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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 10" Band Saw (Model 28-195) P ART NO. 902127 (0112) Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 23 T o learn more about DEL T A MACHINER Y visit our website at: www .deltamachinery .com. For Parts, Service, W arranty or other Assistance, please call 1-800-223-7278 ( In Canada call 1-800-463-3582).[...]
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2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W oodworking can be dangerous if safe and pr oper operating procedur es ar e not followed. As with all machinery , ther e are certain hazar ds involved with the operation of the pr oduct. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury . However , if normal safety precaut[...]
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3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BAND SA WS WARNING : F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJUR Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . Refer to them often and use them to instruct others . 1. DO NOT OPERA TE THIS MACHINE UNTIL it is assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. OBT AIN ADVICE fr om your supervisor, inst[...]
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4 POWER CONNECTIONS A separate electrical circuit should be used for your machines. This cir cuit should not be less than #12 wir e and should be protected with a 20 Amp time lag fuse. If an extension cor d is used, use only 3-wir e extension cords which have 3- prong gr ounding type plugs and matching r eceptacle which will accept the machine’ s[...]
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Use proper extension cor ds. Make sur e your extension cord is in good condition and is a 3-wir e extension cor d which has a 3-prong gr ounding type plug and matching r eceptacle which will accept the machine’ s plug. When using an extension cord, be sur e to use one heavy enough to carry the curr ent of the machine. An undersized cord will caus[...]
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6 Fig. 2 For Fig. 2 1 - Band Saw 2 - T able 3 - Miter Gage 4 - T able Insert For mounting machine to stand 5 - M8 x 35mm hex head bolts (4) 6 - M8 flat washers (8) 7 - M8 hex nuts (4) For mounting table to trunnions 8 - M6 x 16mm hex head bolts (4) 9 - M6 flat washers (4) For mounting lamp to machine 10 - M6 x 12mm sheet metal scr ew (2) 11. - M6 l[...]
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7 Fig. 3 For Fig. 3 1 - Stand legs (4) 2 - Upper braces for stand (2), 10-3/4" 3 - Upper braces for stand (2), 13-9/16" 4 - Lower braces for stand (2), 15-3/4 " 5 - Lower braces for stand (2), 18-5/16" 6 - Feet (4), 7 - M8 x 20mm carriage bolts (32) 8 - 3/8 flat washers (32) 9 - M8 hex nuts (32) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9[...]
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8 ASSEMBLING ST AND AND FEET 1. Assemble the stand, as shown in Fig. 4, using the 32 M8x20mm Carriage head screws, 3/8" flat washers and M8 hex nuts supplied. The two 10-3/4 long upper braces (A); 13-9/16 long upper braces (B); 15-3/4 long lower braces (C); and 18-5/16 long lower braces (D) should be fastened to the four legs (E). Insert the c[...]
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9 ASSEMBLING T ABLE TO MACHINE 1. Slide table (A) Fig. 7, into position on band saw trunnions, as shown. Fig. 7 2. Line up the four threaded holes in bottom of table with four holes in table trunnions (B) Fig. 8, and fasten the table to the trunnions using the four M6 x 16mm hex head bolts (C) and M6 flat washers (A), three of which are shown. ASSE[...]
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10 ASSEMBLING T ABLE ALIGNMENT SCREW Insert M6 x 30mm button head bolt (A) Fig. 11, down through hole in table, as shown, and place a M6 flat washer (C) onto bolt from underneath table and fasten in place with an M6 wing nut (B). ASSEMBLING LAMP TO MACHINE 1. Assemble the lamp bracket (A) Fig. 12, to the two holes located on the back top cover of t[...]
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11 ST AR TING AND STOPPING SA W The switch (A) Fig. 17, is located on the fr ont side of the band saw . T o turn the saw “ON” move the switch (A) to the up position.T o tur n the saw “OFF” move the switch (A) to the down position. Fig. 17 Fig. 18 Fig. 19 OPERA TING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORT ANT[...]
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12 TRACKING THE BLADE For accurate work and maximum blade life, it is important that the blade (A) Fig. 20, be centered on the upper band saw wheel. When this adjustment is properly made, the blade will “track” – that is, it will run steady in the same line. T o “track” the blade, proceed as follows: 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURC[...]
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13 Fig. 22 Fig. 23 Fig. 24 ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPOR T BEARING The blade guides must be properly adjusted to pr event the blade fr om twisting during operation. The upper blade guides and blade support bearings should be adjusted only after the blade is tensioned and tracking properly . T o adjust, proceed as follows: 1. DISCONN[...]
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14 ADJUSTING LOWER BLADE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPOR T BEARING The lower blade guides and blade support bearing should be adjusted at the same time as the upper guides and support bearing as follows: 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE . Fig. 26 Fig. 25 2. Loosen the two screws (A) Fig. 25, and move the guides (B) as close as possible to the sides [...]
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15 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 Fig. 29 Fig. 30 TIL TING THE T ABLE The table can be tilted 48 degrees to the right and approximately 3 degr ees to the left. T o tilt the table, loosen lock handle (A) Fig. 27, tilt the table to the desired angle and tighten lock handle (A). NOTE: The table lock handle (A) can be repositioned by pulling out on the handle and rep[...]
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Fig. 31 Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Fig. 34 ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBL Y The upper blade guide assembly (A) Fig. 31, should always be set about 1/8 above or as close as possible to the top surface of the workpiece being cut. Loosen lock knob (B) and rotate adjusting knob (C) to position the guide assembly (A) at the desired height. Then tighten lock k[...]
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17 Fig. 35 Fig. 36 Fig. 37 Fig. 38 MINIMUM CUTTING RADIUS T ur ning radius may vary depending on the type of blade and amount of set. Each blade, however , depending on its width, can cut continuously without backtracking any curve having a radius as much or more than the specified minimum turning radius of the blade, as shown in the chart (A) Fig.[...]
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18 Fig. 39 Fig. 40 Fig. 41 Fig. 42 WRENCH STORAGE The hex wrench (A) supplied with your band saw can be stored inside the wheel cover , as shown in Fig. 39. DUST CHUTE A dust chute (A) Fig. 40, is provided which enables you to connect your band saw to a standard shop vacuum or dust collector . The opening of the dust chute is 2-1/4" I.D. MITER[...]
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19 Fig. 43 An ideal accessory for use with your band saw is the 28-196 Rip Fence, shown in Fig. 43. It can be moved along the table surface by loosening lock lever (A), moving the fence (B) to the desired location and tightening lock lever (A). ACCESSOR Y 28-196 RIP FENCE OPERA TING THE BAND SAW Before starting the machine, see that all adjustments[...]
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20 T wo Y ear Limited W arranty Delta will repair or r eplace, at its expense and at its option, any Delta machine, machine part, or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective in workmanship or material, pr ovided that the customer returns the product prepaid to a Delta factory service center or authorized service station with[...]
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