Delta 28-263 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL DA TED 4-15-00 P ART NO. 426-02-651-0037 Copyright © 2000 Delta Machinery Platinum Edition 14" Band Saw (Model 28-263) If you have any problems with your new Delta Power T ool, please call us toll free. Have your model and serial numbers ready . 1-800-GO-DEL T A (463-3582) FRANÇAIS : P AGE 17[...]

2 SAFETY RULES W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and pr oper operating procedures ar e not followed. As with all machinery , there are certain hazards involved with the operation of the pr oduct. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possi- bility of personal injury . However , if normal safety precautions are [...]

3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SA WS 1. ADJUST the upper blade guide about 1 / 8 above the material being cut. 2. MAKE SURE that blade tension and blade tracking are pr operly adjusted. 3. STOP the machine and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before r emoving scrap pieces from the table. 4. AL WA YS keep hands and fingers away from[...]

4 Fig. 5 B C A 3. Remove two mounting screws, one of which is shown at (E) Fig. 2, that ar e holding motor (F) to the top of stand (A). IMPOR T ANT : DO NOT REMOVE CABLE TIE (G) THA T IS HOLDING SWITCH CORD (H) TO VERTICAL MOUNTING BAR (J), UNLESS YOU ARE USING THE ACCESSOR Y 28-984 HEIGHT A TT ACHMENT ON THE BAND SAW . THIS CABLE TIE (G), WILL KEE[...]

5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 B D F A C C A B D ASSEMBLING BAND SA W TO ST AND 1. Car efully place the band saw (A) Fig. 6, onto the band saw stand (B). NOTE: Position the band saw so the pulley (C) is over the opening (D) in the stand. 2. Align the four holes in the base of the band saw with the four mounting holes in the top of the stand and fasten the band sa[...]

6 Fig. 9 ASSEMBLING SWITCH 1. MAKE CERT AIN THE BAND SAW IS DISCON- NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE . 2. CAUTION: THE ST ART/STOP SWITCH-TO- MOTOR CORD (F) FIG. 9, IS TIED TO VERTICAL MOUNTING POST (G) OPPOSITE THE MOTOR PUL- LEY . THIS CABLE TIE (H) PREVENTS THE SWITCH- TO-MOTOR CORD (F), FROM CONT ACTING THE BEL T OR MOTOR PULLEY DURING OPERA TION. [...]

7 CONNECTING BAND SAW 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 fuse. Have a certified electrician r eplace or repair a worn cord immediately . Befor e connect- ing the motor to a power line, make sure the switch[...]

Fig. 16 8 EXTENSION CORDS Use only three-wir e extension cords which have three-pr ong grounding-type plugs and three-pole r eceptacle which accept the tool’ s plug. Replace damaged or wor n cord immediately . DO NOT A TTEMPT TO REP AIR POWER CORD. OPERA TING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ST ARTING AND STOPPING THE SA W 1. T o start the saw , press th[...]

9 9 Fig. 17 T ABLE INSERT Place table insert (A) Fig. 17, into the hole pr ovided in the table surface, making certain the pin (B) in the table engages one of the indents in the table insert. TIL TING THE T ABLE 1. The table on the band saw can be tilted 45 degr ees to the right and 10 degrees to the left. T o tilt the table to the right, loosen tw[...]

10 Fig. 21 Fig. 22 Fig. 23 C 10 ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. On the back of the upper wheel slide bracket, there is a series of graduations. These 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[...]

11 11 Fig. 24 ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBL Y DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. The upper blade guide assembly (A) Fig. 24, should always be set as close as possible to the top surface of the material being cut by loosening lock knob (B) and moving the guide assembly (A) to the desired position. ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPP[...]

12 12 ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPOR T BEARING DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. The lower blade guides and lower blade support bearing should be adjusted at the same time as the upper guides and bearing as follows: 1. The lower blade guides (A) Fig. 27, are held in place by means of the cap screws (C) Fig. 27. Loosen the cap scr[...]

13 BAND SA W BLADES A band saw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is sub- jected to tremendous strain. Y ou can obtain long use from a band saw blade if you give it fair tr eatment. B ensure you use blades of the pr oper thickness, width, and temper for the various types of material to be cut. Always use the widest blade possible. Use the narr[...]

ACCESSORIES The testing of this unit has been accomplished with the following accessories. For safest operation, it is recommended that only these accessories be used with this unit. WARNING: Since accessories other than those listed have not been tested with this unit, use of such accessories could be hazardous. 50-484 Connector 49-220 Hose Adapte[...]

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