BRANDS HAVE HIT AND MISS PRODUCTS. MILWAUKEE, DEWALT and MAKITA ALL HAVE MADE ACES, REALLY GOOD AND SOME NOT SO GOOD. THAT SAID, YOU NEED TO LOOK OVER YOUR PROSPECT TOOL AND CRITIQUE IT BEFORE BUYING, DON’T TRUST BY THE BRAND ONLY. IF THE TOOL UNDERPERFORMS, IT COULD ALSO REQUIRE MORE CARE FROM THE USER. GOOD LUCK

U Da Man

Thank you

Something with txv sporlan selector software 5.09?

I have one for 3 years best tool and I never have that problem the blades don’t last long but I really like my Makita band saw

Not too stoked with my 18v bandsaw. Underpowered and the blade slips super easy. Absolutely love my corded Milwaukee bandsaw. Wondering if their m18 have the same performance.

Condensing should be 110

excellent Job.

Great video! Thanx pal.

Great video. Thanks!

Can you send that doc.

Awesome. Thanks for sharing!

did you push hard enough through the cut? god damn

i used it for 3 years no issue, but since it lost rubber band around the wheel due to metal particle grinding over time, it starts to pop-out of the metal roller just like yours, I will be replacing the rubber band soon,

what is the link to this software or app ?

Taking into consideration the comments on the proper use of a portable bandsaw, and the fact that I have 6 other Makita battery tools,this particular model IS an absolute POS

Just bought mine it works very good actually mine is a little different than yours, but yes it sucks if you don't know how to use it.

Are those kids at 13:40 okay?

try using nylog it works better doesnt dry out as easily as anti seize

Who taught you how to cut strut like that. I've never had my bandsaw blade jump its tracks. I've been an electrician for 18yrs and it's the best tool in my box. Always start your cut on the solid side of the strut, your lucky you just didn't snap it doing it like that. Fyi

Good video.

Looks like Makita has an improved version coming out this winter.

Your letting the blade bind because you can't cut straight worth a damn. Hell a corded band saw will do the same thing if the user can't cut straight. User error.

Blade is not tentioned correctly and by the look of that blade housing it looks like its been dropped. Seems like you expect a machine to work properly without ever fine tuning it or knowing how it works properly.

No, nothing wrong with the machine, about 2:40 in into the video, after the blade is put in, its clear that the tension is loss as the blade never get straightened out in the cutting zone. There must be an adjustment for that.

Take off tension wheel and tighten down the little allen screw..worked for me

Try closing the cover properly you clearly didn’t close that end in the video

All makita machines are ce licensed this one isnt its a fake knock off .look on makita website how to recognize fake machines.!!

I saw a Amazon review. It says with the Allen key. Take the tensioner wheel off their will be 4 screws just tighten them an put back together. My makita was doing the same thing blade falling off . since I did this it works like

Your not a metal worker. I can tell by the way you cut.

Camron, thanks for sharing.Awesome video

I had the same problem with that bandsaw. It was so aggravating I threw it in the trash. The bigger makita bandsaw XBP02 that runs around $300, I bought works fine for me.

I have the same saw...same issue. One cut and and done. I spoke with Makita and this is a recognized defect. They will email you instructions on how to fix or they will fix it at no charge. I exchanged 3 times at Home Depot, all with the same issue before calling.

From what I can see the blade is just a bit too long and not tensioning enough.

I tried something today to fix this and I have had good success throughout the day. I removed the blade, removed the plastic free-wheel, removed the rubber tire from the free-wheel. I reinstalled the rubber-tire UPSIDE-DOWN on the free wheel and reinstalled the free wheel. Follow the link here to see the Makita parts breakdown and the free-wheel assembly. www.dropbox.com/s/cg25tkrx4krcb3s/Makita%20Parts%20Breakdown%20DPB181Z%20and%20XBP01.pdf?dl=0

Yeah this thing sucks I've had one for years and always had the same problem.

Mine too. A co-workers' as well. It sucks because when it works its awesome.

Why the h**l doesn't Makita FIX this issue? This saw works great WHEN THE BLADE STAYS PUT, but it come off the rollers so easily it's a joke. I feel like Fonzie with this saw, since I'm the only one than can get it to work more than a couple of times before the friggin' blade falls off!

Nice video learnt a new trick there thanks.

I purchased one just this week 06/26/17 and they now come on in A/C...magnet is better so Redfish must be listening!!! Great job!!!

yummy ammonia gas, be sure to breathe deep when it leaks >_>

Nice info,thanks

Same problem here..

looks like everyone else has the same problem, I've just got one from my boss to fix and I can't seem to get it. And you would think they'd put an adjustment screw on the side to adjust the blade much like a belt sander!

I have actually experienced the same problem with the blade jumping out. Its super tedious having to fix the blade constantly. The makita blades are hard to come around in my local shops and so far i had bought 1 blade every 2 wks far more than my coworkers who use dewalt and Milwaukee bandsaws. Also they never have the issue with their blade jumping out. I hope their is recall on this issue. I love makita, i have been using their tools for 8 yrs . but im not sure this was engineered correctly