Delta ShopMaster SM400 - Manual (Page 20)

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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 Remedy
1. Blade not tensioned properly. 1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Blade guides improperly adjusted. 2. Check and adjust blade guides.
3. Blade support bearing improperly adjusted. 3. Adjust blade support bearing.
4. Blade wheel not tracking properly. 4. Check and adjust blade tracking.
5. Bad weld on blade. 5. Replace the blade.
6. Worn tires. 6. Replace tires.
Trouble: BAND SAW MAKES UNSATISFACTORY CUTS.
Probable Cause Remedy
1. Blade not tensioned properly. 1. Adjust blade tension.
2. Blade guides improperly adjusted. 2. Check and adjust blade guides.
3. Blade support bearing improperly set. 3. Adjust blade support bearing.
4. Blade wheel not tracking properly. 4. Check and adjust blade tracking.
5. Bad weld on blade. 5. Replace the blade.
6. Worn tires. 6. Replace tires.
7. Incorrect blade for work being done. 7. Change the blade.
8. Dull blade or insufficient set. 8. Replace blade.
9. Upper blade guide set too high. 9. Set upper blade guide within 1/8" of work piece.
10. Continuous running of machine when not actually 10. Turn off machine when not performing cutting
cutting. operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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