Delta BS150LS Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL10" Band Saw(Model BS150LS)PART NO. A03617 - 03-17-04Copyright © 2004 Delta MachineryESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 25To learn more about DELT

10Fig.14Fig.157. Fig. 14 shows the disassembled table tilt pinionknob (N) , spring (O), and special screw (P), removed inSTEP 1.8. Re-assemble the tab

11Fig.169. Loosen the screw (T) Fig. 16 and align pointer (S)with "0" mark on the trunnion scale (M). Tightensecurely.NOTE: Make sure table

1212OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTSFig. 21Fig. 22Fig. 23STARTING AND STOPPING SAWThe "ON/OFF" switch is located on the front side of theb

13Fig. 24ADJUSTING BLADE TENSIONBlades of 1/8", 1/4", and 3/8" in width by 59-1/2" inlength are available for use with your band s

1414ADJUSTING UPPER BLADEGUIDES AND BLADE SUPPORTBEARINGIMPORTANT: BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWERBLADE GUIDES MUST BE PROPERLY ADJUSTEDTO PREVENT THE BLADE

15ADJUSTING LOWER BLADEGUIDES AND BLADE SUPPORTBEARINGThe lower blade guides and blade support bearingshould be adjusted at the same time as the upper

1616ADJUSTING THE TABLEPOSITIVE STOPSPositive stops are provided for the table at the 90 and 45degree angle to the blade. To check and adjust theposit

17CHANGING BLADESTo change blades:DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWERSOURCE.1. Pull door latches (A) Fig. 35 and open doors (B).2. Loosen the two screws (C)

1818Before starting the machine, see that all adjustments are properly made and the guards are in place. Turn the upperwheel by hand to make sure that

19Fig. 41Fig. 41 illustrates a typical bevel cutting operation using the accessory miter gage.Fig. 42Fig. 42 illustrates a typical resawing applicatio

2Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

20In spite of how well a band saw is maintained, problems can occur. The following troubleshooting guide will help yousolve the more common problems:(

21Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT TRACK.Probable Cause Remedy1. Blade too loose 1. Adjust tension2. Upper wheel not properly adjusted. 2. Adjust upper wheel.3

22BAND SAW BLADESA band saw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain. You canobtain long use from a band saw blade if

23NOTES

242424PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCEAll Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a network

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3GENERAL SAFETY RULES1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, READ THE INSTRUCTIONMANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE.Learning the machine’s application, limitations,

4A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and shouldbe protected with a 20 Amp ti

5Fig. A Fig. BGROUNDED OUTLET BOXCURRENTCARRYINGPRONGSGROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADESGROUNDED OUTLET BOXGROUNDINGMEANSADAPTERRepair or repla

6FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONFOREWORDThe Delta ShopMaster Model BS150LS 10" Band Saw has a powerful 1/2 HP, ball-bearing motor for smoothperformance an

7BAND SAW ASSEMBLY PARTSFOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTILTHE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND

8ASSEMBLYFOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTILTHE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE

93. Place a 3/8" flat washer (H) Fig. 7 on M8 x 45mmhex head screw. Insert the screw through the hole in theband saw and and through the hole in