Delta SA150 manual

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1" Belt / 5" Disc Sander (Model SA150) P ART NO. 905593 - 05-31-02 Copyright © 2002 Delta Machinery ESP AÑOL: PÁGINA 13 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 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 FROM YOUR SUPERVISO[...]

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    4 Fig. A Fig. B GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENT CARR YING PRONGS GROUNDING BLADE IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES GROUNDED OUTLET BOX GROUNDING MEANS ADAPTER 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[...]

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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 receptacle which will accept the machine’ s plug. When using an extension cord, be sur e to use one heavy enough to carry the current of the machine. An undersized cord will cause [...]

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    6 BEL T SANDER T ABLE 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Locate the M8x1.25x30mm hex head screw (A) Fig. 2, M8.4 flat washer (B), and table locking handle assembly (C), (D), (E) and (F). NOTE: The table locking assembly (C, D, E, and F) is shipped assembled. For ease in assembling table to sander , remove scr ew (F), spring (E), and handle[...]

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    7 ABRASIVE TO SANDING DISC 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Remove one-half of the abrasive backing (A) Fig. 7, to expose the adhesive. 3. Attach the lower section of the abrasive to the sanding disc (B), making sure that the abrasive edges fit the sanding disc edges exactly . 4. Remove the other half of the abrasive backing. 5. Attach t[...]

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    8 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Fig. 17 OPERA TING CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS ST AR TING AND STOPPING SANDER The switch (A) Fig. 15 is located on the top of the switch box. T o start the sander , move the switch forward to the “ON” position. T o stop the sander , move the switch back to the “OFF” position. LOCKING SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION IMPORT AN[...]

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    9 Fig. 22 Fig. 21 Fig. 20 Fig. 19 The disc table (C) can be tilted down 45 degrees (Fig. 21), by loosening the two wing nuts (one of which is shown at (B) Fig. 21). Tilt the table to the desired angle and tighten the two wing nuts. NOTE : The power take-off location is shown at (D) Fig. 21, and can be used with the table in the tilted down position[...]

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    10 Fig. 26 Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Fig. 25 CHANGING ABRASIVE BEL T 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE. 2. Remove lock knob (A) Fig. 23, and remove side cover (B). 3. Depress tracking knob (C) Fig. 24, to r elease belt tension and remove belt (D) fr om the thr ee wheels (E), as shown. 4. Install new belt and replace side cover . Check belt tracking by [...]

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    11 Fig. 27 Fig. 28 MITER GAGE A miter gauge (A) Fig. 27, is supplied with your sander and can be used on the disc table. The miter gauge head (A) can be set up to 45 degrees right or left by loosening lock knob (B), moving miter gauge head to the desired angle and tightening lock knob (B). DUST CHUTES T wo dust chutes are supplied with your belt an[...]

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    12 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[...]