Page 3 - SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
3 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in mi...
Page 4 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES
4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,fire, and/or serious personal injury or property damage. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY,...
Page 6 - POWER CONNECTIONS
6 A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and shouldbe protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and matching receptacle which will...
Page 7 - FOREWORD; FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION; EXTENSION CORDS; MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD
7 NOTICE: THE PHOTO ON THE MANUAL COVER ILLUSTRATES THE CURRENT PRODUCTIONMODEL. ALL OTHER ILLUSTRATIONS CONTAINED IN THE MANUAL ARE REPRESENTATIVE ONLYAND MAY NOT DEPICT THE ACTUAL COLOR, LABELING OR ACCESSORIES AND ARE INTENDEDTO ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY. FOREWORD FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Delta Mod...
Page 8 - UNPACKING AND CLEANING
8 FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTILTHE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. ASSEMBLY CARTON CONTENTS Fig. 1A Hardware 1. Saw unit2. Legs3. Shelf4. Wheel assembly5. Stock advance stop6. Stand handle7. Vertic...
Page 11 - ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION; OPERATION; OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS; STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE; LOCKING SWITCH IN “OFF” POSITION
11 Fig. 13 AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF When the band saw is in the horizontal position, the sawshould shut itself off automatically. After a completedcut has been made, and the saw is in the down orhorizontal position, the shut-off bracket (B) Fig. 14 willcontact the toggle switch (A) and push it to the down...
Page 12 - ADJUSTING BLADE TRACKING
12 ADJUSTING BLADE TRACKING 1. Place the saw arm in the vertical position and open the wheel cover (A) Fig. 17. 2. Turn on the band saw. The blade is tracking properly when the back of the blade (B) Fig. 17, is just touchingthe edge of the wheel flange (C). The back of the bladeshould not be rubbing...
Page 14 - ADJUSTING FEED RATE
14 ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDEBRACKETS DISCONNECT MACHINE FROMPOWER SOURCE. The left and right blade guide brackets (A) and (B) Fig.22, are adjustable by loosening the two lock knobs (C)and sliding the brackets to accommodate the width ofthe work piece. The guide brackets (A) and (B) should beset as close...
Page 18 - TYPICAL OPERATIONS FOR VERTICAL BAND SAW; CUTTING CURVES; MACHINE USE; TYPICAL OPERATIONS FOR HORIZONTAL BAND SAW
18 TYPICAL OPERATIONS FOR VERTICAL BAND SAW NOTE: THIS BAND SAW IS RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN CUTTING METAL ONLY. Before starting the machine, see that all adjustments are properly made and the guards are in place. Turn the upperwheel by hand to make sure that everything is correct BEFORE turning on the...
Page 19 - TROUBLESHOOTING
19 In spite of how well a band saw is maintained, problems can occur. The following troubleshooting guide will help yousolve the more common problems: (continued on next page) Trouble: SAW WILL NOT START. Probable Cause Remedy 1. Saw not plugged in. 1. Plug in saw. 2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker t...
Page 21 - BAND SAW BLADES
21 BAND SAW BLADES A band saw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain. You canobtain long use from a band saw blade if you use it properly. Use blades of proper thickness, widthand temper for the various types of material and cuts. Any one of a number of conditions ...
Page 22 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATING THE VISE SCREW; KEEP MACHINE CLEAN; FAILURE TO START; PROTECTING CAST IRON FROM RUST
22 MAINTENANCE LUBRICATING THE VISE SCREW The vise lead screw should be lubricated using lightmachine oil as needed. The drive gears run in an oil bath gear box and it shouldnot be necessary to change this oil more than once ayear unless the oil becomes contaminated or a leakoccurs due to improper r...
Page 23 - PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE; ACCESSORIES; Two Year Limited New Product Warranty; SERVICE
23 23 PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE All Delta Machines and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards and are serviced by a networkof Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Centers and Delta Authorized Service Stations. To obtain additional information regarding your Delta quality ...
Page 24 - DELTA SERVICE CENTERS; CANADIAN PORTER-CABLE
The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE • DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE • DELTA S.A.) (Les marques suivantes sont des marques de fabriquant de la PORTER-CABLE • DELTA): Auto-Set ® , BAMMER ® , B.O.S.S. ® , Builder’s Saw ® , Contractor’s Saw ® , Contractor’s Saw II...