Delta 28-348 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 14" Metal/W ood Cutting Band Saw (Model 28-348) P ART NO. 426-03-651-0013 - 1- 31 -0 6 Copyright © 200 6 Delta Machinery 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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3 F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY . 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING THE MACHINE. Learning the machine’ s application, limitations, and specific hazards will gr eatly minimize the possibility of accidents and injury . 2. WEAR EYE PROTECTION. AL WA YS USE SAFETY GLASSES. [...]

4 F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY . ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SA WS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. 1. DO NOT OPERA TE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. OBT AIN ADVICE from your supervisor, instructor , or an[...]

5 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 plug. Before connec[...]

6 Use proper extension cor ds. Make sure your extension cor d is in good condition and is a 3-wir e extension cord which has a 3-pr ong grounding type plug and matching r eceptacle 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 undersized cord will caus[...]

7 UNP ACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items fr om the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating fr om all unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone, gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose). After cleaning, cover the unpainted surfaces[...]

8 BAND SA W P AR TS Fig. 4 Fig. 5 1 2 3 4 5 1. Saw 2. Cabinet 3. Dust Chute 4. T op Plate 5. Stand Door 6. Motor Assembly 7. T able 8. Long V -Belt 9. Blade 10. Dust Port 11. T able Insert 12. Short V -Belt 13. Motor Bracket (2) 14. Motor Pulley 15. 5/16-18x1½" Hex Head Screw (4) 16. 5/16-18x3/4" Carriage Head Bolt (16) 17. #10-24x1/2&qu[...]

9 ASSEMBL Y FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETEL Y ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERST AND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. MOTOR BRACKET TO CABINET 1. Place the cabinet on its side as shown in Fig. 6. Fig. 6 2. Align the two holes in the motor bracket (A) Fig. 7, with the two holes in the[...]

10 TOP PLA TE TO CABINET NOTE: IF YOUR MACHINE IS SUPPLIED WITH AN L VC ST ARTER BOX, PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPLEMENT AL INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR MOUNTING THE L VC BOX TO THE ST AND. THEN PROCEED AS FOLLOWS. 1. Place the top plate (A) Fig. 10, on the top of the cabinet (B). NOTE: PLACE THE SWITCH CORD (F) FIG. 10, THROUGH THE SLOTTED HOLE (G) IN THE TO[...]

11 BAND SAW USED WITH A DUST COLLECTOR 3. If you are going to use your band saw with a dust collector , attach the dust port as follows: A. Align the four holes in the dust port (A) Fig. 15, with the four holes in the side of the stand. B. NOTE: THE DUST CHUTE WILL ONL Y BE A TT ACHED A T THE TWO BOTTOM HOLES (C) IN THE DUST PORT . C. Insert #10-32[...]

12 5. Align the two holes in the hinge (C) Fig. 19, with the two holes in the cabinet door (D). MAKE SURE THA T THE HINGE OPENING IS POINTING DOWN. 6. Insert #10-24x1/2" socket head cap screws thr ough the holes in the door , and thread the scr ews into the holes in the hinge. NOTE: DO NOT COMPLETEL Y TIGHTEN THE SCREWS A T THIS TIME. 7. Make [...]

SA W TO ST AND THE BAND SAW IS VER Y HEA VY . USE A HELPER WHEN A TT ACHING THE SAW TO THE CABINET . 1. Place the band saw on top of the cabinet as shown in Fig. 23. NOTE: MAKE SURE THE PULLEY (A) FIG. 23, IS ON THE SIDE OF THE CABINET WITH THE BEL T OPENING (B). 2. Align the four holes in the saw with the four holes in the top of the cabinet. 3. P[...]

14 T ABLE TO SAW 1. Align the two table studs (A) Fig. 27, on the bottom of the table, with the two holes in the trunnion assemblies (B). Place table on trunnion assemblies. NOTE: MAKE SURE THE SLOT (C) FIG. 27, IN THE T ABLE IS F ACING AW A Y FROM THE ARM (D). 2. Thread a 7/16" jam nut (C) Fig. 28 onto each table stud and tighten securely . 3[...]

