Delta 31-695 manual

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6" Belt / 9" Disc Sander (Model 31-695) P ART NO. 902122 (0112) Copyright © 2001 Delta Machinery ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 21 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 BEL T / DISC SANDERS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them often and use them to instruct others. WARNING: F AILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJUR Y . 1. DO NOT operate your machine until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. 2. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly[...]

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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 UNP ACKING Y our new Belt/Disc Sander and Stand is shipped complete in one container . Carefully unpack the sander , stand, and all loose items from the shipping container . Fig. 2, illustrates the sander and its component parts. Fig. 3, illustrates the component parts of the stand. A T wo Upper Front and Rear Braces - 11-1/2" long B T wo Lo[...]

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    7 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY , DO NOT CONNECT THE SANDER TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETEL Y ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND UNDERST AND THE ENTIRE OWNERS MANUAL. ASSEMBLING ST AND IMPORT ANT : ANY LETTER DESIGNA TIONS THA T MA Y BE ST AMPED ON THE BRACES OF THE ST AND ARE FOR PRODUCTION PURPOSES ONL Y AND ARE N[...]

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    8 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 11 Fig. 12 ASSEMBLING BEL T AND PULLEY GUARD Assemble belt and pulley guard (A) Fig. 8, to the machine using two M6 x 55mm hex socket head screws (B), M6.4 lockwashers and M6.4 flat washers as shown. NOTE: Make certain plug (C) is installed into guard. ASSEMBLING SANDING DISC PLA TE 1. Slide sanding disc plate (A) Fig. 9, onto [...]

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    9 Fig. 13 ASSEMBLING LOWER COVER FOR SANDING DISC Assemble lower cover (A) Fig. 13, to belt and pulley guard (B) using thr ee M4.2 x 13mm pan head scr ews (C). NOTE: MAKE SURE SANDING DISC DOES NOT CON- T ACT COVER. IF CONT ACT IS MADE, THE SANDING DISC MUST BE REPOSITIONED ON THE DISC PLA TE. Fig. 14 Fig. 15 ASSEMBLING DISC SANDER T ABLE 1. Insert[...]

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    10 Fig. 20 LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORT ANT : When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use. This can be done by grasping the switch toggle (B) and pulling it out of the switch, as shown in Fig. 20. With the switch toggle (B) removed, the switch will not operate.[...]

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    11 Fig. 24 Fig. 25 Fig. 26 ADJUSTING SANDING ARM STOP A positive stop is provided to position the sanding arm level with the workbench when the arm is in the horizontal position. 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE . 2. Place the sanding arm as far as possible in the hori- zontal position. 3. Place a level (A) on the sanding belt and check to s[...]

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    12 ADJUSTING T ABLE SQUARE WITH SANDING DISC 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE . 2. Using a combination square (C) Fig. 28, place one end of the square on the table with the other end against the sanding disc as shown in Fig. 28, and check to see if the table is 90 degrees to the disc. 3. If the table surface is not 90 degrees to the disc, lo[...]

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    13 Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Fig. 34 Fig. 35 ACCESSOR Y MITER GAGE An accessory miter gage is available for your machine and is used with the disc table. The miter gage body (A) Fig. 32, can be tilted right or left for angle or miter sanding by loosening lock knob (B), and rotating miter gage body to the desired angle. Tighten lock knob (B). DUST SPOUT A dus[...]

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    14 Fig. 36 Fig. 37 Fig. 38 Fig. 39 ADJUSTING DUST SHIELD If your sander is connected to a dust collection system, the sander is equipped with a manually operated dust shield (A) Fig. 36, which must be adjusted to suit the sanding operation. 1. If you are sanding with the disc, push in on dust shield (A) Fig. 36. 2. If you are sanding on the belt, p[...]

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    15 Fig. 40 Fig. 41 Fig. 42 Fig. 43 5. Slide new 6" x 48" sanding belt (F) Fig. 43, over both sanding drums (G), making sure the belt (F) will travel in the direction of the arr ow located on the inside of the belt. 6. Re-apply belt tension by sliding tension lever (E) Fig. 42, to the left. 7. Replace support bracket, backstop and upper sa[...]

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    16 REPLACING SANDING DISC When it becomes necessary to replace the sanding disc, pr oceed as follows: Fig. 44 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE . 2. Loosen screw (A) Fig. 44, and r emove table assem- bly (B). 3. Remove three screws (C) Fig. 45, and lower cover (D). 4. Peel off old disc (E) as shown in Fig. 46. 5. Make sure the disc plate (F) [...]

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    17 Fig. 49 SANDING INSIDE CURVES Inside curves can be sanded on the top sanding drum, as shown in Fig. 49. NOTE: Replace sanding drum guard after sanding operation is completed! Fig. 50 SANDING OUTSIDE CURVES Outside curves should be sanded on the sanding disc as shown in Fig. 50. W ARNING: AL WA YS SAND ON THE LEFT (DOWNWARD) SIDE OF THE SANDING D[...]

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    18 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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