Page 3 - Before connecting the tool to the power source, make; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAWS CONNECTING TOOL TO POWER SOURCE POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your tools. This circuit should not be less than #12 wire and should beprotected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cord is used, use only 3-wire exten...
Page 4 - MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD; EXTENSION CORDS; R E C E P TA C L E I N Q U E S T I O N I S P R O P E R LY
4 4 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS Ampere Total Length Gauge of Rating Volts of Cord in Feet Extension Cord 0-6 120 up to 25 18 AWG 0-6 120 25-50 16 AWG 0-6 120 50-100 16 AWG 0-6 120 100-150 14 AWG 6-10 120 up to 25 18 AWG 6...
Page 5 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; FOREWORD; UNPACKING AND CLEANING; STAND; ATTACHING MOTOR TO STAND
5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Delta Models 28-293 and 28-299 are 14" Band Saws. These tools are equipped with a 1 HP, 115V guarded drip-proof motorinside an enclosed stand. Included with each saw is a push button switch, a blade and belt guard, an arbor and motor pulleyswith a V-belt, blade ...
Page 6 - ATTACHING MOTOR PULLEY
ATTACHING THE BELTAND THE PULLEY GUARD 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE . 2. Attach the belt and pulley guard (A) to the top of the stand (B) Fig. 10 using the two 1/4-20 x 1/2" hex head screws(C) Fig. 10 through the top of the guard and the stand, andattach those to 1/4" washers and 1/4...
Page 7 - ATTACHING THE SWITCH
7 ATTACHING THE SWITCH A push-button switch (mounted in a switch box), and a cordset are supplied with the unit. To attach the switch to the bandsaw arm, do the following: 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. CAUTION: The on/off switch-to-motor cord (F) Fig. 11 is tied to the vertical mounting p...
Page 9 - ADJUSTING THE TABLE STOP
9 Fig. 19 TABLE INSERT Place the table insert (A) Fig. 19 in the hole provided in thetable. Engage the protrusion on the insert in the indents (B) inthe table. TILTING THE TABLE 1. The table on the band saw can be tilted 45 degrees to the right and 10 degrees to the left. To tilt the table to the ri...
Page 10 - ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION; TRACKING THE BLADE
10 ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. A series of graduations is located on the back of the upperwheel slide bracket. These graduations indicate the propertension for various widths of blades. With the blade on thewheels, turn the knob (A) Fig. 21 to raise or lower t...
Page 11 - ADJUSTING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPORT BEARING; CHANGING THE BLADES
11 ADJUSTING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPORT BEARING Adjust the upper blade guides and blade support bearings ONLY AFTER the blade has the correct tension and is tracking properly. To adjust, do the following: 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE 2. Make sure that the bottom blade guides an...
Page 12 - CUTTING CURVES; ACCESSORIES
12 BAND SAW BLADES A bandsaw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to a great deal of strain. Proper blade care results inoptimal performance. Always use blades of the proper thickness, width, and temper to correspond to the workpiece. Use the widest blade possible. Narrow blades shou...
Page 13 - Two Year Limited Warranty; PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE
13 Two Year Limited Warranty Delta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory whichin normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, provided that the customer returns the product pre-paid to a Delta factory serv...
Page 14 - NOTES
Page 16 - DELTA SERVICE CENTERS; CANADIAN PORTER-CABLE
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