15 BLADE TO SA W THE 14" BAND SAW USES 93½" LENGTH BLADES. 1. Remove the table pin (A) Fig. 31 from the table. 2. Open the two wheel guard doors (B) Fig. 31, and the blade guard door (C). 3. Make sure the quick tension lever (D) Fig. 31, is positioned to the right of the machine as shown. 4. MAKE SURE THA T THE TEETH ON THE BLADE ARE POI[...]

16 ON / OFF SWITCH TO ST AND 1. Remove the two outer hex nuts and lock washers (A) Fig. 34 from the switch box (B). Fig. 34 2. Insert two screws (C) Fig. 35, located on back of switch box, into two holes (D) located in the band saw arm. Fig. 35 3. Use the two nuts and lockwashers (L) Fig. 36, removed in STEP 1 , to fasten the switch box to the band[...]

17 OPERA TING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ST ARTING AND STOPPING SA W The power switch is located on the left side of the machine. T o tur n the machine “ON” , push the gr een start button (A) Fig. 41. T o turn the machine “OFF” , push the red stop button (B). Fig. 41 LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORT ANT : When the tool is not i[...]

18 ADJUSTING THE T ABLE STOPS 2. Loosen the table clamp handles (A) Fig. 43, and tilt the table to the right. 3. Rotate the stop (B) Fig. 45 out of the way . 4. Place a square (G) Fig. 46, on the table and set blade square to table. 5. Tighten table clamp handles (A) Fig. 43. 6. Rotate the stop (B) Fig. 45, until the tallest screw is under the tabl[...]

19 ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION The band saw is equipped with a quick tensioning blade mechanism. T o apply tension, move the tension handle (A) to the left as shown. T o release tension, move the tension lever lock (B) Fig. 49 up, and move the tension handle (A) to the right as shown in Fig. 50. T o adjust the blade tension proceed as follows: DISCONNE[...]

20 TRACKING THE BLADE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. BEFORE TRACKING THE BLADE, MAKE SURE THA T THE BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPORT BEARINGS ARE CLEAR OF THE BLADE. After applying tension to the blade, rotate the upper wheel slowly forward by hand and observe the blade’ s movement. The blade (A) Fig. 52 should travel in the center of the up[...]

21 Fig. 55 5. T wo set screws (B) Fig. 55 hold the upper blade guides (A) in place. Loosen the set screws (B) to move the guides (A). Place them as close as possible to the side of the blade. (Be careful not to pinch the blade). Tighten the screws (B). 6. When the blade guide wears to a point that it cannot be adjusted close to the blade, loosen sc[...]

22 OPERA TIONS Before starting the machine, insur e that all adjustments are pr operly made and the guar ds are in place. T ur n the upper wheel by hand to make sure that everything is corr ect BEFORE turning on the power . Keep the top blade guide assembly within 1/8" of the work piece at all times. Do not force the material against the blade[...]

23 CUTTING CURVES When cutting curves, turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows without twisting. If a curve is so abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf, a narr ower blade, a blade with more set, or additional r elief cuts Fig. 61, may be necessary to allow the blade to cut more ef ficiently . The more set a[...]

24 T rouble: BAND SA W DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED. Probable Cause Remedy 1. Low voltage due to improper extension cord size. 1. Replace with adequate size cord. 2. Low voltage. 2. Contact an electrician. T rouble: BLADES BREAK. Probable Cause Remedy 1. Blade not tensioned properly . 1. Adjust blade tension. 2. Blade guides improperly adjusted. 2. Ad[...]

25 BAND SA W BLADES A band saw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain. Y ou can obtain long use fr om a band saw blade if you use it properly . Be sure you use blades of the pr oper thickness, width, and temper for the various types of material and cuts. Always use the widest blade possible. Use narrow blades only[...]

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