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14" W ood Cutting Band Saw (Models 28-241 & 28-299A) 426-02-651-0049 - 06-24-02 Copyright © 2002 Delta Machinery INSTRUCTION MANUAL T o learn more about DEL T A MACHINER Y visit our website at: www .deltamachinery .com. For Parts, Service, W arranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 ( In Canada call 1-800-463-3582). ...
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2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and pr oper operating procedur es are not followed. As with all machinery , ther e are certain hazar ds involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with r espect and caution will con- siderably lessen the possibility of personal injury . However , if normal safety precau ...
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SA WS WARNING : F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY . 1. DO NOT OPERA TE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the instruc- tions. 2. OBT AIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instruc- tor , or another qualified person if you are not familiar with the operation o ...
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4 POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This cir cuit should not be less than #12 wire and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cor d is used, use only 3-wire extension cor ds which have 3- prong gr ounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’ s p ...
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5 Use proper extension cor ds. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wir e extension cord which has a 3-prong gr ounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’ s plug. When using an extension cord, be sur e to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An under- sized cord will caus ...
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6 A TT ACHING MOTOR PULLEY Attach the motor pulley (A) Fig. 7 to the motor shaft, making sure that the set scr ew (B) in the motor pulley engages with the key (C) in the motor shaft. NOTE : The key (D) Fig. 5 is shipped taped to the motor . Remove it, place it on the motor shaft, and attach the pulley over it. Fig. 7 A B C ASSEMBL Y ST AND The stan ...
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7 Fig. 8 A TT ACHING BAND SAW TO THE ST AND CAUTION: The band saw is very heavy . Use a helper when attaching the saw to the stand. Attach the band saw to the stand by using the four holes provided (two of which ar e shown at (A) Fig. 8). Place one 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" hex head screw with a 5/16" flat washer through each hole in the bottom of ...
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8 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 ST AR TING AND STOPPING SAW T o start the tool, press the “ST ART” button (K) Fig. 17. T o stop the tool, press the “STOP” button (L) Fig. 17. LOCKING SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION IMPORT ANT : When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unau- thorized use, using a padlock (M) ...
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9 TIL TING THE T ABLE 1. The table on the band saw can be tilted 45 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the left. T o tilt the table to the right, loosen the two locking knobs (A) Fig. 20, tilt the table to the desired angle as shown on the scale (D) Figs. 20 and 21, and tighten two locking knobs (A). 2. T o tilt the table (C) Fig. 21 to the lef ...
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10 ADJUSTING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPOR T BEARING Adjust the upper blade guides and blade support bearings ONL Y AFTER the blade has the correct tension and is tracking properly . T o adjust, do the following: 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE 2. Make sure that the bottom blade guides and support bearings ar e clear of the blade. 3. ...
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11 ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPOR T BEARING Adjust the lower blade guides and blade support bearing after the the upper guides and bearing have been adjusted. 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Adjust the front edge of the guide blocks (B) Fig. 27 so that they are just behind the “gullets” of the saw teeth. T ur n the knurl ...
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12 OPERA TING THE BAND SA W CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. Before starting the tool, make all adjustments and put all guar ds in place. T urn the upper wheel clockwise by hand to be sure that everything is correct prior to turning the tool on. Keep the top guide close to the work. Do not force the material against the blade. Light cont ...
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13 ACCESSORIES A complete line of accessories is available from your Delta Supplier , Porter -Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers, and Delta Authorized Service Stations. Please visit our W eb Site www .deltamachinery .com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier . WARNING: Since accessories, other than those of fered by Delta, hav ...
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14 T wo Y ear Limited W arranty Delta will repair or r eplace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, pr ovided that the customer returns the product pre- paid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station wi ...
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15 NOTES ...
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The following are trademarks of POR TER-CABLE · DEL T A (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de POR TER-CABLE S.A.): Auto-Set ® , BAM- MER ® , B.O.S.S. ® , Builder’ s Saw ® , Contractor’ s Saw ® , Contractor’ s Saw II™, Delta ® , DEL T ACRAFT ® , DEL T AGRAM™, Delta Series 2000™, DURA TRONIC™, Emc²™, FLEX ® , Flying Chip ...
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