Delta SM400, 638518-00 instruction manual Troubleshooting Guide, Remedy

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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

1.Saw not plugged in.

2.Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.

3.Cord damaged.

Remedy

1.Plug in saw.

2.Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

3.Have cord replaced.

Trouble: BREAKER KICKS OUT FREQUENTLY.

Probable Cause

Remedy

1.Extension cord too light or too long.

2.Feeding stock too fast.

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

4.Low voltage supply.

1.Replace with adequate size cord.

2.Feed stock more slowly.

3.Clean or replace blade.

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

1.Blade not tensioned properly.

2.Blade guides improperly adjusted.

3.Blade support bearing improperly adjusted.

4.Blade wheel tracking adjustment improperly set.

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 set too high.

10.Continuous running of machine when not actually cutting.

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 to a narrower blade.

8.Replace blade.

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

10.Turn off machine when not performing cutting operation.

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Contents Bench Band Saw General Safety Rules Safety Guidelines DefinitionsStay ALERT, Watch What YOU are Doing This Band SAW is Intended for Indoor USE only Additional Safety Rules for Band SawsGrounding Instructions Power ConnectionsExtension Cords Unpacking and CleaningBench Band SAW Parts Assembling Table To Machine AssemblyClosing Door Page Fastening Band SAW To Supporting Surface Attaching Lamp to MachineOpening and Closing Door Operating Controls and AdjustmentsLocking Switch OFF Position Starting Stopping SAWTracking the Blade Adjusting Blade TensionAdjusting Upper Blade Guide Assembly Disconnect Machine from Power SourceAdjusting Upper Blade Guides and Blade Support Bearing Tilting the Table Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade Support BearingAdjusting Belt Tension Adjusting the Table Positive StopsCarefully Turn Blade Inside OUT Changing BladesDust Chute Wrench StorageMiter Guage Optional Operating the Band SAWCutting Curves Page Remedy Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide Band SAW Blades Page Page Maintenance AccessoriesSierra de Cinta de 9 pulg. para Banquillo Normas DE Seguridad Generales Pautas DE Seguridad / DefinicionesPage Guarde Estas Instrucciones Instrucciones DE Conexión a Tierra Conexiones a LA Fuente DE AlimentaciónInstrucciones DE Funcionamiento Cordones DE ExtensiónDesempaquetado Y Limpieza Partes DE LA Sierra DE LA Venda DEL Banco 9 pulg Montaje DE LA Mesa a LA Maquina MontajePage Afianzando LA Sierra DE Cinta a LA Superficie DE Apoyo Montaje DE LA Lampara a LA MaquinaAbriendo Y Cerrando LA Puerta Bisagrada Controles DE Funcionamiento Y AjustesArrancando Y Deteniendo LA Sierra Bloqueando EL Interruptor EN LA Posicion DE ApagadoCompensacion DE LA Hoja Ajustando LA Tension DE LA HojaAjustando EL Ensamblado DE LA Guia DE Hoja Superior Desconecte LA Maquina DE LA Fuente DE Energia Inclinando LA Mesa Ajustando LA Tension DE LA Correa Ajustando LOS Topes Positivos DE LA MesaAlmacenamiento Para Llaves Cambio DE HojasCorte DE Curvas Operacion DE LA Sierra DE CintaPage Causa probable Guia DE Localizacion DE AveriasContinuacion Hojas DE Sierra DE Cinta Notas Accesorios MantenimientoPIEZAS, Servicio O Asistencia DE Garantía Modèle SM400 Règles Générales DE Sécurité Lignes Directrices EN Matière DE Sécurité DéfinitionsAU Canada 505, PROM. SOUTHGATE, GUELPH, Ontario N1H 6M7 Mettre Latelier À Lépreuve DES Enfants Utiliser LA Scie À Lame Ruban Uniquement À L’INTÉRIEUR Règles DE Sécurité Supplémentaires Pour LES Scies À RubanConnexions Électriques Directives D’UTILISATION Rallonges ÉlectriquesDésemballage ET Nettoyage Po 22,86 cm Pièces DE LA Scie À Lame Ruban DEAssemblage DE LA Table À LA Machine AssemblageOuvrir ET Fermer LA Porte » Page Fixer LA Scie À Lame Ruban À LA Surface DE Support Fixer LA Lampe À LappareilDémarrage ET Arrêt DE LA Scie Utilisation DES Commandes ET RéglagesOuvrir ET Fermer LA Porte LA Tension DE LA Lame » Réglage LA Tension DE LA LameAlignement DE LA Lame Réglage DU Module DU Guide DE Lame SupérieurePage Inclinaison DE LA Table Réglage LA Tension DE LA Courroie Réglage DES Butées Fixes DE LA TableGoulotte DE Poussière Changement DES LamesRangement DE LA CLÉ Jauge À Onglet Facultatif Utilisation DE LA Scie À Lame RubanCoupe DE Courbes Page Guide DE Dépannage Cause probable SolutionProblème LA Lame NE Saligne PAS Lames DE Scie À Lame Ruban Remarques Remarques Garantie AccessoiresFonctionnement RéparationPORTER-CABLE · Delta Service Centers