Black & Decker BDBS100 instruction manual Troubleshooting Guide, Probable Cause 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

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

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.

Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT TRACK.

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 in. of workpiece.

10.Turn off machine when not performing cutting operation.

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

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.

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.

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Contents Inch 229MM Bench Band SAW Catalog no BDBS100General Safety Rules Important Safety Instructions Safety Guidelines DefinitionsAdditional Safety Rules for for Band Saws DON’T Force the Workpiece on the MachinePower Connections Grounding InstructionsOperating Instructions Unpacking and CleaningExtension Cords Minimum Gauge Extension CordIN. Bench Band SAW Parts Assembly Assembling Table To Machine Closing DoorPage Attaching Lamp to Machine Fastening Band SAW To Supporting SurfaceStarting Stopping SAW Operating Controls and AdjustmentsLocking Switch OFF Position Opening and Closing DoorAdjusting Blade Tension Adjusting Upper Blade Guide AssemblyTracking the Blade Adjusting Upper Blade Guides and Blade Support Bearing Adjusting Lower Blade Guides and Blade Support Bearing Tilting the TableAdjusting Belt Tension Adjusting the Table Positive StopsWrench Storage Changing BladesDust Chute Carefully Turn Blade Inside OUTOperating the Band SAW Miter Guage OptionalCutting Curves Page Troubleshooting Guide Probable Cause RemedyBand SAW Blades Maintenance AccessoriesService Information Full TWO-YEAR Home USE Warranty Sierra de Cinta de 9 pulg Para Banquillo Catálogo N BDBS100Normas Generales DE Seguridad Instrucciones Importantes Sobre SeguridadPautas DE SEGURIDAD/DEFINICIONES Reglas DE Seguridad Adicionales Para LAS Sierras DE Cinta Utilice EL Cordón DE Extensión AdecuadoGuarde Estas Instrucciones Conexiones a LA Fuente DE Alimentación Cordón DE Extensión DE Calibre Mínimo Cordones DE ExtensiónInstrucciones DE Funcionamiento PrefacioMontaje DE LA Mesa a LA Maquina MontajePartes DE LA Sierra DE LA Venda DEL Banco 9 Pulg Montaje DE LA Lampara a LA MaquinaControles DE Funcionamiento Y Ajustes Inclinando LA Mesa Aviso Se muestra el protector de hoja superiorConducto DE Polvo Operacion DE LA Sierra DE CintaGuia DE Localizacion DE Averias Causa probableHojas DE Sierra DE Cinta ContinuacionInformación DE Mantenimiento AccesoriosMantenimiento Garantía Completa DE DOS Años Para USO EN EL HogarConserver CE Mode D’EMPLOI Pour UN Usage Ultérieur DE Catalogue BDBS100Règles Générales DE Sécurité Directives DE Sécurité ImportantesLignes Directrices EN Matière DE Sécurité Définitions Règles DE Sécurité Supplémentaires Pour LES Scies À Ruban Réduire LE Risque DE DémarrageConnexions Électriques Directives DE Mise À LA TerreFig. a Outils Nécessaires Pour L’ASSEMBLAGE Rallonges ÉlectriquesDescription Fonctionnelle Duree Estimee Pour L’ASSEMBLAGEAssemblage DE LA Table À LA Machine Pièces DE LA Scie À Lame Ruban DEAssemblage Fixer LA Lampe À LappareilOuvrir ET Fermer LA Porte Utilisation DES Commandes ET RéglagesDémarrage ET Arrêt DE LA Scie Réglage LA Tension DE LA LameInclinaison DE LA Table Réglage DES Butées Fixes DE LA TableUtilisation DE LA Scie À Lame Ruban Cause probable Solution Guide DE DépannageGuide DE Dépannage Lames DE Scie À Lame RubanEntretien AccessoiresInformation SUR LES Services Garantie Complète DE Deux ANS Pour Usage Résidentiel

BDBS100 specifications

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