Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 28-299A Delta
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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).
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
15 NOTES.
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.
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