Delta 31 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALOscillating Edge Sander(Model 31-396)PART NO. 909448 - 03-18-03Copyright © 2003 Delta MachineryTo learn more about DELTA MACHINERY v

10COVER1. Align the hinges (A) Fig. 14, on the cover, with thehinges (B) on the belt guard.Fig. 14Fig. 152. Insert hinge pins (C) and (D) Fig. 15, thr

11Fig. 17Fig. 18DUST PORT1. Align the four holes on the dust port (A) Fig. 17, withthe four tapped holes (B) on the side of the belt sander.2. Place a

12Fig. 20Fig. 21Fig. 22Fig. 232. Move belt guard (B) down as shown in Fig. 20.3. Remove the three screws (C) and drum plate (D) Fig.20.4. Align the th

137. Thread the ratchet handle (J) Fig. 24, into the tappedhole (K) and tighten securely.NOTE: ratchet handle (J) is spring loaded and can berepositio

14Fig. 2812. Assemble appropriate table insert onto the tableusing the three screws that were removed in STEP 10.Fig. 29Fig. 30FENCEIf sanding with th

15OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTSSTARTING AND STOPINGOSCILLATING EDGE SANDERThe power switch is located on the left side of themachine. To turn the

16Fig. 352. Pull out on the table height wheel handle (C) Fig. 35.3. Rotate table height wheel clockwise to raise thetable and counter clockwise to lo

17Fig. 39ANGLE OF BELT SANDERDISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWERSOURCE.1. The belt sander can be tilted from 0 degrees to thetable up to 90 degrees to the t

18FENCEDISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWERSOURCE.1. Loosen fence knobs (A) and (B) Fig. 45.2. Move fence to desired position and tighten knobs (A)and (B) Fi

19OPERATIONSFig. 47Fig. 48The Oscillating Edge Sander can be used to performmany different sanding operations. The followingexamples will show some of

2Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, thereare certain hazards involved with

20Fig. 535. Fig. 53 shows the spindle sander being used in thevertical position. It is advisable to raise or lower the tableperiodically to prevent sp

21MAINTENANCEDISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWERSOURCE.1. Make sure that the belt sander is in the horizontalposition as shown in Fig. 55.Fig. 56Fig. 57Fig.

22REMOVING THE DRUMDISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWERSOURCE.1. Open the belt sander guards and remove the sandingbelt.2. Remove nut (A) and washer from the

23Printed in U.S.A.Two Year Limited WarrantyDelta will repair or replace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machin

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12. USE THE RIGHT MACHINE. Don’t force a machineor an attachment to do a job for which it was notdesigned. Damage to the machine and/or injury mayresu

4A 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 ti

5Use proper extension cords. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wireextension cord which has a 3-prong grounding type plug

61. Open door (A) Fig. 1, on front of machine, by slidinglatch lock (B) back, and pulling out on door.Fig. 1AB2. Remove the two screws (C) Fig. 2, and

7OSCILLATING EDGE SANDER PARTSFig. 5123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930311. Fence2. Table Assembly3. Cover4. Miter Gage5. Back Stop6.

8ASSEMBLYFOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTILTHE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE

9Fig. 10Fig. 116. Slowly release the belt tension lever handle (G) Fig.10, by grasping the lever handle (G) and pushing it inuntil it stops.7. Raise t