Delta 28-348 Instruction Manual page 24

Trouble: BAND SAW DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED.
Probable Cause
1. Low voltage due to improper extension cord size.
2. Low voltage.
Trouble: BLADES BREAK.
Probable Cause
1. Blade not tensioned properly.
2. Blade guides improperly adjusted.
3. Blade support bearing improperly adjusted.
4. Blade not tracking properly on wheel.
5. Bad weld on blade.
6. Worn tires.
7. Forcing wide blade around short radius.
8. Dull blade or insufficient set.
9. Upper blade guide/guard assembly set too high.
10. Continuous running of machine when not actually
cutting.
Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT TRACK.
Probable Cause
1. Blade too loose.
2. Upper wheel not properly adjusted.
3. Improperly adjusted blade support bearing.
4. Worn tires.
Trouble: CUT DOES NOT AGREE WITH SETTING ON THE TILT SCALE.
Probable Cause
1. Pointer out of adjustment.
Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT STAY ON WHEEL.
Probable Cause
1. Blade not tensioned properly.
2. Blade guides improperly adjusted.
3. Blade support bearing improperly adjusted.
4. Blade not tracking properly.
5. Bad weld on blade.
6. Worn tires.
Trouble: BAND SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS.
Probable Cause
1. Blade not tensioned properly.
2. Blade guides improperly adjusted.
3. Blade support bearing improperly set.
4. Blade not tracking properly.
5. Bad weld on blade.
6. Worn tires.
7. Incorrect blade for work being done.
8. Dull blade or insufficient set.
9. Upper blade guide set too high.
10. Speed set incorrectly.
Remedy
1. Replace with adequate size cord.
2. Contact an electrician.
Remedy
1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Adjust blade guides.
3. Adjust blade support bearing.
4. Adjust blade tracking.
5. Replace blade.
6. Replace tires.
7. Change to a narrower blade.
8. Replace or sharpen blade.
9. Set upper blade guide/guard assembly within 1/8"
of workpiece.
10. Turn off machine when not performing cutting
operation.
Remedy
1. Adjust tension.
2. Adjust upper wheel.
3. Adjust blade support bearing.
4. Replace tires.
Remedy
1. Adjust pointer.
Remedy
1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Adjust blade guides.
3. Adjust blade support bearing.
4. Adjust blade tracking.
5. Replace the blade.
6. Replace tires.
Remedy
1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Adjust blade guides.
3. Adjust blade support bearing.
4. Adjust blade tracking.
5. Replace the blade.
6. Replace tires.
7. Change the blade.
8. Replace blade.
9. Set upper blade guide within 1/8" of work piece.
10. Adjust speed.
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