Page 2 - SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
2 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 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
4 FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAWS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. 1. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it isassembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. OBTAIN ADVICE...
Page 5 - POWER CONNECTIONS
5 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 6 - EXTENSION CORDS; FOREWORD; ILLUSTRATE TECHNIQUE ONLY.; FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
6 Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wire extension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug and matching receptacle which will accept the machine’splug. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current of t...
Page 7 - UNPACKING AND CLEANING
7 UNPACKING AND CLEANING Carefully unpack the machine and all loose items from the shipping container(s). Remove the protective coating fromall unpainted surfaces. This coating may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with kerosene (do not use acetone,gasoline or lacquer thinner for this purpose)....
Page 8 - BAND SAW PARTS
8 BAND SAW PARTS Fig. 4 Fig. 5 1 2 3 4 5 1. Saw 2. Cabinet 3. Dust Chute 4. Top Plate 5. Stand Door 6. Motor Assembly 7. Table 8. Long V-Belt 9. Blade 10. Dust Port 11. Table Insert 12. Short V-Belt 13. Motor Bracket (2) 14. Motor Pulley 15. 5/16-18x1½" Hex Head Screw (4) 16. 5/16-18x3/4" Ca...
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY
9 ASSEMBLY FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL T H E M A C H I N E I S C O M P L E T E LY A S S E M B L E D A N D Y O U R E A D A N D U N D E R S TA N D T H E E N T I R EINSTRUCTION MANUAL. MOTOR BRACKET TO CABINET 1. Place the cabinet on its side as shown in Fi...
Page 10 - TOP PLATE TO CABINET; DUST CHUTE
10 TOP PLATE TO CABINET NOTE: IF YOUR MACHINE IS SUPPLIED WITH ANLVC STARTER BOX, PLEASE REFER TO THESUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION SHEET FORMOUNTING THE LVC BOX TO THE STAND. THENPROCEED AS FOLLOWS. 1. Place the top plate (A) Fig. 10, on the top of the cabinet (B). NOTE: PLACE THE SWITCH CORD (F)FIG. 10,...
Page 11 - STAND DOOR TO STAND
11 BAND SAW USED WITH A DUSTCOLLECTOR 3. If you are going to use your band saw with a dust collector, attach the dust port as follows: A. Align the four holes in the dust port (A) Fig. 15, with the four holes in the side of the stand. B. NOTE: THE DUST CHUTE WILL ONLY BE ATTACHED AT THE TWO BOTTOM H...
Page 13 - SAW TO STAND; MOTOR PULLEY
SAW TO STAND THE BAND SAW IS VERY HEAVY. USE A HELPER WHEN ATTACHING THE SAW TO THECABINET. 1. Place the band saw on top of the cabinet as shown in Fig. 23. NOTE: MAKE SURE THE PULLEY (A) FIG.23, IS ON THE SIDE OF THE CABINET WITH THEBELT OPENING (B). 2. Align the four holes in the saw with the four...
Page 14 - TABLE TO SAW
14 TABLE TO SAW 1. Align the two table studs (A) Fig. 27, on the bottom of the table, with the two holes in the trunnionassemblies (B). Place table on trunnion assemblies.NOTE: MAKE SURE THE SLOT (C) FIG. 27, IN THETABLE IS FACING AWAY FROM THE ARM (D). 2. Thread a 7/16" jam nut (C) Fig. 28 onto...
Page 15 - BLADE TO SAW; TABLE INSERT
15 BLADE TO SAW THE 14" BAND SAW USES 93½"LENGTH BLADES. 1. Remove the table pin (A) Fig. 31 from the table. 2. Open the two wheel guard doors (B) Fig. 31, and the blade guard door (C). 3. Make sure the quick tension lever (D) Fig. 31, is positioned to the right of the machine as shown. 4. M...
Page 17 - OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS; TILTING THE TABLE
17 OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS STARTING AND STOPPING SAW The power switch is located on the left side of themachine. To turn the machine “ON”, push the greenstart button (A) Fig. 41. To turn the machine “OFF”, pushthe red stop button (B). Fig. 41 LOCKING SWITCH IN THE“OFF” POSITION IMPORTANT:...
Page 18 - To adjust the 90 degree stop
18 ADJUSTING THE TABLE STOPS 2. Loosen the table clamp handles (A) Fig. 43, and tilt the table to the right. 3. Rotate the stop (B) Fig. 45 out of the way. 4. Place a square (G) Fig. 46, on the table and set blade square to table. 5. Tighten table clamp handles (A) Fig. 43. 6. Rotate the stop (B) Fi...
Page 20 - TRACKING THE BLADE
20 TRACKING THE BLADE DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWERSOURCE. BEFORE TRACKING THE BLADE, MAKE SURE THAT THE BLADE GUIDES AND BLADESUPPORT BEARINGS ARE CLEAR OF THE BLADE. After applying tension to the blade, rotate the upperwheel slowly forward by hand and observe the blade’smovement. The blade (A) Fig...
Page 21 - CHANGING SPEEDS
21 Fig. 55 5. Two set screws (B) Fig. 55 hold the upper bladeguides (A) in place. Loosen the set screws (B) to movethe guides (A). Place them as close as possible to theside of the blade. (Be careful not to pinch the blade).Tighten the screws (B). 6. When the blade guide wears to a point that it can...
Page 22 - OPERATIONS
22 OPERATIONS Before starting the machine, insure 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 power. Keep the top blade guide assembly within 1/8" of the work piece at all times. Do ...
Page 23 - CUTTING CURVES; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
23 CUTTING CURVES When cutting curves, turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows without twisting. If a curve is so abrupt that it isnecessary to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf, a narrower blade, a blade with more set, or additional relief cutsFig. 61, may be necessary to allow the b...
Page 25 - BAND SAW BLADES
25 BAND SAW BLADES A band saw blade is a delicate piece of steel that is subjected to tremendous strain. You can obtain long use from aband saw blade if you use it properly. Be sure you use blades of the proper thickness, width, and temper for the varioustypes of material and cuts.Always use the wid...
Page 26 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION
26 SUGGESTED SKIP TOOTH BLADES AND SPEEDS MATERIAL STEELS AluminumAsbestosBabbittBrake LiningCarbonCopper – DrawnDuraluminLeadMagnesiumPaper BoardRubber – HardZincPlasticsBuilders BoardHardwoodsPlywoodsSoftwoods TEETH PER INCH 344646363666 See note 6666 FPM 300030003000300030003000300030003000300030...
Page 27 - PARTS, SERVICE OR WARRANTY ASSISTANCE; ACCESSORIES; Two Year Limited New Product Warranty
27 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 pro...
Page 28 - DELTA SERVICE CENTERS; CANADIAN PORTER-CABLE
The following are trademarks of PORTER-CABLE·DELTA (Las siguientes son marcas registradas de PORTER-CABLE S.A.): Auto-Set ® , BAMMER ® , B.O.S.S. ® , Builder’s Saw ® , Contractor’s Saw ® , Contractor’s Saw II™, Delta ® , DELTACRAFT ® , DELTAGRAM™, Delta Series 2000™, DURATRONIC™, Emc²™, FLEX ® , Fly...
