Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 31-280 Delta
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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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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 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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
15 15 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 .
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