Delta 28-241 - Manual

5 Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extensioncord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cordwhich has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matchingreceptacle which will accept the machine’s plug. Whenusing an extension cord, be sure to use one heavyenough to carry the current of the m...

6 ATTACHING MOTOR PULLEY Attach the motor pulley (A) Fig. 7 to the motor shaft, makingsure that the set screw (B) in the motor pulley engages withthe key (C) in the motor shaft. NOTE : The key (D) Fig. 5 is shipped taped to the motor. Remove it, place it on the motorshaft, and attach the pulley over...

7 Fig. 8 ATTACHING BAND SAWTO THE STAND CAUTION: The band saw is very heavy. Use a helperwhen attaching the saw to the stand. Attach the band saw to the stand by using the four holesprovided (two of which are shown at (A) Fig. 8). Place one5/16-18 x 1-3/4" hex head screw with a 5/16" flat wa...

8 Fig. 17 Fig. 18 STARTING AND STOPPING SAW To start the tool, press the “START” button (K) Fig. 17. To stop the tool, press the “STOP” button (L) Fig. 17. LOCKING SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION IMPORTANT: When the tool is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unau-tho...

9 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 right,loosen the two locking knobs (A) Fig. 20, tilt the table to thedesired angle as shown on the scale (D) Figs. 20 and 21, andtighten two locking knobs (A). ...

10 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...

11 ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDESAND BLADE SUPPORT BEARING Adjust the lower blade guides and blade support bearing after the theupper guides and bearing have been adjusted. 1. DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Adjust the front edge of the guide blocks (B) Fig. 27 so that theyare just behind the “g...

12 OPERATING THE BAND SAW CAUTION: DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE. Before starting the tool, make all adjustments and put all guards in place. Turn the upper wheel clockwise by hand to be surethat everything is correct prior to turning the tool on. Keep the top guide close to the work. Do not for...

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 Web Site www.deltamachinery.com for a catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier. WARNING: Since accessorie...

14 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...

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