Delta BS150LS instruction manual Trouble Blade will not Track

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Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT TRACK.

 

 

Probable Cause

Remedy

1.

Blade too loose

1.

Adjust tension

2.

Upper wheel not properly adjusted.

2.

Adjust upper wheel.

3.

Improperly adjusted blade support bearing.

3.

Adjust blade support bearing.

Trouble: CUT DOES NOT AGREE WITH SETTING ON THE TILT SCALE.

Probable Cause

Remedy

1.

Pointer out of adjustment

1.

Adjust pointer.

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.

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.

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Contents Band Saw Safety Guidelines Definitions General Safety RulesImportant Safety Instructions Stay ALERT, Watch What YOU are DOING, Failure to Follow These Rules MAY Result in Serious InjuryAdditional Safety Rules for Band Saws Power ConnectionsMotor Specifications Extension Cords Grounding InstructionsUnpacking and Cleaning Carton ContentsFunctional Description Band SAW Assembly Parts Assembly Stand AssemblyBand SAW to Stand Assembly Assembling Table to Machine Page Stops Attaching Lamp to MachineLocking Switch in the OFF Position Operating Controls and AdjustmentsNever Open the Door When the Machine is Running Starting and Stopping SAWAdjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly Adjusting Blade TensionDisconnect Machine from Power Source Tracking the BladeAdjusting Upper Blade Guides and Blade Support Bearing Tilting the Table Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade Support BearingAdjusting the Table Positive Stops Changing Blades Dust PortCarefully Turn the Blade Inside OUT Cutting Curves Using the Band SAWPage Probable Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuideTrouble Blade will not Track Band SAW Blades Page Accessories MaintenanceCanadian PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers

BS150LS specifications

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