Delta ShopMaster BS100 Instruction Manual page 20

Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT TRACK.
Probable Cause
1. Blade too loose
2. Upper wheel not properly adjusted.
3. Improperly adjusted blade support bearing.
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 wheel 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 wheel 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. Continuous running of machine when not actually
cutting.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
(CONTINUED)
Remedy
1. Adjust tension
2. Adjust upper wheel.
3. Adjust blade support bearing.
Remedy
1. Adjust pointer.
Remedy
1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Check and adjust blade guides.
3. Adjust blade support bearing.
4. Check and adjust blade tracking.
5. Replace the blade.
6. Replace tires.
Remedy
1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Check and adjust blade guides.
3. Adjust blade support bearing.
4. Check and 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. Turn off machine when not performing cutting
operation.
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