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Delta ShopMaster BS100 Instruction Manual

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9" Bench Band Saw
(Model BS100)
PART NO. A03049 - 03-05-04
Copyright © 2004 Delta Machinery
To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 25
visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com.
For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance,
1-800-223-7278 (
1-800-463-3582).
please call
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  • Page 1 9" Bench Band Saw (Model BS100) PART NO. A03049 - 03-05-04 Copyright © 2004 Delta Machinery To learn more about DELTA MACHINERY ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 25 visit our website at: www.deltamachinery.com. For Parts, Service, Warranty or other Assistance, 1-800-223-7278 ( 1-800-463-3582).

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Delta to determine if it can or should be performed on the product.
  • Page 3 BEFORE OPERATING of accessories and attachments not recom- MACHINE. Learning the machine’s application, mended by Delta may cause damage to the limitations, and specific hazards will greatly machine or injury to the user. minimize the possibility of accidents and injury.

  • Page 4: Additional Safety Rules For Band Saws

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAWS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is 14. NEVER REACH UNDER THE TABLE while the assembled and installed according to the machine is running. instructions.

  • Page 5: Power Connections

    POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3- prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’s plug.

  • Page 6: Extension Cords

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Delta ShopMaster Model BS100 is a built for precision and performance. The Delta ShopMaster Model BS100 comes with a powerful 1/3 HP motor, rack and pinion upper blade guide assembly, table tilting assembly, and a flexible lamp.
  • Page 7 9" BENCH BAND SAW PARTS 1 - Band Saw 2 - Lamp 3 - Lamp Cord Clamps 4 - 1/4" Lockwashers (2) 5 - M6x1x12mm Cap Head Screws (2) Fig. 2 6 - Table 7 - M6x1 Wing Nut 8 - M6 Flat Washer 9 - M6x1x30mm Pan Head Screw 10 - 4mm Hex Wrench...
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE U N T I L T H E M A C H I N E I S C O M P L E T E L Y ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OWNER’S MANUAL.
  • Page 9 6. Locate pinion knob (N) Fig. 9, spring (O), and special screw (P). Fig. 9 7. Position pinion knob (N) Fig. 10, onto the back of saw so that the teeth on the pinion knob (N) engage the teeth on the trunnion (R). Fasten in place with special screw (P) and spring using the supplied 4mm wrench.

  • Page 10: Fastening Band Saw To Supporting Surface

    ATTACHING LAMP TO MACHINE 1. Fasten the lamp bracket (A) Fig. 13, to the top cover of the machine, using two M6x1x12mm cap head screws (B) and 1/4" lockwashers as shown. 2. Peel backing from cord clamps (C) Fig. 13A, and apply one clamp at each of the locations shown.

  • Page 11: Operating Controls And Adjustments

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING SAW The switch (A) Fig. 15, is located on the front side of the band saw. To turn the saw “ON” move the switch (A) up to the “ON” position. To turn the saw “OFF” move the switch (A) down to the “OFF”...

  • Page 12: Adjusting Blade Tension

    ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION Blades of 1/8", 1/4", and 3/8" in width by 59-1/2" in length are available for use with your band saw. NOTE: The blade tension must be adjusted to accommodate different blade widths in order to provide proper blade tracking, cutting performance, and blade life.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Upper Blade Guides And Blade Support Bearing

    ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPORT BEARING IMPORTANT: BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BLADE GUIDES MUST BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED TO PREVENT THE BLADE FROM TWISTING DURING OPERATION. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. NOTE: Upper blade guard (B) Fig. 22, is shown removed for clarity.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Lower Blade Guides And Blade Support Bearing

    ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPORT BEARING The lower blade guides and blade support bearing should be adjusted at the same time as the upper guides and support bearings as follows: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Loosen two screws (A) Fig. 24, and move guides (B) as close as possible to the sides of the blade, being careful not to pinch the blade.

  • Page 15: Adjusting Belt Tension

    ADJUSTING THE TABLE POSITIVE STOPS Positive stops are provided for the table at the 90 and 45 degree angle to the blade. To check and adjust the positive stops, proceed as follows: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Tilt the table to the 90 degree position as shown in Fig.

  • Page 16: Changing Blades

    CHANGING BLADES To change blades: DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Press in door latches (A) Fig. 34, and open door (B) as shown. 2. Loosen two screws (C) Fig. 35, and remove blade guard (D). 3. Release tension on the band saw blade by turning tension knob (E) Fig. 34 counterclockwise. 4.

  • Page 17: Operating The Band Saw

    MITER GUAGE (OPTIONAL) Some Delta Band Saws come with a miter gauge. If your machine has a miter gauge, you can adjust it up to 45 degrees, right and left. Loosen the lock knob (A), rotate the miter gauge body (B) and tighten the lock knob (A).
  • Page 18 Fig. 40 Fig. 40 illustrates a typical bevel cutting operation using the accessory miter gage. Fig. 41 Fig. 41 illustrates a typical resawing application using the accessory rip fence.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.
  • Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED) 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.

  • Page 21: Band Saw Blades

    This will save blades and will produce better cuts. For cutting wood and similar materials, Delta offers blades in widths of 1/8", 1/4", and 3/8". Any one of a number of conditions may cause a band saw blade to break. Blade breakage is, in some cases, unavoidable, being the natural result of the peculiar stresses to which blades are subjected.
  • Page 22 NOTES...
  • Page 23 NOTES...
  • Page 24 Two Year Limited New Product Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any new Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with proof of purchase of the product within two years and provides Delta with reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection.
  • Page 25 Delta Distributor, Authorized · Service Center, or Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 800-223-7278 and you will · be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable Delta Factory Service Center. Las Estaciones de Servicio Autorizadas están ubicadas en muchas grandes ciudades.

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