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In spite of how well a band saw is maintained, problems can occur. The following troubleshooting
guide will help you solve the more common problems:

Trouble:  

SAW WILL NOT START.

Probable Cause

Remedy

1. Saw not plugged in.

1. Plug in saw.

2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.

2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

3. Cord damaged.

3. Have cord replaced.

Trouble:

BREAKER KICKS OUT FREQUENTLY.

Probable Cause

Remedy

1. Extension cord too light or too long.

1. Replace with adequate size cord.

2. Feeding stock too fast.

2. Feed stock more slowly.

3. Blade in poor condition (dull, warped, gummed).

3. Clean or replace blade.

4. Low voltage supply.

4. Contact your electric company.

Trouble:

BAND SAW VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY.

Probable Cause

Remedy

1. Machine not mounted securely to workbench.

1. Tighten all mounting hardware.

2. Bench on uneven surface.

2. Reposition on flat level surface. 

3. Worn belt.

3. Replace belt.

4. Belt not tensioned correctly.

4. Adjust belt tension by moving motor.

5. Motor not fastened securely.

5. Tighten all mounting hardware.

Trouble:

BAND SAW DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED.

Probable Cause

Remedy

1. Low voltage due to improper extension cord size.

1. Replace with adequate size cord.

2. Low voltage.

2. Contact your electric company.

Trouble:

BLADES BREAK.

Probable Cause

Remedy

1. Blade not tensioned properly.

1. Adjust blade tension.

2. Blade guides improperly adjusted.

2. Check and adjust blade guides.

3. Blade support bearing improperly adjusted.

3. Adjust blade support bearing.

4. Blade wheel tracking adjustment improperly set.

4. Check and adjust blade tracking.

5. Bad weld on blade.

5. Replace the blade.

6. Worn tires.

6. Replace tires.

7. Forcing wide blade around short radius.

7. Change to a narrower blade.

8. Dull blade or insufficient set.

8. Replace blade.

9. Upper blade guide set too high.

9. Set upper blade guide within 1/8" of workpiece. 

10. Continuous running of machine when not actually

10. Turn off machine when not performing cutting

cutting.

operation.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Summary of Contents for ShopMaster BS100

Page 1: ...NO A03049 03 05 04 Copyright 2004 Delta Machinery ESPA OL P GINA 25 To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit our website at www deltamachinery com For Parts Service Warranty or other Assistance plea...

Page 2: ...UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury or prop...

Page 3: ...njury 12 USE THE RIGHT MACHINE Don t force a machine or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed Damage to the machine and or injury may result 13 USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES The use of...

Page 4: ...THE MACHINE OFF to back out of an uncompleted or jammed cut 16 MAKE RELIEF CUTS prior to cutting long curves 17 TURN THE MACHINE OFF and wait for the blade to stop prior to cleaning the blade area re...

Page 5: ...with a metal screw NOTE In Canada the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code IN ALL CASES MAKE CERTAIN THE RECEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY GROUNDED IF YOU ARE NO...

Page 6: ...00 14 AWG 6 10 120 100 150 12 AWG 10 12 120 up to 25 16 AWG 10 12 120 25 50 16 AWG 10 12 120 50 100 14 AWG 10 12 120 100 150 12 AWG 12 16 120 up to 25 14 AWG 12 16 120 25 50 12 AWG 12 16 120 GREATER T...

Page 7: ...s 2 Fig 2 6 Table 7 M6x1 Wing Nut 8 M6 Flat Washer 9 M6x1x30mm Pan Head Screw 10 4mm Hex Wrench 11 3mm Hex Wrench 12 Pointer 13 M5x 8x10mm Pan Head Screw 14 M10 Flat Washer 15 Lever Assembly 16 Pinion...

Page 8: ...so that stud J Fig 6 and keepers K protrude through the slot of trunnion L Fig 7 4 Open hinged door See section OPENING AND CLOSING DOOR 5 While pressing in on stud M Fig 8 with a pencil place an M10...

Page 9: ...w using the M5x 8x10mm pan head screw T 9 Place locking handle F Fig 4 onto stud G Place spring E Fig 4 inside hole of lock handle and fasten in place with screw D as shown in Fig 11 NOTE Handle F is...

Page 10: ...and off rotate switch E Fig 13A To reduce the risk of fire use 40 watt or less 120 volt reflector track type light bulb not supplied A standard household light bulb should not be used The reflector t...

Page 11: ...wn With the switch toggle B removed the switch will not operate However should the switch toggle be removed while the machine is running the switch can be turned OFF once but cannot be restarted witho...

Page 12: ...1 Before tracking the blade make sure the blade guides and blade support bearings are clear of the blade so as not to interfere with the tracking adjustment Also make sure that the blade is tensioned...

Page 13: ...the gullets of the blade teeth Then tighten screw E 4 The upper blade support thrust bearing G Fig 22 prevents the saw blade from being pushed back too far when cutting The support bearing G should be...

Page 14: ...ade The support bearing E Fig 24 should be set about 1 32 behind the blade by loosening screw F Fig 24 and moving shaft G in or out Then tighten screw F 4 The lower blade support bearing E Fig 24 shou...

Page 15: ...table to the 45 degree position as shown in Fig 28 Place a square H on the table and against the blade and check to see if the blade is 45 degrees to the table surface If an adjustment is necessary p...

Page 16: ...t screw F Fig 36 5 Slip the blade off both wheels and guide it out through the slot in the table 6 Check the new blade to make sure that the teeth will point down toward the table when installed IF NO...

Page 17: ...t it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf a narrower blade a blade with more set or additional relief cuts Fig 39 may be necessary to allow the blade to cut more efficiently The more...

Page 18: ...18 Fig 40 Fig 40 illustrates a typical bevel cutting operation using the accessory miter gage Fig 41 Fig 41 illustrates a typical resawing application using the accessory rip fence...

Page 19: ...4 Belt not tensioned correctly 4 Adjust belt tension by moving motor 5 Motor not fastened securely 5 Tighten all mounting hardware Trouble BAND SAW DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED Probable Cause Remedy 1 Lo...

Page 20: ...4 Check and adjust blade tracking 5 Bad weld on blade 5 Replace the blade 6 Worn tires 6 Replace tires Trouble BAND SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS Probable Cause Remedy 1 Blade not tensioned properly...

Page 21: ...or twisting a wide blade around a curve of short radius 3 feeding the work piece to fast into the blade 4 dullness of the teeth or absence of sufficient set 5 excessive tensioning of the blade 6 top g...

Page 22: ...22 NOTES...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...at its option any new Delta machine machine part or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material provided that the customer returns the product prepaid t...

Page 25: ...ern Avenue Suite 105 Phone 602 437 1200 Fax 602 437 2200 CALIFORNIA Ontario 91761 Los Angeles 3949A East Guasti Road Phone 909 390 5555 Fax 909 390 5554 San Leandro 94577 Oakland 3039 Teagarden Street...

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