Delta 28-150 Instruction Manual

1INSTRUCTION MANUAL9" Bench Band Saw(Model 28-150)PART NO. 900070-0010Copyright © 2000 Delta MachineryESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 25To learn more about DELTA

10OPERATING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTSFig. 20Fig. 21Fig. 22Fig. 23STARTING ANDSTOPPING SAWThe switch (A) Fig. 20, is located on the front side of theban

11Fig. 24ADJUSTINGBLADE TENSIONBlades of 1/8", 1/4", and 3/8" wide by 59-1/2" in lengthare available for use with your band saw. N

12ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDES ANDBLADE SUPPORT BEARINGIMPORTANT: BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BLADE GUIDES MUST BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED TO PREVENTTHE BLADE

13ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES ANDBLADE SUPPORT BEARINGThe lower blade guides and blade support bearing should be adjusted at the same time as the upp

14Fig. 31Fig. 33TILTING THE TABLE1. The table can be tilted 45 degrees to the right. To tiltthe table, loosen lock handle (A) Fig. 31, and turn knob(B

15Fig. 35Fig. 34AADJUSTING BELT TENSIONIf the drive belt on your band saw needs adjustment,proceed as follows:1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM THE POWERSOURCE.2

16Fig. 37Fig. 38Fig. 39Fig. 41Fig. 40WRENCH STORAGEThe 3mm and 4mm adjustment wrenches (A) suppliedwith your band saw can be conveniently stored insid

17Fig. 42Fig. 43ACCESSORY RIP FENCE OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTSDUST CHUTEA built-in dust chute (A) Fig. 43, on your bench band sawis equipped with a 1-1

18CUTTING CURVESWhen cutting curves, turn the stock carefully so that the blade follows without twisting. If a curve is so abrupt thatit is necessary

19Fig. 46Fig. 46 illustrates a typical bevel cutting operation using a miter gage.Fig. 47Fig. 47 illustrates a typical resawing application using the

22SAFETY RULESWoodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, thereare certain hazards i

20TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEIn spite of how well a band saw is maintained, problems can occur. The following troubleshootingguide will help you solve the m

21Trouble: BLADE WILL NOT TRACK.Probable CauseRemedy1. Blade too loose 1. Adjust tension2. Upper wheel not properly adjusted. 2. Adjust upper wheel.3.

22BAND SAW BLADESA 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

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS3ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SAWS1. DO NOT OPERATE YOUR BAND SAW UNTIL it iscompletely assembled and installed according t

4Your new band saw is shipped complete in one container. Carefully unpack the saw and all looseitems from the shipping container. Figs. 2 and 3 illust

5ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSFig. 4ASSEMBLING TABLETO MACHINE1. Locate table locking lever (shown disassembled)Fig. 4, flat washer (B) and 4mm wrench (C).2.

6Fig. 9Fig. 10Fig. 11Fig. 125. Locate pinion knob (N) Fig. 9, spring (O), and specialscrew (P).6. Position pinion knob (N) Fig. 10, onto the back ofsa

71. Assemble the lamp bracket (A) Fig. 13, to the twoholes located on the back top cover of the machineusing the two M6 x 12mm screws and 1/4" lo

8Fig. 16FASTENING BAND SAWTO SUPPORTING SURFACEIf during operation there is any tendency for the machineto tip over, slide, or “walk” on the supportin

9Fig. 18Fig. 19GROUNDED OUTLET BOXCURRENTCARRYINGPRONGSGROUNDING BLADEIS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADESGROUNDED OUTLET BOXGROUNDING MEANSADAPTERGROUNDING INS