Delta 31-280 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL Sanding Center 6" Belt/12" Disc Sander (Model 31-280) P ART NO. 406-12-651-0004 - 07-31-01) 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 1-800-463-35[...]

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[...]

3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR SANDING CENTER 1. WARNING: Do not operate this tool until assembly and installation are complete, according to instructions. 2. WARNING: Unguar ded rotating shafts can cr eate an entanglement hazard. AL WA YS COVER THE POWER T AKE- OFF SHAFT when accessories are not in use. 3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with th[...]

4 4 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENT CARR YING PRONGS GROUNDING BLADE IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES GROUNDED OUTLET BOX GROUNDING MEANS ADAPTER GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: THIS TOOL MUST BE GROUNDED WHILE IN USE TO PROTECT THE OPERA TOR FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. 1. All grounded, cor d-connected tools: In the event of a malfunction or breakdown[...]

2 5 Use proper extension cor ds. Make sure your extension cor d is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cor d which has a 3-prong gr ounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the tool’ s plug. When using an extension cord, be sur e to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the tool. An undersized cor d will cause a [...]

6 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: 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 OWNER'S MANUAL. Fig. 7 ASSEMBLING ST AND 1. Attach the four rubber feet (E) Fig. 7 to the bottom of each leg (C). 2. Attach the two lower braces (A) Fig. 7, a[...]

7 Fig. 9 A TT ACHING SANDING DISC CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 1. Clean the sanding disc plate (A) Fig. 9 of any oil or grease, and be certain that it is dry . 2. Peel approximately 1/2 of the backing (B) Fig. 9 fr om the sanding disc (C). 3. Insert the sanding disc (C) with the paper backing downward between the disc assembly and th[...]

8 OPERA TING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ST AR TING AND STOPPING THE TOOL The on-off switch (A) Fig. 14 is located on the sander base. T o tur n the sander “ON”, move the switch to the up position. T o turn the sander “OFF”, move the switch to the down position. LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORT ANT : When the tool is not in use,[...]

9 Fig. 17 Fig. 16 IMPORT ANT : THE TOOL IS SHIPPED WITHOUT BEL T TENSION. BEFORE OPERA TING THE TOOL, ADJUST THE BEL T FOR CORRECT TENSION AND PROPER TRACKING BY DOING THE FOLLOWING: 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Loosen the two lock knobs (A) Fig. 17, and remove the top cover (B). 3. T ur n the belt tension lever (C) Fig. 18 clockwise to[...]

ADJUSTING BEL T SANDER T ABLE MITER GAUGE SLOT P ARALLEL TO SANDING BEL T 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Position the table (Figs. 25 and 26) 90 degrees to the belt. Place a squar e (B) in the miter gauge slot with the blade (C) of the square touching the sanding belt. Check the opposite end of the belt to see if the miter gauge slot (D) [...]

11 Fig. 28 Fig. 27 Fig. 26 Fig. 25 CHANGING POSITION OF SANDING ARM 1. The sanding arm (A) can be used in the vertical position (Fig. 27), the horizontal position (Fig. 28), or any angle in between. Loosen the lock handle (B), position the arm (A) to the desired angle, and tighten the lock handle (B). 2. The top idler pulley cover (A) Fig. 28 can b[...]

12 Fig. 31 Fig. 30 Fig. 32 TIL TING THE DISC SANDER T ABLE The table (A) can be tilted 45 degrees up (Fig. 31), or 45 degr ees down (Fig. 32), by loosening the lock handle (B), tilt- ing the table (A), and tightening lock handle (B). The degree of tilt is determined by the scale (C) Fig. 32, and pointer (D) Fig. 32. NOTE: When tilting the table dow[...]

13 ADJUSTING SANDING DISC GUARD 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Adjust the sanding disc guard (A) Fig. 35, so that the fr ont edge of the guard is slightly in fr ont of the sanding disc for small work, and slightly behind the sanding disc for lar ge work. 3. T o adjust, move the guard (A) Fig. 35 in or out as r equired. The scr ews do not [...]

POWER T AKE-OFF SHAFT 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. A power take-off shaft is pr ovided on the lower end of the sanding belt arm to accommodate accessories. 3. For access to the power take-off shaft, r emove the two screws (A) Fig. 43, and cover (B). 4. WARNING: Unguar ded rotating shafts (C) Fig 41 can create an entanglement hazar d. AL[...]

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