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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 14" W ood Cutting Band Saw (28-293 & 28-299) P ART NO. 426-02-651-0040 - 09-30-01 Copyright © 2001 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). Model [...]
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2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating pr ocedures ar e not followed. As with all machinery , there ar e cer- tain hazards involved with the operation of the pr oduct. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury . However , if normal safety pr ecau[...]
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3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SA WS CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCE POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. 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 typ[...]
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4 4 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH ST A TIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS Ampere T otal Length Gauge of Rating V olts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord 0-6 120 up to 25 18 AWG 0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG 0-6 120 50-100 16 AWG 0-6 120 100-150 14 AWG 6-10 120 up to 25 18 AWG 6-10 120 25-50 16 AWG 6-10 120 50-100 14 AWG 6-[...]
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5 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Delta Models 28-293 and 28-299 are 14" Band Saws. These tools ar e equipped with a 1 HP , 115V guarded drip-pr oof motor inside an enclosed stand. Included with each saw is a push button switch, a blade and belt guard, an arbor and motor pulleys with a V -belt, blade guides, a wood cutting blade, and an instr[...]
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A TT ACHING THE BEL T AND THE PULLEY GUARD 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE . 2. Attach the belt and pulley guard (A) to the top of the stand (B) Fig. 10 using the two 1/4-20 x 1/2" hex head screws (C) Fig. 10 through the top of the guar d and the stand, and attach those to 1/4" washers and 1/4-20 nuts (D) Fig. 10 from the bottom. 6 A[...]
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7 A TT ACHING THE SWITCH A push-button switch (mounted in a switch box), and a cord set are supplied with the unit. T o attach the switch to the band saw arm, do the following: 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. CAUTION: The on/off switch-to-motor cor d (F) Fig. 11 is tied to the vertical mounting post (G) opposite the motor pulley . This cab[...]
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8 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 6. Remove the screw and cable clamp (E) Figs. 15 and 16 fr om the lower arm of the band saw . 7. Insert the switch cord (F) Fig. 16, into the clamp (E) (removed in STEP 6) , and fasten the switch cor d (F) to the bandsaw . IMPORT ANT : Be certain to prevent contact between the on/of f switch-to-motor cord (F) Fig. 16 and the motor[...]
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9 Fig. 19 T ABLE INSER T Place the table insert (A) Fig. 19 in the hole provided in the table. Engage the protrusion on the insert in the indents (B) in the table. 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. [...]
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10 ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. A series of graduations is located on the back of the upper wheel slide bracket. These graduations indicate the proper tension for various widths of blades. With the blade on the wheels, turn the knob (A) Fig. 21 to raise or lower the wheel, until the red fiber washer (B) is in [...]
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11 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 pr operly . T o adjust, do the following: 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE 2. Make sure that the bottom blade guides and support bearings are clear of the blade. 3.[...]
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12 BAND SA W BLADES A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to a great deal of strain. Pr oper blade care r esults in optimal performance. Always use blades of the proper thickness, width, and temper to corr espond to the workpiece. Use the widest blade possible. Narrow blades should be r eserved for small, abrupt curves and [...]
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13 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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14 NOTES[...]
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15 NOTES[...]
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