Delta BS220LS Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL12" Band Saw(Model BS220LS)PART NO. 909507 - 12-23-02Copyright © 2002 Delta MachineryTo learn more about DELTA MACHINERY visit

10OPENING AND CLOSINGHINGED DOORWhen making adjustments such as changing the blade,tracking the blade, blade guide adjustments, etc., thehinged doors

11TRACKING THE BLADEFor accurate work and maximum blade life, it isimportant that the blade (A) Fig. 18, be centered on theupper band saw wheel. When

12ADJUSTING UPPER BLADEGUIDES AND BLADESUPPORT BEARINGFig. 21Fig. 22JHGAGBFCDEThe blade guides must be properly adjusted to preventthe blade from twis

13Fig. 24DDFE2. The lower blade guides are held in the guide bracketwith set screws (D) Fig. 24. Loosen set screws (D) andadjust blade guides as close

14ADJUSTING BELT TENSIONIf the drive belt on your band saw is slipping, check andadjust as follows:DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWERSOURCE.1. Remove screw

15DUST CHUTEA dust chute (A) Fig. 33, is provided which enables youto connect your band saw to a standard shop vacuum ordust collector. The opening of

16TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEIn spite of how well a band saw is maintained, problems can occur. The following troubleshootingguide will help you solve the m

17TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE(CONTINUED)Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT TRACK.Probable Cause Remedy1. Blade too loose 1. Adjust tension2. Upper wheel not properly a

BAND 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 y

19NOTES

2Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, thereare certain hazards involved with

20Printed in U.S.A.Two Year Limited WarrantyDelta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machin

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317. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.Make sure switch is in “OFF” position before plugging inpower cord. In the event of a power failure, mo

4POWER CONNECTIONSA separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and shouldbe protected

Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wireextension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug a

6BAND SAW PARTSFig. 2123456789101. Band Saw2. 12¾" Upper Brace (2)3. 21½" Upper Brace (2)4. 17" Lower Brace (2)5. 25¾" Lower Brace

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

83. Place a M8.4 flat washer onto a M8x1.25x45mm hexhead screw. Insert the screw through the hole (D) Fig. 6,in the stand and thread screw into the ta

94. Place a M6.4 flat washer (B) Fig. 10, onto aM6x1x30mm cheese head screw (A), and insert screwslot in table. Thread a M6x1 wing nut (C) Fig. 10, on